Ronda is considered one of the cradles of modern bullfighting, which emerged in the 18th century…read more Territorial defense requirements led Felipe II in 1572 to establish the Real Maestranza de Caballería de Ronda (Royal Riding School) where people could learn how to handle horses. With this in mind, this institution prepared a venue in the city of equestrian exercises that included games involving skill with bulls, which as had been traditional in Spain since the Middle Ages. We went inside the museum gift store and they had great quality souvenirs in here. The prices were not bad for a tourist spot. Inside the Plaza de Toros de Ronda you can visit the Bullfighting Museum, the Royal Saddlery of the Casa de Orleans and a Collection of antique firearms.

Major site in Ronda, I had to stop by and check out the plaza and the museum. If you visit Spain,…read moreit's interesting to visit a bullfighting ring. As an avid Hemingway reader, this was a must for me. Centrally located (in Plaza de Toros), opened daily, fascinating old bull ring. Pedro Romero had fights here (love the old bullfight poster), the construction was finished at the end of 18th century, Orson Welles loved the place (he was buried in the area), another reason for me to visit this historic site. Beautiful architecture, wonderful site. My only regret? I wish I had more time spend here!

I don't know why this museum wasn't packed like everything else in Ronda, but we were glad because…read moreit gave us plenty of time to view all the different quirky collections uninterrupted. The collections were visually beautiful as well as interesting. The Inquisition and Witchcraft exhibit section was unnerving, but we enjoyed the museum very much as a whole. We even got to meet the owner! A must see in Ronda

Eclectic, strange museum with a bit of everything. Many rooms with different exhibits in each…read more Downstairs in a torture exhibit that is very troubling & not for kids. Good to visit if you are looking for something completely different & out of place in the beautiful town of Ronda.

The Picasso Museum in Málaga was totally worth the visit. I really enjoyed learning about Picasso's…read moreentire life, from his childhood and marriages to the inspirations behind his art. It was very interesting to see how his style evolved through different periods of his career. Buying tickets online is definitely the best option to avoid the long lines. The museum is quite popular, so even with tickets, you should expect a bit of a wait.

Solid collection of Picasso's sketches, paintings, sculptures, and studies (miniatures to prepare…read morefor larger pieces). Malaga was the place of Picasso's birth and childhood. His house museum is also a 5 minute walk from here. The collection is divided into 12 rooms that pretty much chronologically display his works. From his more realistic works to the more abstract and surreal works, the storytelling aspect of this museum was nice, especially in detailing how his work changed during the Spanish Civil War and World Wars. I scanned the QR code for the mobile audioguide which was nice to learn more about certain works. Took about 1.5 hours listening to almost all audio clips. I came during the winter holiday season, so booking in advance is definitely easier. The museum also features works from other artists like Dali.

This is my 1000th Yelp review -- which is suitable because this cave tour was *really cool*! It was…read moreso worth the 10 Euros per person. Really fascinating prehistoric cave drawings and stunning cave formations -- stalactites and stalagmites. We called ahead the day before to reserve a spot for a particular time. The tour lasted 1 hour. Wear good shoes because you have to climb some steps and descend some slippery steps. Don't do this tour in flip flops or heels. Probably not good for toddlers or the frail elderly because of the terrain. The tour guide speaks English and Spanish, and for our group he gave the tour in English because that's the language almost everyone spoke (a couple of Germans but he doesn't speak German).

About thirty thousand years ago, modern man began to paint in Europe. In caves such as Chauvet,…read moreAltamira, and Cueva de las Piletas pictographs from that time period can be seen (though not necessarily by the public). Granted, the number of 30,000 year old pictographs in this cave is limited, but the younger art--12,000-25,000 years old--makes this one of the more significant Paleolithic art sites in the world. Another thing that makes this cave unique is that you can tour it for a paltry sum under the guidance of one of the descendants of the discoverer of the cave, Sr. Bullon. It is truly an authentic experience, with the only improvements being stairs cut into the bedrock of the cave. Lighting is only what is carried in (recommend you bring your own, as the electric lanterns do little other than prevent tripping). The cave contains a good assortment of formations, including flowstone draperies, wedding cakes, and the like. A "living" cave (water still depositing formation), you are rightly asked not to touch anything--no surprise given that this is called the Cave of the Pools after all. The tours are irregularly timed, the best bet is to arrive by 10am. The steep climb to the entrance is test enough of the physical requirements, but be forewarned that the cave is fairly slippery, as caves are wont to be. Caver approved.

