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Holidays in Ronda

A white town split by a deep gorge and joined by a towering stone bridge. Here's what Ronda is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.

BEST FOR🏛️ Culture & history, 🥾 Nature & hiking, 🚗 Road trip
NIGHTS AWAY2 to 3
BUDGET££
BEST MONTHSApr–May, Sep–Oct
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Ronda at a glance

FLIGHT FROM LONDON
ABOUT 3 HRS
TIME DIFFERENCE
1 HR AHEAD OF THE UK
CURRENCY
EURO (€)
ENTRY
NO VISA FOR SHORT STAYS
PLUGS
TYPE C / F · 230V

The EU is bringing in new entry checks, so check the rules on GOV.UK before you book.

When to go

  1. JANCool, quieter
  2. FEBCool, quieter
  3. MARMild, a good time to go
  4. APRSpring flowers, best time to go
  5. MAYWarm, best time to go
  6. JUNHot, a good time to go
  7. JULVery hot, a good time to go
  8. AUGVery hot, a good time to go
  9. SEPWarm, best time to go
  10. OCTMild, best time to go
  11. NOVCool, a good time to go
  12. DECCold nights, quieter

April, May, September and October are warm and good for walking. July and August are very hot in the day, though cooler than Seville or Córdoba. Winter days can be sunny, but nights are cold up in the mountains.

Things to do with the family

FREE

Puente Nuevo

The famous bridge over the El Tajo gorge. Walk down the paths below it for the best view.

TICKETED

Casa del Rey Moro

Gardens and a long stairway cut through the rock down to the river. Lots of steps back up.

TICKETED

Arab Baths

Well-kept Moorish bathhouses in the old town, with a short film explaining how they worked.

FREE

Alameda del Tajo

A shady park with a balcony on the cliff edge and a playground.

TICKETED

Caminito del Rey

A spectacular cliff walkway about an hour away. Children must be at least eight.

FREE

Setenil de las Bodegas

A white village where houses are built right under the overhanging rock.

Ronda: common questions

Is Ronda good for a family holiday?

Yes, for a short stay or as part of a road trip. The bridge and gorge wow children, and the old town is easy to walk. Keep a close eye on little ones near the viewpoints.

How many nights do you need?

Two or three nights covers the town, the gorge and a day out to the Caminito del Rey or the white villages.

How do you get there from the UK?

Fly to Málaga, then drive about an hour and three quarters into the mountains, or take a bus. Spain is in the EU, so British passport holders can visit for up to 90 days in any 180 without a visa. New EU entry checks are being brought in, so check GOV.UK before you travel.

Is Ronda a good base for the white villages?

Yes. Villages like Setenil, Grazalema and Zahara de la Sierra are all within an easy drive, so hiring a car is worth it.

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