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==Understand==
Ronda was first settled by the early Celts, and later inhabited by Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans. The Moors left an indelible imprint in the city, which only fell to the Christian reconquista in 1485. In more
Ronda is divided into three neighbourhoods: the more modern ''Mercadillo'', with the bus and train stations and other services; ''La Ciudad'', the old Moorish quarter which has been largely preserved; and the ''Barrio de San Francisco''. The town makes a good base for outdoor pursuits, including hiking, canoeing and river kayaking, and mountain biking.
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==Get in==
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===By train
* {{go
| name=Ronda Railway Station | alt= | url=http://www.adif.es/en_US/infraestructuras/estaciones/55007/informacion_000067.shtml | email=
| address=Avenida de la Victoria, 31 | lat=36.7484 | long=-5.16199 | directions=approx 900 m NE from the centre
| phone=+34 902 432 343 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Ronda dworzec.jpg
| hours=M-F 07:00-22:00, Sa Su and holidays 07:00-21:00 | price=
| content=There are direct connections by train with [[Algeciras]], [[Malaga]], [[Antequera]], [[Granada]], [[Cordoba]] and [[Madrid]]. Timetables and ticket information are available [http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/ online].
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A taxi from the train station to the quarter of ''La Ciudad'' should cost about €7, or it takes about 20 minutes to reach it on foot.
===By bus===
* {{go
| name=Bus Station | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle Comandante Salvador Carrasco | lat=36.7468 | long=-5.16575 | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| image=Ronda Bus Station - Estacion de Autobuses - sign (14628440384).jpg
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2016-05-29
| content=Five companies offer service to Ronda. From [[Málaga]] the easiest access is by bus, with [http://samar.es/empresa/samar/losamarillos
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===By car===
From [[Marbella]] on the [[Costa del Sol]], the scenic road '''A-376''' leads through the mountains north. Plan on 1-1½ hours for the
For a scenic route from [[Seville]], head south on '''A-376''' to Utrera, and then take '''A-375''' to Puerta Serrana, and '''A-384/374''' further on to Ronda.
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From [[Jerez de la Frontera]], take '''A-382''' west to Arcos de la Frontera, continue on '''A-384''' past the exit to Puerta Serrana and Seville, and pick up '''A-374''' to Ronda.
Distances to
==Get around==
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* {{see
| name=Puente Nuevo | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=36.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Puente Nuevo | image=Puente Nuevo, Ronda.jpg | wikidata=Q2004707
| content=This large and incredible bridge over the Tajo gorge, finished in 1793, is Ronda's principal attraction. The bridge is 70 m long and 98 m high, equivalent to a 30-floor building, and connects the quarter of ''La Ciudad'' with the ''Mercadillo''. It was built following the collapse of an earlier bridge from 1735; this bridge had a single arch of 35m but collapsed six years after construction, killing 50 people. There are beautiful views from here of the Sierra de Grazalema to the west. A small museum is inside.
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* {{see
| name=Plaza de Toros | alt= | url=http://www.rmcr.org/es/english.html | [email protected]
| address=Calle Virgen de la Paz, 15 | lat=36.
| phone=+34 952 874 132 (tickets) | tollfree= | fax=+34 952 870 379
| hours=Nov-Feb 10:00-18:00, Mar 10:00-19:00, Apr-Sep 10:00-20:00, Oct 10:00-19:00; closed on bullfighting days in September | price=€6.50, €8 (with audioguide)
| wikipedia=Plaza de Toros de Ronda | image=Arena Ronda.JPG | wikidata=Q1546709
| content=The oldest and one of the most highly regarded of Spain's bull rings, built in 1785 in the neoclassical style. This is considered to be the cradle of modern Spanish bullfighting, where Pedro Romero (1754-1839) developed a new style of fighting bulls on foot (and not from horseback as had been done previously); he also was the first to begin using a red cloth. Romero retired after he had killed 5000 bulls and remained uninjured. His son and grandson carried on the tradition.}}
* {{see
| name=Parque Alameda | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=36.74339 | long=-5.16801 | directions=near the bull ring
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| image=Alameda del Tajo.jpg | wikidata=Q5662201
| content=A nice park with shady trees and ample walking space. You can see wonderful panoramas from the viewing platforms.