Looked at various brochures for attractions in the Ronda area, and found a "wine interpretation…read morecenter. This establishment is an outlet for wines being grown about 20 minutes out of Ronda. For 4 Euros, you get a couple of shot glasses and a self guided tour of the building. At first, we thought you only get two shots of wine, but no - you get to walk through the building glasses unlimited times and taste all the wines coming from various taps in the wall, and barrels lined up in other rooms. What a great deal! When you have had your fill, there is a gated wine cellar downstairs and a museum about the winery on the second floor. Definitely a must visit if in the Ronda area.

You pay 5 euros, you only get 3 small tastes, you are told that there is red and white wine. there…read moreis really only 2 bad red wines and the rest are awful white wine. When I arrived the employee was yelling at a client for eating the cheap synthetic food that is served to you. all wines are terrible. I do not know what they are doing but this stuff doesn't taste right and after tasting some I felt ill, my stomach blew up. The employee had no clue of any customer service and when approached about the wine, she responded " it's not my problem". The entire experience should be avoided. It could be a good place if they served quality wine, but do not wast your time. Better to go to a bar or restaurant and enjoy some wine.

Interesting and quirky. Lots of very weird art…read more You should visit. €zero on Sunday afternoon

Originally, I wasn't going to visit Pompidou, but it was Sunday and the lesser known museums that…read moreI'd planned on visiting were closed and Pompidou was nearby as with most of the museums. At the time of my visit, there was a choice of the permanent exhibit (7€, seniors 65+ 4€) and for an added fee you could view the temporary exhibit; just the permanent please. With admission, you get an easy-to-use audio guide to explain many, but not all the works that have the theme of time. Otherwise, most of the exhibits have cards that explain the art. For example, one section was about leisure time, another was about the aged which was thought provoking (elderly are less productive, more isolated). In general, the exhibits had a message (ie. breaking gender boundaries or how leisure time provided rest or promoted creativity) that required me to slow down and think about how time applies to me. Thinking the Pompidou had paintings from Picasso and Miró, I was surprised to find only one sculpture from Picasso, two paintings by Miró, and one painting by Matisse. While there was an exhibit where ground spices were hanging from pantyhose-like material and the audio guide said it invites you to smell the spices, I discovered the "invite" was rhetorical when security told me I was too close to the exhibit.

Just checked out this little museum today and found it quite the hidden treat. We wanted to duck…read moreout of the heat for a bit, and I read reviews on other sites saying the museum is great. Having no specific interest in glass or crystal, I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was really fun. It is basically an old beautiful house that the owner turned into a gallery to house his impressive collections of glass, art, and furniture. He gave us a personal tour of the place himself. He was so delightful and nice, plus hearing his stories of how he acquired some pieces was fascinating. It does not take long, probably about 30 minutes, to go through the place. There is also some glass jewelry for sale in the lobby that would make a unique gift. Worth the four euro admission! Check it out if you have the chance.

Puente Viejo is a bridge as you'd have guessed, the oldest one built in Ronda in 1616. Easy to…read moreremember. It's very easy to find, like everything else in Ronda, just grab a map - a self guided walking tour and follow the main drag. Everything is close by, within walking distance. The bridge is old, beautiful, take a break for a while to take all the details in and the amazing views all around! Roman bridge with some Moorish influences, a great example of Andalusian architecture. Pedestrian only, a wonderful sight!

The Puente Viejo (old bridge) in Ronda, was built on remains of an older bridge. According to…read moreSpanish touring sites, this version of the bridge was built in the 16thC, however, Wikipedia claims it was built in 1616 (the year of Shakespeare's death). I would tend to go with the Spanish info, dating it to the 1500s. The more famous Puente Nuevo (new bridge) is a "young" 200+ years old. While Puente Nuevo allows vehicular traffic, Puente Viejo is a pedestrian-only bridge. It is accessible from lower points in town, down the hill from the Palacio del Rey Moro, on the old side of the city, and near Iglesia de Padre Jesús on the new side. This bridge has great views, but, IMO, not as dramatic as those from Puente Nuevo. Puente Viejo is in Carlos Saura's film version of Carmen (1983). Los Caños bar, nearby, shows photo stills from the movie. * * * TIP * * * Near the old bridge, there is an entrance to walk the INTERIOR of the city walls, to see these old ramparts from the inside. Ask for more info from your hotel, because this is not of widespread tourist knowledge.