DAY 1 ASTRONOMY DEMO

Let’s study the night sky with astronomy expert Paco. We’ll head to a spot on the outskirts of Ronda where we’ll learn about the constellations and how to navigate using the stars as a guide. We’ll be able to see Jupiter and Saturn through the telescope. Plus, the full moon will be visible on this date. This in itself is a truly unique and humbling moment which we would recommend you experience at least once in your life! As an extra treat, from this very spot, we’ll get breathtaking views of Ronda’s Tajo bridge by night.

DAY 2 KAYAKING AND PADDLE BOARDING

First we’ll head to the charming Zahara de la Sierra, one of Andalusia’s traditional white villages. There we’ll have lunch (not included) before heading to the lake for some kayaking and paddle boarding action. What better way to take in the beautiful surroundings than by bobbing around on a tranquil turquoise lake. You’ll feel completely zenned out after this one!

DAY 3 TRADITIONAL GRASS WEAVING

We’ll learn all about the traditional craft of grass weaving, used over centuries in Andalusia and passed down through generations. Due to Andalusia’s arid summer climate, locals made use of the dried grass to make every day items such as window blinds, rope, baskets to name a few. We’ll have the pleasure of being taught by one of the last artisan grass weavers in the region!

DAY 4 MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE TO SETENIL

What better way to check out Ronda and its beautiful surroundings in springtime than with a refreshing mountain bike ride! We’ll start from Ronda and take a leisurely ride with expert local guides to Setenil de las Bodegas 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 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 September, you can expect warm days reaching up to 25°C (77°F) and cooler nights as low as 13°C (55°F). The weather can be changeable with a chance 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 great local eateries. At the beginning of the trip, we will give you some suggestions. Breakfast is included in the price.