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What is sightseeing in Ronda truly about? Many admirers of this historically charming Andalucian town might initially cite such widely known attractions as the majestic 18 th -century Puente Nuevo, the 13 th and 14 th -century BañosArabes (Arab Baths), and the Plaza de Toros bullfighting ring.  But there’s at least one other thing that Ronda is especially known for among great numbers of discerning travellers; its credentials as a focal point for wine tourism.  To this day, the area around Ronda is noted for its wineries, vineyards, and bodegas – the latter the term for a wine shop or wine cellar in a Spanish-speaking country. But what are just some of the wine-related attractions you might be advised to check out during your time in or near Ronda?  We thought we’d pick out a few of the best.  Bodega Doña Felisa Founded by José MaríaLosantos and his wife Gema Alonso, Bodega Doña Felisa continues to live up to its reputation as an excellent environment for...

  Classified as a Building of Cultural Interest, Marbella castle is the municipality’s largest monument of its type. However, it’s not necessarily as well-known and appreciated as it ought to be, even by many of the most seasoned visitors to Marbella. It therefore intrigued us to read recently in SUR in English that the Old Town structure is set to be partly restored by the council, at a cost of more than €520,000.  The English-language newspaper serving the south of Spain added in its report that the works will last for six months and will focus on the fortress’s northern and eastern sides, which have barely been touched for years.   A quick history of Marbella castle  Today’s Marbella castle walls were once part of an enclosed Moorish citadel built in the 10 th century. The castle went on to be used as the city’s political and administrative centre.  Following the Catholic Reconquista of 1485, the castle and walls came to be in the possession o...