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* {{see
| name=Iglesia de Santa Maria la Mayor | alt=Church of Santa Maria la Mayor | url= | email=
| address= | lat=36.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-12:30, 14:00-19:00 | price=€4 (adults), €3 (seniors), €2 (children under 10/Ronda residents)
| image=Ronda Santa María la Mayor 05.jpg | wikidata=Q5911960
| content=This is most important church in Ronda, built after the reconquista on the site of town's former principal Moorish mosque, with construction lasting from 1485 until the end of the 17th century. The only features remaining from the mosque are the arch of the mirhab and a section of its wall covered with stucco, both hidden behind the retable of the main altar; additionally the former minaret was converted to the bell tower. This is a Gothic-style church that, inside, has elements of the Baroque and Rococo, as the church was partly rebuilt following the earthquake of 1580. The walnut and cedar choir seating dates from the Renaissance period. An unusual feature is a balcony on the front side of the church which faces the Ayuntamiento (city hall).
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* {{see
| name=Iglesia de Espíritu Santo | alt=Church of the Holy Spirit | url= | email=
| address= | lat=36.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-Sa 10:00-14:00 | price=€1 (adults and children over 10), free (children under 10)
| image=Ronda-Iglesia del Espiritu Santo, Puertas de Carlos V y de Almocabar.jpg | wikidata=Q5912781
| content=Construction of this church began in 1485 and was completed 20 years later. The church has a nave with three vaults, and from the outside has the appearance of a fortification.
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* {{see
| name=Palacio de Mondragón | alt=Museo Municipal | url=http://www.turismoderonda.es/en/heritage-and-culture/monuments/palace-of-mondragon | email=
| address=Plaza de Mondragón, 5 | lat=36.
| phone=+34 952 16 11 02 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 10:00-19:00, Sa Su 10:00-15:00 | price=€3
| image=Palacio de Mondragon - Plaza Mondragón, Ronda (14661139774).jpg | wikidata=Q6058120
| lastedit=2016-05-29
| content=A former Moorish palace with beautiful courtyards, a terrace, and a fantastic view. Today it houses a small museum dedicated to the history of the town.
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* {{see
| name=Puente Viejo | alt=Old Bridge | url= | email=
| address=Calle Molino de Alarcón | lat=36.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| wikipedia=Puente Viejo | image=Ronda-Espana0048.JPG | wikidata=Q2002728
| content=This small bridge was the means of crossing the Tajo before the completion of the newer, larger one.
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* {{see
| name=Arco de Felipe V | alt=Arch of Philip V | url= | email=
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| content=A beautiful arch, named for Phillip the Fifth.
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* {{see
| name=Baños Árabes | alt=Arab Baths | url= | email=
| address=Cuesta de Santo Domingo | lat=36.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 10:00-19:00, Sa Su 10:00-15:00 | price=€3, free on Mondays
| image=Arab baths.jpg | wikidata=Q3100116
| content=A 13th-century Moorish public bathhouse, considered to be one of the best-preserved in Spain. The vaulting is particularly noteworthy.
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* {{see
| name=Museo de Peinado | alt=Palacio de Moctezuma | url=http://www.
| address=Calle de San Juan Bosco, 78 | lat=36.
| phone=+34 952 87 15 85 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 10:00-17:00, Sa and holidays 10:00-15:00; closed 25 Dec, 1 Jan and 6 Jan | price=€4 (adults), €2 (seniors/students), free (children under 14); free on Tu afternoons
| wikidata=Q5557789
| lastedit=2016-05-29
| content=Joaquin Peinade was born in 1898 in Ronda and died in 1975 in Paris. Artistically he was a descendant of Cézanne and spiritual son of Picasso, and he is often described as the most elegant of the painters from the so-called 'Spanish School' of Paris. Paintings from the painter's career, which spanned from 1923-1974 are on display. The collection includes more than 190 pieces, including some lesser-known works from the painter's private collection. Particularly noteworthy paintings include ''Still Life with Pears'', ''Figure with Dove'', ''Fruit Basket'', and ''Female Nude''.
