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 MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE TO SETENIL

What better way to check out Ronda and its beautiful surroundings in springtime than with an invigorating mountain bike ride! We’ll start from Ronda and take a leisurely ride with expert local guides to Setenil de las Bedodegas with its mind-blowing cliff formations. There, we’ll have lunch (not included) and admire this truly unique spot. This trek requires no prior mountain biking experience, but a general level of fitness is a must. There is also the option of taking an electric bike if you fancy an easier ride.

DAY 3 TRIP TO SEE NEOLITHIC CAVE PAINTINGS

We’ll head to Cueva de la Pileta where you will get a rare opportunity to see cave paintings dating as far back as far as 20,000 BCE. This truly surreal experience will leave you pondering how our ancestors lived and how similar to us they really were. The cave art includes some 400 cave paintings and rock engravings of both animal figures, abstract paintings and hand stencils.

DAY 4 FOREST WALK AND FORAGE FOR MEDICINAL HERBS

We’ll take a walk through the spectacular forest and meadows of Sierra de Las Nieves where we will identify and collect medicinal herbs and plants. Forestry engineers and nature enthusiasts Clara and JuanFra will then explain how these plants are dried, distilled and used to improve overall health and well-being. We will finish off the experience with a beautiful home-cooked meal in a log cabin nestled in the woods.

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.