Historical Village of Ronda
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port
Marbella, Spain
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activityLevel
Moderate Activity
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excursionType
Information Not Currently Available
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wheelchairAccessible
No
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startingAtPrice
$260
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Information Not Currently Available
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duration
7 Hours
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mealsIncluded
Meals included
Journey inland from Márbella, climbing into the mountains through a scenic area where human habitation is non-existent and wild goats graze.
Visit the charming town of Ronda, perched on the top of a steep hill and surrounded on three sides by a lush valley gorge. Its name means "surrounded" and, indeed, with the Tajo Gorge plummeting dramatically beneath the city's roost, it offers a feeling of being completely enveloped in scenic splendor.
Set off on a guided walking tour of this Moorish town, taking note of the cobblestone streets, white houses and imposing porticos. Step inside the Santa Maria Church and discover the fascinating history as to why it was built over the site of a mosque.
Visit the oldest bullring in the country -- a true claim to fame in a country where the sport of bullfighting is an enduring anachronism.
Stop for photos at the Bosco House, a rather cool Modernist-style building from the early 20th century. Its tiles, tapestries and ceramics form an eclectic collection that is both busy and restful at the same time.
At a local cellar, enjoy a tasting of local wines before having lunch at a local restaurant.
Following your Ronda discovery, return to the pier.
Please note: Participants must negotiate stairs and/or uneven surfaces and is therefore not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Wear comfortable walking shoes.