RONDA, SPAIN
It's easy to see the architectural influence from both the Roman and Moorish rule over this mountaintop village based in the Malaga provence of Andalusia, Spain. Originally founded by Julius Ceasar, Ronda has been an under-the-radar infatuation for many, including Ernest Hemingway and Orson Welles.
Tour the wine route, stroll palace gardens, see medieval architecture, enjoy the Ronda Guitar House, or canoe the river under the gorge. We can't wait to hear about what all you find!
Ronda is located about 350 miles south from the closest major airport in Madrid. There are also a few smaller airports closer by (Malaga, Jerez, and Seville--all about 1.5 hours away by car).
If you prefer to drive from Madrid, expect a 5.5 hour journey.
Ronda is also accessible by train and, from Madrid, it's about 3.5 hours by rail.
Madrid is the closest major airport.
Smaller, more local airports include Jerez (71 miles), Seville (85 miles), and Malaga (65 miles).
Ronda is accessible by rail.
Two daily trains leave Madrid directly into the city with a duration about about 3.5 hours.
Our preferred method!
Andrew and I are opting to drive down from Madrid and spend time in various cities throughout Adalucia before the week of the wedding.
Renting a car (/car hire) is easy and painless in Spain with significantly lower rates than we see stateside. We're partial to road trips though. ;)