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The Tagus, the Puente Nuevo and the cave houses of Setenil, all in a single day
The day trip to Ronda from Málaga combines two towns that couldn’t be more different. Ronda overlooks the Tagus from the Puente Nuevo, with a drop of one hundred metres; in Setenil de las Bodegas, the houses are built into the rock face of the ravine.
They are half an hour’s drive from each other and can be visited in a single day, with a two-hour journey from the capital. In Ronda, you can choose between a guided tour — including a tasting of traditional sweets opposite the Puente Nuevo — or explore the town at your own pace.
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Live a unique experience with our excursion to Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas from Malaga. Discover historic Ronda with its breathtaking views of the new bridge and the Tajo de Ronda, as well as exploring the cave houses of Setenil de las Bodegas, the most beautiful white villages of Malaga and Cadiz, all in one day. You can choose to have a guided tour in Ronda or visit both white villages at your own pace. Book now and enjoy the best of Andalusia!
🚍Malaga & Costa del Sol⏩Setenil de las Bodegas 🕑2 hours
Setenil de las Bodegas 🚍 Setenil de las Bodegas ⏩Ronda🕑30 minutes
Free round option:
Ronda option with guided tour:
🚍 Ronda⏩Malaga & Costa del Sol🕑2 hours
9 - 12 hours
The Puente Nuevo spans the Tagus some one hundred metres above the bottom of the gorge and connects the two sides of the town centre. It is the most recognisable feature of the mountain range, and from the nearby viewpoints you can see the ravine in all its height.
On the other side of the bridge lies the city, the old quarter with the Collegiate Church of Santa María la Mayor, the palaces and the city walls. It is flat and can be explored on foot.
One of the oldest in Spain, with its double arcade and sand-filled arena. It is situated next to the Puente Nuevo, on the new side of the city.
The houses were built to take advantage of the shelter provided by the rock face of the Trejo River ravine, so that the rock forms a roof over several streets. The Caves of the Sun and of the Shadow are the best known.
With a guided tour: A one-and-a-half-hour guided tour of Ronda, plus a tasting of traditional sweets with views of the Puente Nuevo, followed by two-and-a-half hours at your leisure.
On your own: Four hours to explore Ronda at your own pace.
Both include an hour and a half of free time in Setenil before heading up to Ronda.
Select the option, check the available dates and complete your booking online with immediate confirmation.
You will receive the departure details and the pick-up point for your hotel.
From Málaga, you can also visit Marbella and Mijas or the Caminito del Rey.
From Visitanddo.com we present you a list of 10 must-see places you can't miss in Ronda:
Two villages that could not be more different. Ronda overlooks the Tagus from the Puente Nuevo, with a drop of one hundred metres, and boasts a well-preserved old town, a bullring and viewpoints overlooking the mountains. Setenil de las Bodegas has houses built into the rock face of the ravine.
Between nine and twelve hours, with a two-hour journey each way through the mountains. The day trip allows for an hour and a half of free time in Setenil and between two and four hours in Ronda, depending on the option you choose.
The guided tour includes a one-and-a-half-hour tour of Ronda with a guide and a tasting of traditional sweets with views of the Puente Nuevo, plus two-and-a-half hours of free time. The self-guided option gives you four hours to explore at your own pace.
Setenil has steep, cobbled streets nestled beneath the cliff face, and can only be explored on foot. Ronda’s historic centre is flatter, apart from the descent to the Tagus. With comfortable footwear, you can visit both in a single day without any difficulty.
The name comes from the wine cellars that used to be in the area. What makes the village unique is its layout: the houses were built to take advantage of the natural shelter provided by the rock face of the Trejo River ravine, so that the rock acts as a roof over several streets.
The route to Ronda crosses the mountain range, so the journey itself is part of the excursion: a two-hour drive uphill through mountain scenery from Málaga and the Costa del Sol.
We offer pick-up services in the capital, Torremolinos, Benalmádena, Fuengirola, Marbella and Estepona. Those setting off from the western towns have the shortest route, as Ronda lies inland from Marbella.
There is one thing about Setenil that is worth knowing: The streets are built into the rock face of the ravine, with steep, cobbled sections that can only be navigated on foot.
Ronda is flatter in its historic centre, apart from the descent to the Tagus. With comfortable footwear, you can visit both villages in a single day without any difficulty.
