El Mercadillo

Ronda, Spain

The newer part of town, home to the bullring and much of the modern dining scene.

Places in El Mercadillo

Bardal Known for highly artistic, exquisitely presented dishes using local ingredients and cutting-edge techniques.
El Mercadillo tapas bars Tapas bars in the newer part of town near the bullring, popular for evening drinks.

Best time to visit: April to June and September to October offer comfortable temperatures for exploring the gorge and old town.
Getting around: Ronda's historic centre, including the bridge and old town, is compact and walkable.
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: Spanish. English is common in tourist areas.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Ronda's dining reputation continues to rise well beyond its dramatic scenery, with Bardal's two Michelin stars putting the mountaintop city on the map for serious gastronomes alongside its traditional Andalusian tapas bars.

Puente Nuevo area — The area immediately around the New Bridge, offering the city's most dramatic views of the El Tajo gorge.
La Ciudad (old town) — The historic old town with Moorish and Spanish architecture including the Almocábar Gate.