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The seven rooms Lodge is a luxury guest-house, bookable as a private residence from five rooms onwards fully serviced & catered or as a self-catering holiday villa. If you are coming with your family, friends, company or invite them all to your wedding or anniversary: we make sure that your every wish is fulfilled in a professional yet familiar and unobtrusive way.

Ronda's bullring, due to its history and architecture, to its character and beauty, is recognized as one of the oldest of Spain, and also as one the most monumental existing bullrings. Not by chance, Ronda is considered as one of the modern bullfighting's art bornplaces. This art was born in the 18th century , in a city where the Cavalry was alive and very popular, due to the existance of one corporation, whose main activity was to avoid the disappearance of the equestrian art. The defense needs of the territory aimed king Philip II to found at 1572 the Real Maestranza de Caballería de Ronda (Royal Cavalry Order of Ronda), for the maintainance at a good shape the use of horses. In order to achieve this royal need, this Organization reserved one city space in for equestrian exercices, and, among them, as traditional in Spain, were the games of hability against bulls.

The New Bridge is, together with the bullring of the Royal Cavalry Order of Ronda, symbol and soul of the city. There were two great ideas in order to built this bridge. The first of them was thought in 1735, being king Philip V, consisting of a 35 metres diameter arch, and whose works finished only 8 months later. Unfortunately, this bridge did not work, because it collapsed, bringing to death more or less to 50 people. Few years later the building of a new bridge was begun, in 1751, and it was finished in 1793, at the same time of the celebration of the Royal May Fair of Ronda. The building took more than 40 years, being the executive chief the architect José Martín de Aldehuela, born in the Teruel's province village of Manzanera. This master building has got a height of 98 metres, built with stone masonry which were taken from the depth of the Tajo's gorge. It allowed the conexion between the old and the modern quarter of the city.

This thermal building of the arab time is the best conserved of its kind at the Iberian Peninsula. It is located at the old arab quarter of the city, today called San Miguel Quarter, being the formerly outside quarter of the arab medina (city) of Ronda. The bahts were built near the Arroyo de las Culebras (snakes' stream), a perfect place in order to be provided of water, which was moved by a waterwheel, in an current perfect conservation state.

The palace of Mondragon, also known as Palace of the Marquis of Villasierra, is a wonderful building regarding its architectonical aspects, and, without any kind of doubts, is the most significant civil monument of Ronda. The legend tells that it was formerly home of the great king Abbel Malik or Abomelic, son of the Morocco's sultan Abul Asan. Few years later after the death of Abomelic, the kingdom of Ronda was dependent on the kingdom of Granada, and it is also known that the last arab governor Hamet el Zegrí lived also at this palace.

Belonging to its arabic origin, it conservs one watermine. It is a very complex arab work, that descends to the bottom of the Tajo, where the Guadalevin River flows. It was built using one natural vertical crack at the stones. From the house starts one stair consisting of more than 200 steps descending vertically about 100 metres. Inside there can be found some rooms, used for magazine and grain warehouse.

According to the archaeological studies developed at the region, the church of the Virgin Mary of the Incarnation was located near the rests of a paleochristian basilica from the 5th century A.D. Some historians also date the church at the age of the Roman Empire, having at that time the function of temple. The Catholic Monarchs, after the conquest of the city, ordered the building of a temple at the place of the mosque, whose works started at 1485 and, after several problems, ended at the end of the17th century.

After the collapse of the first new bridge at 1741, there was a need of improving that city entrance , due to the fact of the great number of people and merchandises that had to enter the city. The ancient Arab Gate of the Bridge was made bigger and replaced by the current gate during the reign of the first king of the Borbon dinasty at the Spanish Kingdom, Philip V, at 1742, as written at the inscripcion at one stone located next to the door.

Joaquín Peinado was born in Ronda 1898. He was a follower of Cèzanne and considered to be an spiritual son of Picasso, being the most elegant painters of the known as the "spanish school" of Paris. He died in Paris 1975. The different creative periods of the painter, from 1923, when he moved to Paris, since 1974, few months before his death, can be observed walking through the rooms of this museum, where more than 190 paintings can be seen. The museum of Peinado is located at the Palace of Moctezuma, at the Giant's square, inside the historic city quarter. The palace where the museum is located was built at the end ot the 19th century, with an eclectic style. Remarkable places of the palace are the two courtyards inside it.

