Discover the villages of Serranía de Ronda

The Serranía de Ronda is situated between the Campo de Gibraltar and the western Costa del Sol. In the villages of the Serranía de Ronda you will find magnificent castles, palaces, Arab baths, Roman theatres and even primitive caves, as well as a great opportunity to enjoy nature. Without a doubt, a visit to the Serranía is an invitation to rediscover the past.

In this post we will show you the 3 villages in the Serranía de Ronda not to be missed.

The village of the Serranía de Ronda by definition, Ronda

Ronda is situated above a deep gorge known as the The Taguswhich separates the new town from the old town. It also offers a unique landscape, which can be contemplated from the different viewpoints of this marvellous city.

The main tourist attraction is the "Puente Nuevo"a stone bridge that spans over the gorge, we also find the bullring of the new town, it is one of the city's most outstanding monuments. 

It is an ideal destination for long walks through its main street "La bola", relax with a massage in the Hamman (Aguas de Ronda) or enjoy a meal with splendid panoramic views. If you are a wine lover, we recommend The Ronda Wine Routewhich includes a visit to the municipalities of Ronda and Arriate.

In conclusion, you cannot miss visiting one of the most beautiful cities in Spain and one of the most visited cities in Andalusia. Take a Guided day trip to Ronda and Setenil with Visitanddo.com to discover all these charming places.

The blue village of the Serranía de Ronda, Júzcar

Have you ever visited a blue town before? This is the case of Júzcarthis municipality in the province of Malaga has been inspired by the film of "The SmurfsThe main characteristic for which Júzcar is known, however, is the striking blue colour that paints the facades of the houses it houses, for which it is known as the "blue house", and for which it is also known as the "blue town". "Blue Village.

Along with the route of the murals, you can also enjoy various adventure activitiesThe park has recently installed two zip lines, Tibetan bridges, two climbing walls and suspended walkways. Without a doubt, it is an essential visit for the whole family, especially if you have the opportunity to visit with children.

Gaucín and its Castle of El Águila

Gaucín is another of the villages of the Serranía de Ronda. From this municipality you can see the Sierra Crestellina mountain range, the Genal valley and the Mediterranean Sea, specifically from the Eagle Castle The church has been one of the strategic defence points of the area over the centuries and offers fantastic views.

Built for the last time in 1808, however, today it is in ruins as it no longer conserves a large part of its original structure. However, it still preserves the wall, the keep, the cisterns and other small constructions. To get there, you start to climb up from the Parish Church of San Sebastián to the Hermitage of the Holy Child and the Castillo del Águila, are undoubtedly the main points of interest in Gaucín.

These are 3 villages of the Serranía de Ronda that we wanted to highlight today, however there are many other very interesting villages to visit that should also be included in any route. Undoubtedly villages such as Jubrique, Benaoján, Arriate, Montejaque or Genlaguacil, which also stand out for their charm and landscapes that will not leave you indifferent.