Ronda is also a good base to explore the major cities of Andalucia; Granada, Seville, Cordoba and Jerez, all with their own special ambience and history, all within reach for day long excursions. The white villages of the Serrania De Ronda offer an alternative to the hustle and bustle of the cities, where evenings and afternoons can be spent sitting in shady squares. The town is set high in the mountains directly inland from San Pedro De Alcantara on the Costa Del Sol and manages to retain much of the charm from its rich and colourful past.

Because of its location, it was one of the last strongholds of the Moors, falling to the forces of Castille in 1485 just seven years before the final defeat at Granada. There are many examples of this legacy throughout the town, with Arab baths and labyrinthine passageways to the bottom of the famous gorge well worth a visit. Before this the town was a stronghold of the Romans who had a large settlement at Acinipo, now known as Ronda La Vieja, just 12 kilometres north west of the town. There are the remains of an ancient amphitheatre here set on a high plateau with spectacular views over the surrounding countryside.