The objective of this museum is to offer, in an easy and clear way, information about the Institution of the Royal Cavalry Order of Ronda, its influence at the development and evolution of the art of bullfighting and the place it occupes at Ronda's history and at the Bullfighting's history. The public exhibition area offers contents about works, editions and documents related to the Royal Cavalry Order, a collection of writings concerning horse riding and sellection of Goya's bulfighting paintings, and, in addition to them, comments about bullfighting at the romantic age written by foreign authors.

Is the only museo in Spain concerning the bandoleros or bandits. It shows the history of this social phenomenon. The museum develops one true look through the documents, pictures, personal details and events happened to all the bandits who lived at the Serrania de Ronda.

Lara Museum is situated in the old part of the city, next to the Tajo of Ronda. It is located in the palace house of the count of the conquerors of the Batanes Islands. It represents the first private occupancy of majestic museum of Spain. World communication, Arts, Archaeology, Sciences and popular Arts , joined together offering an ample and varied journey about our past.

Ronda's environment has got, as special characteristic, lots of mountains. That means that the archaeological investigation has leaded to the knowledge of a great number of caves, lots of them already studied by Obermeier and Breuil at the beginning of the 20th century. The most famous among the caves ist the one called La Pileta, located at Benaojan and discovered in 1905. It was declared National Monument in 1924. It contains an important number of cave's paintings representing goats, horses, cervids, bovids Among them, the most important are the ones called "The pregnant mare" and "The fish".

A scientific passage through the past. The prehistoric village at Algaba Farm is a unique experience to get closer to, via science, what daily life may have been like for rural prehistoric communities in the south of the Iberian Peninsula. Thanks to the archaeological accuracy of the buildings and the diverse archaeological activities carried put, those that visit the village have the opportunity to truly experience a journey through time and understand the magical union between nature and culture.

The archaeological site of the Iberoroman city of Acinipo is 22km from Ronda. The most notable building is the Theatre, without doubt one of the best conserved of the Peninsula. Also outstanding are the public baths (termas) and the remains of a house (domus). All of which are found in an extraordinary natural surrounding where the landscape is the main character. The Roman city was created in the first century before Christ on an urban Iberian nucleus and after rapid growth, arrived at a population of 2000 in the time of the High Roman Empire. Good examples of the prosperity in the Republican period are the coins found in the archaeological excavations of the site. On these coins appeared alongside the name Acinipo, a cluster of grapes and two ears of corn. The visit is free.

Founded: 2000 Plantation: 15,5 Ha Barrels: 50 Visiting Times: One days notice required Price: 20 € per person. Languages Available Castilian and English

Founded:The first vines were planted in 1982. Vineyard: 3 Ha Barrels: 50 Visiting Hours by previous appointment. Duration: 1 to 2 horas. We offer: Introduction to the environment, the vineyard, cellar and an explanation of the process and development of our ecological and biodynamic wines. Includes: · Visit to the vineyard and cellar with a wine tasting: 25€ per person tapas included. Direct wine sales: Chardonnay, Rosado (Muskattrollinger), Finca Sanguijuela Conarte ( CS, M, S, T), Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot, Acinipo (Lemberger) Prices range: from 18€ to 30€ per bottle. Languages: Spanish, English and German

Founded: 1999 Plantation: 7 has Wine Cellar: 120 Visiting Hours: · By appointment, with one day notice Price: 15€ per person and 20€ with tapas*. Languages available: Spanish, English, French, German and Italian. Visit includes: · Visit to the vineyard, cellar, wine tasting Duration: 1.5 hours It is possible to buy wines direct, prices range from 7€ to 25€. We also offer wine tasting initiation courses. Price (approximately) 30€ per person. Minimum of 6, maximum of 12.