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* {{see
| name=Museo Lara | alt= | url=http://www.museolara.org/ | email=
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| phone=+34 952 87 12 63 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Lara Museum-03.JPG
| hours=Nov-May daily 11:00-19:00, Jun-Oct 11:00-20:00 | price=€4 (adults), €2 (students/seniors/Ronda residents)
| content=
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* {{see
| name=Museo Bandolero | alt=Museum of Bandits | url=http://www.museobandolero.com/ | email=
| address=Calle Armiñan, 65 | lat=36.
| phone=+34 952 87 77 85 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=Daily including holidays: autumn/winter 11:00-19:00, spring/summer 11:00-20:30 | price=€3.75 (adults), €2.80 (seniors/students/youth card)
| image=Museo del bandolero.jpg | wikidata=Q6034381
| content=The only museum in Spain devoted to the history of bandits (''bandoleros''), which were widespread throughout the region in the 19th century.
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* {{see
| name=Puerta de Almocábar | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=36.7346 | long=-5.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Free
| image=Ronda-Iglesia del Espiritu Santo, Puertas de Carlos V y de Almocabar.jpg | wikidata=Q6091748
| content=Ronda's primary Moorish gate separates La Ciudad from the Barrio de San Francisco. There are a couple sets of stairs leading to the top of the wall and to the watchtowers, which offer great views of the surrounding area.
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* {{see
| name=Casa del Gigante | alt=Giant's House | url= | email=
| address=Plaza del Gigante, 5 | lat=36.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| image=Ronda Casa del Gigante.jpg | wikidata=Q6406204
| content=So-named for the stone figure placed at the corner. The house dates from the 14 and 15th centuries, and has a number of Moorish architectural elements, including horseshoe arches, ornate stucco work, and decorative wooden ceilings. The building has been carefully restored and is open to the public.
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* {{see
| name=Palacio del Marqués de Salvatierra | alt=Palace of the Marquis of Salvatierra | url= | email=
| address=Calle Real, 2 | lat=36.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| image=Ronda-Palacio de los Marqueses de Salvatierra.jpg | wikidata=Q6058179
| content=A Renaissance mansion with an unusual façade of four Peruvian Indians. The building is still a private residence and is not open to the public, but can be viewed from the outside.
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* {{see
| name=Casa de San Juan Bosco | alt=Casa Don Bosco | url= | email=
| address=Calle Tenorio, 20 | lat=36.
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Entry fee
| image=Bench in the gardens of San Juan de Bosco.jpg | wikidata=Q5755024
| content=Built in the early 20th century and accessed via a tiled entryway, the house contains a large collection of regional ceramics as well as 19th-century tapestries. A landscaoed terrace provides wonderful views of the gorge and the Puente Nuevo.
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| content=Old winery and now a museum of wine, offering wine tastings and vineyard tours.
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* {{do
| name=La Casa Del Rey Moro | alt=Palace of the Moorish King | url=http://www.turismoderonda.es/en/heritage-and-culture/monuments/palace-of-the-arabian-king | email=
| address=Calle de Santo Domingo, 9 | lat=36.73983 | long=-5.16407 | directions=cross the famous bridge into La Cuidad, take the first proper street to the left
| phone=+34 952 18 72 00 | tollfree= | fax=
| image=Casa del Rey Moro2.jpg
| hours= | price=
| content=Pretty gardens and a castle
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* {{do
| name=Feria de Pedro Romero | alt=Festival of Pedro Romero | url= | email=
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| content=Celebrated with parades and bullfights.
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* {{do
| name=Hiking | alt= | url= | email=
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| content=There are a number of hiking trails around Ronda, including eight with trailheads beginning in Ronda
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* {{listing | type=do
| name=Sportmountain | alt= | url=https://sportmountain.es/actividades/barranquismo/barranco-tajo-ronda/ | [email protected]
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+34 664444855 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=EUR
| lastedit=2020-06-24
| content=Considered possibly one of the most picturesque and historically charged descents in Spain, a river that divides a city in two, with a 100-meter deep abyss.The descent of the river runs through the centre of Ronda.
