A day plan by car
Ronda via Benahavís
- From and to
- 09:00 to 21:00
- Duration
- Full day, ~12 hours
- Distance
- 140 km
- Steps
- 11
A mountain day from Marbella: a stunning mountain road to Andalusian Ronda, and back for dinner in the white village of Benahavís. Spring and autumn suit it best; for dinner in Benahavís, avoid Mondays and Tuesdays. Full day, ~12 hours.
Drawn by Dr. Abdulmajeed Al-Mudarra
- Start
- Marbella
- Finish
- Marbella
The A-397 is a winding mountain road with many bends (it causes carsickness in children); do not drive it at night in fog without experience. The staircase to the Casa del Rey Moro is steep.
- 09:00
Drive
Drive to Ronda
Marbella → Ronda
About 60 minutes (~60 km). Via A-397.
- 10:00
Visit
Puente Nuevo de Ronda
Puente Nuevo de Ronda
Valley viewpoints; 30 minutes.
- 10:30
Visit
Baños Árabes de Ronda
Baños Árabes de Ronda
45 minutes.
- 11:30
Visit
Casa del Rey Moro and the La Mina stairway
Casa del Rey Moro (Jardines y La Mina)
Gardens and a carved staircase down to the river (~200 steps); one hour.
- 12:40
Walk
Palacio de Mondragón and the old town
Palacio de Mondragón y Plaza Duquesa de Parcent
A palace of Andalusi origin, with courtyards and a view over the valley; 45 minutes.
- 13:30
Meal
Pedro Romero (Ronda)
Pedro Romero
Andalusian cuisine (from your list, suitable for families). Alternative from your list: Casa María. An hour and a quarter.
- 15:00
Walk
Alameda del Tajo and Paseo de los Ingleses
Alameda del Tajo y Paseo de los Ingleses
A walkway along the cliff edge with views over the plain; 45 minutes.
- 16:15
Drive
Driving to Benahavís
Ronda → Benahavís
About 60 minutes (~55 km). Via A-397.
- 17:30
Walk
Benahavís village
Benahavís
A small white village and the Guadalmina valley (Las Angosturas); an hour and a half.
- 19:30
Meal
Los Abanicos (Benahavís)
Los Abanicos
Dinner (from your list); closed Mondays and Tuesdays. An hour and a half.
- 21:00
Drive
Driving to Marbella
Benahavís → Marbella
About 20 minutes (~15 km).