Founded: 2000 Vineyard: 1 Ha privately owned and one rented. Barrels: 25 Visiting Hours: Always by previous appointment. Please call the above number with at least one days notice. Visit Includes: Presentation of the vineyard and the wine cellar, its history and a tasting of 3 wines. By request it is possible to prepare a lunch in the cellar, a tasting or whatever desired by the customer. Minimum: 2 (for lunch 8) Maximum number: 12 to 15 Price for the visit and tasting: 15€ per person. (Not charged if wine is purchased). Lunch: Local Cold Meats, Andalusian Gazapacho, Meat Stew or Country Rice. Homemade seasonal dessert. For the wine tasting initiation courses, 5 wines are tasted and the price per person is 25€ with a minimum of 8 people and a maximum of 15. Direct Wine Sales from the Bodega: Vetas Selección and Vetas Petit Verdot. Prices: From € 27,50 to 32

Founded:1999 Plantation: 8 ha Barrels: 125 Visiting Hours: By previous appointment with 2 days notice. Maximum number per visit: 30 people Visit Includes: a tour around the vineyards, visit to the wine cellar and a tasting of our wines. Duration: 30 to 40 minutes. Price: 18€ per person (minimum 6 people) Possibility of combining our wines with food in our restaurant Tragabuches. Direct wine sales available from the wine cellar.

The new 3 floor- Grand Café & Restaurant " La Fuente" overlooking Ronda´s famous Bridge. You will find the same label as in our hotel: fantastic food served by a local and friendly team. We are open for Breakfast, Lunch, High Tea and (early) Dinner. Try the Apple Crumble with Cream, the classic Roastbeef or our daily changing vegetarian dishes on the 3rd floor for the best views!

Small unpretentious restaurant serving delicious food.

Delicious Tapas in a modern atmoshpere. Good wine-selection.

Maestros for us is the classical place for a quick breakfast or tapa. Rafael is open 14 hours per day. the tapas are fresh and around noon the paella comes out. The old fashioned, perfect tapas bar

You can find anything in La Calle de la Bola you need. Shoes (very cheap), clothes, presents, food and plenty of bars and pharmacies. Ronda has plenty of shoe-shops with a good variety of old fashioned Spanish riding-boots.

foto Flickr.com The CAC Malaga is the emblem of commitment to contemporary art of the Malaga City Council which aims to spread the plastic and visual arts since the last third of the twentieth century to the present. The CAC Málaga opened on February 17, 2003 and has since been characterized by its dynamism and its emphasis on reflection, teaching and dissemination of contemporary art. The opening of the CAC Málaga has created new possibilities in the cultural field in southern Spain, getting a reference become international art. It also represents a first in Spain to combine the management methods of private enterprise with the ideals and objectives of the public sphere.

The Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection offers a rich set of extraordinary coherence, which starts with a series of pieces of old masters, most notably the Santa Marina de Zurbarán, and continues with a series of chapters that establish a strong history of gender who starred in the nineteenth century Spanish painting, with special attention to the Andalusian painting. The romantic landscape, represented by the works of Genaro Villamil and Manuel Barrón Pérez, evolving into the Andalusian genre painting of the Dominguez Becquer and Manuel Cabral Aguado Bejarano. Attention to the most authentic Spanish customs transformed over the nineteenth century: the manners gave way to the precious painting, guided by Maria Fortuny, in the same way that the genre of landscape is developed from Romanticism to Realism . Finally, the works of Darius Regoyos, Joaquin Sorolla, Hermen Anglada Camarasa i, Ignacio Zuloaga Francisco Iturrino or Spanish art exemplify how the end of the century clearly

The Museo Picasso Málaga was created in response to Pablo Picasso’s own desire for his work to be present in the city where he was born, on 25th October, 1881. The Museum was created thanks to the shared wishes of Christine and Bernard Ruiz-Picasso, the artist’s daughter-in-law and grandson, whose donations constitute the core of the MPM Collection, and to the efforts of the Junta de Andalucía, which coordinated the major project to set up a museum devoted to the artist whose styles and techniques changed the course of modern art. The initial idea for the Museum arose in 1953, as a result of the contact between Pablo Picasso and Juan Temboury Álvarez, who was the Provincial Delegate for Fine Arts in Malaga. However, the project fell through shortly afterwards. Christine Ruiz-Picasso, the widow of the artist’s eldest son, Paul Ruiz-Picasso, resumed contact with Malaga in 1992, on the occasion of the exhibition Picasso Clásico.

La Casa de las Muñecas is a lovely house full of doll-houses for any real feel-good-moment. The most used expression in the house is: oooooohhhhh!

