Ronda’s historic bullring – seen from above
Here is a view of Ronda’s historic bull ring, and the Serranía de Ronda mountain ranges. I captured this stunning …
Read MoreA morning’s tasting at Samara Wines in Ronda…
When I’m ‘home’ in Ronda it’s hard for me to stay away from one of the local bodegas! Today a …
Read MoreTasting wine, in the shade of an Holm Oak… at La Melonera
As you walk into the strikingly contemporary Ronda bodega, ‘La Melonera’ you are greeted by a large artwork – it …
Read MoreWine Weekend in Ronda
Escape to the mountains of the Serranía de Ronda for a long, luxurious weekend of wine tasting The late evening …
Read MoreA Taste of Ronda – a few of my favourite tapas bars
Avoid the tourist trail and instead create your own tour of discovery through wine and tapas ‘Puente Nuevo’ is Ronda’s …
Read MoreVisiting ‘Reserva de Tauro’, a classic Andalusian Estate; rearing thoroughbred Horses and Fighting Bulls
Andalusian pure breed horses are truly elegent, athletic and intelligent animals, and are iconic of the culture here, so it …
Read MoreDay 3 – Dinner at ‘El Muelle de Arriate’ – Hiking, Walking & Riding Mr Henderson’s Railway; a gourmet tour of the Hidden Andalucia
After the hike and lunch earlier in the day, I chilled at the Hotel Reina Victoria, and took the opportunity …
Read MoreDay 3 – Overnight at ‘Hotel Reina Victoria’ – Hiking, Walking & Riding Mr Henderson’s Railway; a gourmet tour of the Hidden Andalucia
Ronda, one of the quintessential Andalusian mountain towns, marked the end of this tour for us. From Benaojan we boarded …
Read More‘Enganches’ and ‘Rejones’ – understanding the horse and bullfighting culture of Ronda
Yesterday I experienced the death of six staggeringly powerful bulls, slaughtered in the beautiful ‘plaza de toros’ in Ronda. I …
Read MoreFive of the best villas and cortijos in Andalucia
Contrary to perceived wisdom, Andalucia is so much more than package holidays and all-inclusive resorts. With Europe’s best climate, stunning …
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