Michael Portillo has gone from being a political hate figure to a cuddly presenter of TV travel programmes. But how did it happen?
Read MoreMEDICAL CENTRES; DOCTORS; CHEMISTS; DENTISTS; OPTICIANS; OTHER, eg podiatrists, osteopaths, acupuncturists, physiotherapists
Learn MoreGESTORIA, TAX and LEGAL TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING LEARNING SPANISH IT SERVICES REAL ESTATE AND RENTALS
Learn MoreTRADESMEN: BUILDERS; PLUMBERS; ELECTRICIANS; CARPENTERS; PAINTERS; HANDYMEN; CLEANERS
Learn MoreWORKSHOPS; MECHANICS; TYRE SERVICES; PARTS and SPARES; BREAKER'S YARDS; PETROL STATIONS TAXI SERVICES
Learn MorePublic transport options are very good in Ronda. There are also local bus and train services. Taxis are plentiful and good value.
Learn MoreIn Ronda there are a good number of primary schools and high schools. Two recommended schools, based on personal experience and a third by word of mouth.
Learn MoreThere are three police bodies in Spain: POLICIA NACIONAL POLICIA LOCAL GUARDIA CIVIL Trafico Seprona
Learn MoreThis is a list of some recommended holiday accommodation in the Serrania de Ronda. It is not a booking site. Make bookings direct with the advertiser.
Learn MoreTHE SPANISH PRESS FOREIGN PAPERS and MAGAZINES An overview of free papers published in Andalucia. News websites
Learn MoreTHEATRE, FILM CONCERTS CULTURAL EVENTS REVIEWS ENGLISH PRESS
Learn MoreThese bars, cafes and restaurants are our own personal favourites. We take no payment nor commission. Also food reviews.
Learn MoreThe Serrania de Ronda, or La Comarca de Ronda, includes the capital Ronda and 21 other municipalities. Here is a list of all 22 in rank order of population (based on 2021 census figures).
Learn MoreThis section is for all of us to use. An ideal place to post news about what's going on in local politics in the area. Suggestions for improvements to council services. Opinions and complaints.
Learn MoreThere has been an explosion of interest in buying and selling used items. Many are online but there are also some shops, both commercial and charity.
Learn MoreSomething to sell or swap? Looking for something to buy. Household goods, garden tools, building materials, cars, etc. Here are links to several online sites which may be useful.
Learn MoreThis is a noticeboard for you to use for messages, small ads, missing cats and dogs, local meetings, events and fiestas Other items of interest
Learn More"El nomadismo digital" is in its early stages in this part of Spain. However, the Spanish government, keen to develop this new industry, has introduced a special visa for digital nomads. Scroll down for rentals set up for remote working.
Learn MoreThis traditional village house in Montejaque, near Ronda (Malaga) has been reformed to a high standard. Measuring 200 square metres, it has 3 bedrooms, sleeping 6 adults plus a baby/infant.
Read MoreThis beautiful house has a living space of 131 m2 with a large closed conservatory, living room with fireplace, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and pantry.
Read MoreVilla La Roca is a delightful house set in a beautiful location on the edge of Montecorto (Malaga). 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus guest WC. Open plan lounge, dining room and library. Gardens and pool. In immaculate condition.
Read MoreCASA RITA, MONTEJAQUE - An immaculate fully renovated 3-bed, 3-bath property. 4 patios/terraces. Fully furnished. A great first or second home or a quality rental.
Read MoreNew on the market is this popular bar/restaurant in a prime location in a pretty pueblo blanco near Ronda. The owners have reached retirement age and have decided to take a well-earned rest. A great opportunity to take over a thriving business.
Read MoreANDALUCIAN VILLAGE INN WITH 5 BEDROOMS , OWNERS APARTMENT and the OPTION TO EXTEND to achieve 10 letting rooms - 395,000âŹ
Read MoreThis substantial property is in the charming village of Montejaque, a mere 25-minute scenic drive away from historic Ronda. Potential for development.
Read MoreSTUNNING BRAND NEW TOWNHOUSE WITH 3 BEDROOMS in the lovely white village of Montejaque. This never-been-lived-in property offers a comfortable and modern living space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Shared pool.
Read MoreCASA 87 IN RONDA - 185,000⏠This substantial corner house with large garden and driveway on the much-desired Arenal 2000 estate in Ronda has recently undergone a complete makeover. It is now available to buy.
Read MoreMontejaque is one of the most picturesque of the pueblos blancos. Previously a hostal, it could be again or is an excellent opportunity to acquire a comfortable and peaceful home.
Read MoreThis huge house on a quiet street in Montejaque offers a range of possibilities. It would make a very desirable home, holiday home and/or rental property. Or there is the space to open a bistro and/or develop the vast lower floor into four or five en suite bedrooms, for rent.
Read MoreAn exceptional property that offers an excellent investment opportunity as a boutique hotel or a beautiful family home. This stunning house is located in the heart of the old city of Ronda, in the famous Mondragon Square.
Read MoreSpanish Matters neatly encapsulates the purpose of these articles. Not only are they about matters concerning the Spanish language (castellano),but also about reinforcing the importance of learning sufficient Spanish to engage with local people.
Read MorePlays, musicals, opera, ballet, orchestral and choral events, flamenco, and more. Entreamigos, Entrebambolinas, Proyecto Platea, etc.
Read MoreThis section contains recommendations of books to do with Spain. Also appreciations of famous writers on Spain.
Read MoreThe bright light of Andalucia has attracted artists to the area for centuries. Here's a run-down. of the art scene in Ronda and the villages of the Serrania.
Read MoreThis section is an unashamedly random collection of articles about historical aspects of Spain and its people. There is no chronology and no planned order of topics.