The Automotive Museum in Malaga will host next March the international presentation of the Mercedes SL 500 and SL 325 of the German company. During this time the facilities located in Tabacalera will host body and chassis of these models of Mercedes Benz, in addition to being the stage where are held press conferences for more than 600 journalists from around the world. Those who approach the Automotive Museum in Malaga will enjoy a historical tour of the car in which Mercedes Benz takes centere stage through two representative models of the collection: Mercedes Benz 540K and Mercedes Gullwing. The first,from 1937, has an eight-cylinder engine and supercharger compressor of 5.4 cc. The K is just an abbreviation for Kompressor, which is activated by pressing the accelerator and propelles the car to 170 mph, “making this design not only a marvel of technology and elegance, but also a symbol of power. ” As reported from the museum, 447 copies were built, all unique. The value of the l

Built between the 16th and the 18th centuries, although never finished, Málaga’s cathedral is an impressive soaring structure. Don’t miss the carved choir stalls or the two organs. Opposite, the imposing Bishop’s Palace stages art exhibitions. Opening Times: Mon-Fri 1000-2000; Sat 1000-1700. Admission Fees: Yes. Disabled Access: No info and foto by foto by angloinfo.com

Málaga is an overlooked gem; this lively, enticing city is the birthplace of Picasso, offers an excellent tapas scene, great beaches and noble historical buildings. In fact Málaga couldn’t be more different from its nearby coastal resorts along the Costa del Sol where English is the lingua franca and all-day British breakfasts displace traditional tortilla. The Picasso Museum is Málaga’s major drawcard and has encouraged the rise of boutique hotels and flashy restaurants. In Málaga’s historic centre, the Moorish fortress and Christian castle loftily jut into the sky, overlooking a handsome cathedral, glitzy shopping streets, and a spider’s web of narrow pedestrian lanes within the old town. Beyond the busy port, the city beach is surprisingly good, and further stretches of sand lie along the eastern suburbs, where traditional fried fish is washed down with cold beer at (beach bars). Endowed with such assets, Málaga is more than just a gateway; it’s a destination. info:avntravel.com

A Michelin starred restaurant in the harbour of Malaga. You will enjoy fantastic food, the service is alert and friendly and a serene quiet ambiente will surround you. High price-range

A very tipical tapas bar and restaurant right in the center next to the Alcazabilla.

This is a favourite local restaurant. Situated right across the market place it offers very ok menus for a little as 8,50 euros with a choice of 10 mains.

The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See, better known as Seville Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). It is the largest Gothic cathedral and the third-largest church in the world. It was registered in 1987 by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, along with the Alcázar palace complex and the General Archive of the Indies.

The Archivo General de Indias , ("General Archive of the Indies"), housed in the ancient merchants' exchange of Seville, Spain, the Casa Lonja de Mercaderes, is the repository of extremely valuable archival documents illustrating the history of the Spanish Empire in the Americas and the Philippines. The building itself, an unusually serene and Italianate example of Spanish Renaissance architecture, was designed by Juan de Herrera. This structure and its contents were registered in 1987 by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

The Alcázar of Seville is a royal palace in Seville, Spain, originally a Moorish fort. It is the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe. The palace is one of the best remaining examples of mudéjar architecture. Subsequent monarchs have added their own additions to the Alcázar.

The Archeological Museum of Seville is housed in the Pabellón del Renacimiento, one of the pavilions designed by the architect Aníbal González. These pavilions at the Plaza de España were created for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929. The museum's basement houses the El Carambolo treasure.

The upper floor contains the museum library (specialized in ethnography and museology). There is also a photo archive, audiovisual and conference rooms, as well as a restoration studio and a photography laboratory. Temporary exhibitions can be visited independently of visiting the rest of the museum.

Flamenco is an artistic expression born in southern Spain, which manifests itself in three forms: singing, dancing and guitar. To learn everything about the world of dance and flamenco culture the renowned dancer Cristina Hoyos has created the Flamenco Dance Museum.

The Plaza de España is a plaza located in the Parque de María Luisa, in Seville, Spain built in 1928 for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929. It is a landmark example of the Renaissance Revival style in Spanish architecture.

The procession, starting from this Basilica in the early morning of Good Friday is one of the largest, most popular, and fervent in the whole of Spain. Next to the church is placed the Museum and Treasure of La Macarena.

