DAY 1 RONDA NIGHT TOUR

Let’s explore Ronda by night with our enthusiastic local guide Miguel. Miguel will take us to some of Ronda’s best kept secrets including a recently discovered archaeological site. We’ll also get to see the beautifully illuminated Tajo bridge from the gorge as Miguel gives us the low-down on how this jaw-dropping structure was created. Miguel will finish by explaining the unique geology of Ronda. This is not your average city tour!

DAY 2 ANDALUSIAN TILE PAINTING

Let’s get the creative juices flowing with our traditional Andalusian tile painting session, lead by passionate pottery and clay artist Uti. The intricate designs date back to the Moorish period of Spain and many have adopted a modern twist. We’ll get busy designing and painting our own tiles, giving you a perfectly personalized little memory of Ronda to take home!

DAY 3 HIKE AND TRIP TO FLAMINGO COLONY

We’ll set out in the morning for a hike in El Torcal Nature Park where we’ll see the spectacular and unusual limestone rock formations. After lunch in a local restaurant (not included), we’ll have a once in a lifetime chance to check out Europe’s second-largest flamingo colony at the Fuente de Piedra Lagoon. Alvaro, our passionate local bird expert, will share his in-depth knowledge about these mysterious and elegant birds.

DAY 4 HOME COOKING EXPERIENCE

Get a taste of home cooking, Ronda style, with our knowledgeable cooking enthusiast Paty. We’ll all get stuck in and learn how to cook some traditional local grub using local seasonal produce. Afterwards, we’ll sit down and enjoy the feast together. All dishes are vegetarian friendly.

DAY 5 FAREWELL

It’s time to say goodbye as our adventure comes to an end! The hotel check-out time is 12pm. We have no activities planned for the last day. Depending on your flight time, there’s the option of going for a walk in the beautiful Tajo valley, sipping coffee while you watch the world go by or checking out Ronda’s many sights.

Each person will have their own double room with en-suite, air conditioning, TV and tea making facilities. Breakfast is included each morning. Gluten-free and dairy-free options are available.

In May, you can expect warm days, up to 20°C (68°F) and cool nights with a slight possibility of rain. For more info, check out this link.

You can fly to either Malaga or Seville airport. Take a 20-minute airport shuttle to Malaga or Seville bus station then take a public bus to Ronda. There are 4-5 buses each day and they both take approximately 2 hours. The price is approximately 12 Euros, one-way. The route is very easy and none of our travellers this year had any problems. Once you book, we will send you all the info that you need to get here. You also have the option of joining a WhatsApp group for your trip. That way, you can coordinate with the other travellers and travel together if you wish. It’s all part of the adventure!

All organised foodie activities are vegetarian friendly. If you have any specific dietary requirements, let us know on the booking form and we will try to accommodate you. It is worth pointing out that Ronda is a mountain town and therefore a little behind the big cities when it comes to alternative diets. Vegan options in restaurants can be limited so please don’t expect creative and diverse vegan dishes. Eating out is fairly inexpensive in Ronda. Tapas range from 1 Euro to 5 Euros each. A coffee costs 1-2 Euros. In the evenings, we will eat out together in some of our favorite joints. When lunch is not included in the activity of the day, you can take your pick of dozens of great local eateries. At the beginning of the trip, we will give you some suggestions. Breakfast is included in the price.