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==Eat==
Avoid the restaurants in the tourist area during the day, as they are overpriced and often only full of other tourists! Look for smaller cafes and bars.
A quick breakfast usually consists of toast (''pan tostada'') and coffee (''cafe con leche'' – coffee with milk; be sure to add the pack of sugar always served with it for a real treat.) Look for bakeries (''pastelerias''), as Spain has some of the finest pastries around. ===Budget===
Any bar will be able to make you a sandwich (''bocadillo'') with your choice of ham, cheese, or tomato.
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* {{eat
| name=Pizzeria Diego | alt= | url= | email=
| address=C. Virgen del Carmen, 7 | lat=36.7468635 | long=-5.1625362 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Restaurante Pizzeria Baba-Taj Halal | alt= | url= | email=
| address=C. Madereros, 12 | lat=36.7460046 | long= -5.1610788 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Bodeguita El Coto | alt= | url= | email=
| address=C. Virgen de los Remedios, 20 | lat= 36.7417931 | long= -5.1649710| directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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| lastedit=2023-02-05
| content=Tapas bar
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* {{eat
| name=Restaurante La Casapuerta | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Carrera Espinel, 43b | lat=36.7436608 | long=-5.1638334 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Bodega San Francisco | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle Comandante Salvador Carrasco, s/n Esquina, Pje. del Cante, 1 | lat=36.7457884 | long= -5.1650672 | directions=
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* {{eat
| name=Restaurante Casa Romero | alt= | url= | email=
| address=C. Córdoba, 34 | lat=36.7496432 | long= -5.1592813 | directions=
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===Mid-range===
*{{eat
| name=Cafe Bar La Bodega
| address=Plaza Ruedo Alameda, 32 | lat=36.73402 | long=-5.16504 | directions=Barrio de San Francisco
| phone=+34 952 87 81 62 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-W F-Su 11:00-01:00 | price=
| lastedit=2023-02-05
| content=Good place for eating authentic Andalusian food, just outside the ancient walls of the old town.
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* {{eat
| name=Mesón El Sacristán | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Pl. Duquesa de Parcent, 14 | lat=36.7376219 | long=-5.1651973 | directions=
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| hours= | price=€20-30
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| address= | lat=36.73975 | long=-5.166 | directions=La Ciudad, in the Hotel Montelirio
| phone=+34 952 16 11 84, +34 952 87 38 55 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=There are several tables on a terrace with views of the Puente Nuevo.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hostal Ronda Sol | alt= | url=http://hostalrondasol.com/ | [email protected]
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| content=A family-run place; the mother of the family at least speaks fluent French as well as Spanish.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Andalucía | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-andalucia.net/ | [email protected]
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| phone=+34 952 87 54 50 | tollfree= | fax=+34 952 87 54 50
| checkin=13:00-21:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=€22+/singles, €30+/doubles, €4 for breakfast
| content=Free
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Morales | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Calle Sevilla, 51 | lat=36.74504 | long=-5.16631 | directions=Mercadillo
| phone=+34 952 87 15 38 | tollfree= | fax=+34 952 16 13 09
| price=€35+ | checkin=13:00-20:00 | checkout=08:00-12:00
| content=Free
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===Mid-range===
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| name=Hotel Acinipo | alt= | url=http://www.hotelaciniporonda.com/en/hotel-ronda/main {{dead link|December 2020}} | [email protected]
| address=Paseo Blas Infante | lat=36.74166 | long=-5.16692 | directions=near the bullring in the Mercadillo
| phone=+34 952 16 10 02 | tollfree= | fax=+34 952 16 10 02
| price=€50+/doubles | checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00
| content=Has an onsite restaurant and non-smoking rooms. Free
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Catalonia Reina Victoria | alt= | url=http://www.hoteles-catalonia.com/en/our_hotels/europa/spain/andalucia/ronda/hotel_catalonia_reina_victoria/index.jsp | [email protected]
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| content=A large hotel on the edge of the cliff, with great views. Free wi-fi, gym, pool, breakfast, restaurant on-site.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Enfrente Arte Ronda | alt= | url=http://www.enfrentearte.com | [email protected]
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| content=This hotel is almost entirely designed with recycled materials. Free wi-fi.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Maestranza | alt= | url=http://www.hotelmaestranzaronda.com/en/index.html | [email protected]
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| content=Has onsite restaurant/bar, free wi-fi.
