Ronda

Ronda is not on the coast. It stands in the mountains inland, in the Serranía de Ronda, and is built on both sides of a deep gorge, El Tajo, crossed by the bridge that appears in every photo, the Puente Nuevo.

What it is like

Ronda is a real town with its own life: a hospital, schools, shops and a historic centre with one of the best-known bullrings in Spain. Day visitors fill the streets around the bridge, then leave in the late afternoon. Around the town there are white villages, vineyards, olive groves and walking country.

The climate is different from the coast. Summers are hot in the day and cooler at night, and winters are properly cold.

Getting around

• Ronda has a railway station, on the line between Algeciras and Antequera. Trains are few, so check the timetable. It is not a commuter line to the coast.
• The usual road to the coast winds down through the mountains to San Pedro de Alcántara. It is scenic and slow.
• You need a car for daily life outside the centre.

Who it suits

People who work fully remotely and want mountains, space and a Spanish town with seasons, rather than a beach.

Keep in mind

There are no gaming offices in Ronda that we know of, and a daily commute to Marbella or Málaga is not realistic for most people. Think of the coast as somewhere you visit for an event or a flight. See our events before you plan the trip down.