Read MoreFamous Ronda-born people and adopted 'rondeñ@s' y 'serranos', from Abbås ibn Firnås to Ernest Hemingway, from Orson Welles to Vicente Espinel.
Read MoreNovelists, dramatists, poets and non-fiction writers with a strong connection to Ronda and the Serrania. Spanish, German, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, English, Norwegian and American.
Read MoreArticles about foreigners who live in the area. Some with jobs, some without and others retired. Interviews with 'strangers' and TV documentaries.
Read MoreMichael Portillo has gone from being a political hate figure to a cuddly presenter of TV travel programmes. But how did it happen?
Read MoreWhen I first moved to Spain over 15 years ago, you could watch UK TV to your heartâs content. And it was free. All you needed was a satellite dish pointed at the Astra B satellite and a receiver next to your TV set. Since 4 April 2024 that has all changed .....
Read MoreDo you remember the classic BBC Television comedy series starring Richard Briers as Tom, Felicity Kendall as Barbara, with âposhâ neighbours Paul Eddington as Jerry and Penelope Keith as Margo? Here's the Andalusian version.
Read More"Maltesers" for dinner! We invited our friends from Malta round for an evening meal! People from this Mediterranean island that lies between Italy and North Africa are called âMaltesersâ, arenât they?
Read MoreThe cost of train travel in Spain is set to plummet. French rail company OUIGO will expand into ANDALUCIA, MURCIA and VALLADOLID with tickets from âŹ9, writes Yzabelle Bostyn of The Olive Press. The French rail company has come in for criticism for its ultra-low prices.
Read MoreHereâs an article from DIARIO RONDA telling us that Ronda is the happiest town in Spain, heading a list that includes other favourites of mine. The survey was carried out by the sugar company Azucarera against five strict criteria.
Read MoreBack in the day when Pablo de Ronda lived and worked in the UK, he had a car with a cherished number plate or personalised registration. He bought it for himself on reaching his half century. The number was M50 PJW.
Read MoreMy wife left me last week âŠ.. for one day! She did it again on Saturday! This time it was only half the day, but I had enough time to plant some seedlings and some fruit trees, do some weeding, have another "skinny dip" and watch Super Saturday rugby. Is being "de RodrĂguez" a new trend? I like it!
Read MoreMy wife left me yesterday âŠ.. for the day! She went to the coast to San Pedro de AlcĂĄntara with her German friends,. They then went to MĂĄlaga city to take home another German friend, who had come on the bus to meet them in San Pedro. So, I was kind of âde RodrĂguezâ (footloose and fancy-free) for the day.
Read MoreâItâs not necessary to have been born in Ronda to recognise that the Ciudad del Tajo is one of the most beautiful places in MĂĄlaga province, in Andalucia, if not in the whole of Spain.â [SebastiĂĄn GĂĄmez MillĂĄn]
Read MoreWhat a great way to get books to read without having to pay money! I first came across the idea of the âbook exchangeâ several years ago in Germany. The idea is you deposit a book and take one away. No money is involved. Itâs a great way to recycle books
Read MoreToday, 8 March, is International Women's Day. IWD is a focal point in the womenâs rights movement. The day gives focus to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.
Read More"Silence and a smile are two very powerful weapons. A smile solves problems and silence avoids them in the first place!" [Anon.]
Read MoreHemingway on reading books.
Read MoreAs Spring is bursting out all over, Shakespeare's words sum it all up.
Read More"Spring wonât let me stay in this house any longer! I must get out and breathe the air deeply again." - [Gustav Mahler, Austrian composer (1860 - 1911)]
Read More"The great gift of EASTER is HOPE." [Cardinal Basil Hume]
Read MoreâHumility, obedience, meekness, and love are the virtues that shine through the Cross and the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. O my Jesus, help me imitate you!â [St. Anthony Mary Claret]
Read More"VIAJAR es lo UNICO QUE COMPRAS y te hace mas RICO!" "Travelling is the only thing you have to pay for and it makes you richer". A-ma-zing!
Read More"THE ONLY THING THAT IS IMPOSSIBLE IS THAT WHICH YOU DON'T TRY" [Anon.]
Read MoreâNo matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.â - [English proverb]. Meteorologists recognise March 1 as the first day of meteorological spring, which is based on annual temperature cycles and the Gregorian calendar.
Read MoreSi Dios tuviese que buscar un nuevo lugar para vivir, seguro que elegirĂa AndalucĂa. [If God had to find a new place to live, He would surely choose AndalucĂa]
Read MoreâFebruary, bending from Heaven. In azure mirth, it kissed the forehead of the Earth and smiled upon the silent sea, and bade the frozen streams be free, and waked to music all their fountains, and breathed upon the frozen mountains.â â Percy Bysshe Shelley
Read MoreCartoonist Charles M Schulz hits the nail on the head! [courtesy of Readers Digest]
Read MoreThis year is a leap year, meaning that February has 29 days. This quote sums it up.
Read MoreInteresting viewpoint from one of the UKÂŽs best ever prime ministers. He was Labour PM from 1945 to 1951.
Read More"However long the storm lasts, the sun always shines strongly again!"
Read MoreWhat comes before a rainbow .....?
Read MoreLoving and using .....
Read More"You are never too old to set another goal, or to dream a new dream". HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024!
Read MoreâMy idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?â â Bob Hope
Read MoreâMany people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.â [Eleanor Roosevelt, former US First Lady]
Read More"Let's get out of these wet clothes and into a dry martini!" [Mae West, Hollywood actress]
Read MoreThe best is yet to come!
Read MoreDo what you love; love everything you do.
Read MoreHouse rules
Read More"Say what you like, but do not deny that I am sweet." [Anon]
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