Villas in Ronda

Ronda is not just the famous Tajo and its new bridge; it is also a destination where renting a villa makes sense if you are travelling as a group or with family. In the HotelsCasa listing you will find five villas, with an average price of 490 euros per night and the cheapest from 248. The offer is limited, so it is worth looking early and comparing with the apartments (54) and holiday homes (15) if your budget is tighter. Villas usually offer more space, a garden and a private pool, something you do not always have in a hotel or an apartment.

As for areas, the most practical thing is to stay inside the old town or very close to it, because Ronda is a city to explore on foot and parking is difficult. If you choose a villa in the old town, such as Casa Candela, you will have restaurants and viewpoints a short walk away, but be careful: many old houses do not have a lift and the streets are steep. Outside the centre, in the Dehesa area or towards the south, villas such as El Toro Blanco Luxury Villa in Andalucia usually have more land and quiet, but you will need a car for everything. There are also options in the surrounding area, such as Casa Los Morales Ronda by Ruralidays or Casa Rural Marquez Ronda by Ruralidays, which are a few minutes away by car and offer a more rural setting, ideal if you are looking for silence.

The main difference between them is in the services: some have a heated pool, others only an outdoor one; some include daily cleaning and others do not. Before booking, check whether the price includes sheets, towels and energy costs, because in villas these are often charged separately. As for prices, they are better between November and March, except Easter, which is high season. In summer, especially August, prices rise and they fill up quickly. To get there, the best option is to fly to Málaga or Sevilla and rent a car; from Málaga it is about two hours along the A-357 and from Sevilla a little less along the A-376. Once there, drive to visit the white villages of the Serranía, such as Setenil or Grazalema, because public transport is scarce. And before booking, check the cancellation policy, the security deposit and whether the villa is on a street with car access, because some are in pedestrian alleys.