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 ARTISAN GOAT’S CHEESE MAKING

Let’s make Payoyo goat’s cheese the traditional way with Alex, a local artisan goat’s cheese maker! The Payoyo goat is a mountain goat indigenous to the region. Known for its hardiness, it is roams freely and this is thought to be the reason why it produces such high-quality milk. We’ll all get stuck in and make our own goat’s cheese using traditional methods. Afterwards we’ll taste some of the varieties of Payoyo cheese. You will even be able to go home with your homemade creation.

DAY 3 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 Spanish grub using local seasonal produce. After, we’ll sit down and enjoy the feast together. All dishes are vegetarian friendly.

DAY 4 MUSHROOM FORAGING AND LOG CABIN FEAST

We’ll head into the forest with our nature guides Clara and JuanFra to identify and collect some wild edible mushrooms and wild fruits. Later we’ll head back to the log cabin where we’ll cook up and taste our harvest. We will also learn how the wild fruits are used to make tinctures for consumption and the health benefits they each have.

DAY 5 FAREWELL

It’s time to say goodbye as our adventure comes to an end! The hotel check-out time is 12 pm. 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 October you can expect daytime temperatures up to 20°C (60°F) and cool nights as low as 10°C (50°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.