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Ronda | alt= | url=http://
| address=Calle Ruedo Doña Elvira, 12 | lat=36.73962 | long=-5.16446 | directions=La Ciudad
| phone=+34 952 87 22 32 | tollfree= | fax=+34 34 952 87 76 18
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€60+/doubles
| content=Formerly a family home, this has been remodeled into a tasteful and quiet five-room hotel
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* {{sleep
| name=Hotel El Tajo | alt= | url=http://www.hoteleltajo.com/en/ | [email protected]
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| phone=+34 952 87 40 40 | tollfree= | fax=+34 952 87 50 99
| price=€35+/singles, €50+/doubles; breakfast included | checkin= | checkout=
| content=Has on-site restaurant and bar, free
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===Splurge===
* {{sleep
| name=Hotel Molino del Arco | alt= | url=http://www.hotelmolinodelarco.com/en
| address=artido de los Frontones | lat=36.78048 | long=-5.17569 | directions=10km north of Ronda
| phone=+34 952 11 40 17 | tollfree= | fax=
| content=Has onsite restaurant/bar, swimming pool, rents bicycles.
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*{{sleep
| name=Hotel Montelirio | url=http://www.hotelmontelirio.com/en/ | [email protected]
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| content=In the old town with a view of the Puente Nuevo from most of the rooms.
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* {{sleep
| name=Parador de Ronda | alt= | url=http://www.parador.es/en/paradores/parador-de-ronda | [email protected]
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| phone=+34 952 87 75 00 | tollfree= | fax=+34 952 87 81 88 | image=RondaParadorPool1999.jpg
| price=€120+ | checkin= | checkout=
| content=In a location with direct views over the gorge and the Puente Nuevo. Has swimming pool and onsite restaurant. Free
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* {{sleep
| name=Finca Parchite | alt= | url=http://www.fincaparchite.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | [email protected]
| address=Crta. Campillos, km 32.5 | lat=36.81543 | long=-5.10634 | directions=
| phone=+34 610 28 72 42 | tollfree= | fax=
| price= | checkin= | checkout=
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Ronda is a district hub for the bus services to other ''pueblo blanco'' towns and villages such as [[Montejaque]], [[Benaojan]] and [[Zahara la Sierra]]. Most of these villages have at least one weekday service, while others have up to three services a day.
* {{listing|type=vicinity
| name=Cueva de Pileta | alt=Cave of the Pool | url=http://www.cuevadelapileta.org/textos_archivos/situacion-2.htm#visit | email=
| address= | lat=36.691 | long=-5.27 | directions=Benaojan,
| phone=+34 952 16 73 43 | tollfree= | fax= | image=Pileta interior.jpg
| hours=Oct-Mar: daily 10:00-13:00, 16:00-17:00; Apr-Sep: daily 10:00-13:00, 16:00-18:00 | price=€8
| content=This cave, discovered in 1905, has a number of cave paintings dating from the Neolithic period. Tours are available upon arrival, and last about one hour. Warm dress and sturdy shoes are recommended; no cameras or cell phones permitted.
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* {{listing|type=vicinity
| name=Acinipo | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat=36.8318 | long=-5.24044 | directions=20km N of Ronda: take Hwy A-376, then MA-449
| phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Teatroacinipo.JPG
| hours=
| content=The remains of a Roman city, destroyed in 429 CE by the Vandals. The site includes the remains of a Roman theatre as well as Roman baths.
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