The Metropol Parasol scheme with its imposing timber structure offers a range of attractions and amenities to be used by the public. Such functions include an archaeological museum, a farmers market, an elevated plaza, and multiple bars and restaurants underneath and inside the parasols, as well as a panorama terrace on the upper level of the parasols.

The Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba is arguably the most significant monument in the whole of the western Moslem World and one of the most amazing buildings in the world in its own right. It is a former Islamic mosque, and since 1236 a Catholic Christian cathedral.

The Alcázar (castle) of Cordoba, with its thick defensive walls, served both as a fortress and a palace, and is a perfect illustration of the development of Cordoban architecture through the ages.

Roman BridgeThe view over the Mosque-Cathedral, with the river, the Gate of the Bridge and the Roman Bridge itself, is one of the most wonderful sights of Cordoba, especially at dusk, when the last rays of the sun linger on and make the stone surfaces glow a deep golden red.

The history of Medina Azahara, the magnificent, enigmatic city palace which was built for Abd-al Rahman III at the foot of the Sierra Morena mountains five miles from the city, is shrouded in myths and legends.

The Alhambra, declared a World Heritage Site in 1984, is a palatial city on the Sabika hill, near the Darro river. Its name comes from the colour of its walls (Al-Hamra in Arabic) which were made using the clay found locally, and the reddish tint this gave the bricks.

The Cathedral of Granada is considered as the first Renaissance church of Spain and as one of the best examples of this movement. The Catholic Monarchs were the founders in 1492, and it was at first meant to copy the Gothic model of the Cathedral in Toledo.

The town district known as Albaicín, declared a World Heritage Site in 1984, stretches over the hill between the calle de Elvira, the Plaza Nueva and the Carrera del Darro, to San Cristóbal. During the Moorish occupation, the Albaicín quarter was a group of different independent town centres, and it wasn’t until the modern period when it was considered a district as a whole.

The House Museum of Federico García Lorca was the place the poet spent his summers, and the last house he lived in the days prior to his arrest and assassination. The house has not been changed, and its original form has been perfectly preserved.

The picturesque El Sacromonte quarter, which faces the Alhambra , contains some of the most idiosyncratic elements of Granada . The slopes of the hill form the traditional gitano quarter of the city.

The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art Foundation in Jerez de la Frontera is known all over the world thanks to its show entitled "How the Andalusian Horses Dance", a unique exhibition of horsemanship which both exhibits and summarises the work which the institution has carried out since its establishment.

Leaving our hotel 3 hourse before DEPARTURE of your plane you will be perfectly on time to catch your flight at Malaga airport.

Ronda´s car rental with used cars. You will be considered a local....

Fast and efficient service at the airport on arrival and departure (no transfer buses) and 24 hour helpline to assist you throughout the rental period. Complete range of nearly new vehicles from budget cars to 7 seater minibus. All cars, except Budget class, with aircon, airbags, radio/CD, electric windows and central locking with remote control. Personally meeting you by our English or Scandinavian personnel. We can also offer you delivery to you home or hotel if you prefer. Competitive rates and Special discounts for long term and regular customers. No hidden costs. What we quote is exactly what we charge. Fast offers and bookings online, or by telephone

For your self-guided ride you can select a good quality hybrid bike, mountain bike, road bike or perhaps an electric bike. Cycleronda’s goal is to buy new bikes every two seasons, which means you'll be cycling in comfort, and feel safe using the latest technology that biking has to offer. At Cycleronda our bike rental prices aren't affected by seasonal pricing. We rent bikes from only 15 euros per day (with 3 day rental or more), with up to 3 route descriptions included!

Allthough you might have to get up early and sit in the car for 2 hours it is worth your while as the drive is stunningly beautiful via Gaucín. And you end up at one of the greatest beaches in Europe for learning how to kite-surf. Tarifa is mostly very windy why this beach is so fantastic for surfing. At the Valdevaqueros beach bar you can choose from a great salad bar for lunches.

The tourists office for all information about Ronda, maps, sightseeing and events.

Ascari Cars Ltd. is a British automobile manufacturer that is based in Banbury, United Kingdom founded by Dutch millionaire Klaas Zwart. The company is named after Alberto Ascari (1918–1955) who was the first double world Formula One champion. wikipedia.com- info