Recommending Ronda: Send a Friend to Spain
ByA friend and fellow traveler today asked me if I had ever been to Ronda, Spain.
“Yes,” I replied, “about a month ago. It’s a great place and I know the perfect hotel.”
I get a kick from helping others plan their journeys and today’s conversation was the highlight of my day. I told my friend about Ronda and how the white hill town’s ambiance and atmosphere are the best reasons to visit.
Oh, yeah, and that amazing bridge. 
Straddling a draw-dropping gorge called El Tajo, the Puente Nuevo (New Bridge) was built in the 1700s and is still in use today. For great but sweat-inducing views, hike down to the bottom of the gorge. Trust me, it’s worth the effort.
The sturdy bridge and deep ravine take on a different personality after dark, so plan to spend at least one night. A great place to bed down in Ronda, the Hotel San Gabriel is cozy and convenient. The hotel’s dark wood, winding stairs and eclectic nooks and crannies reminded my wife of the mansion from the board game Clue. But don’t worry, there’s no Professor Plum or Colonel Mustard here.
Ronda is made for aimless wandering and photo-worthy vistas are around every corner. When my friend returns from her Ronda romp, I’ll pass along her impressions.
Hi, Commenting on the Ronda page, since the comment section said “comments closed” on the Tangier page. Anyway, do you remember where you stayed in Tarife for your trip over to Tangier? Thanks (enjoyed your site).
Bill:
First, thanks for reading the blog. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
We stayed at the Hostal Alameda. We found it in the Rick Steves’ Spain book. The hotel is nothing special, pretty basic rooms, but exceptionally located just outside the old town wall and right across the street from the port where you’ll catch your boat to Tangier. I’ll do up a post on it early next week so please check back soon.
By the way, I fixed that “comments closed” thing on the Tangier page. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.