Organic Wine Tour & Visit to Ronda

Highlights:

• Visit an organic winery in  Ronda with a special wine tasting and traditional tapas
• Visit to Ronda plus free time for lunch or shopping
• Private day trip for just your party
• Private transportation from your hotel or apartment

Located in Ronda, its syrah clusters mature in silence listening to the stories of  Finca La Nogalera, linked to the Beltrán family since 1866. They say that when they grow up they want to become “Perezoso” (lazy), an ecological and biodynamic wine that is named after the system of old pools that surrounds the farm. These pools allowed the water to stop in order to wash the fruits and vegetables from the orchards of the Finca La Nogalera.

The agricultural philosophy of the Gonzalo Beltrán family is the key to understanding this project. They have recovered traditional agriculture with respect for the land and the environment to offer unique wines.

Any time and place is good for a “perezoso”, but enjoying it surrounded by the vineyards of Finca La Nogalera is an experience that you have to live. The fresh air, the murmur of the water and the dramatic views will steal your heart .

We will collect you in a minivan from your hotel, apartment or AirBnb anywhere between Malaga and Marbella,  where you will begin your approximately hour and a half journey to the winery.  The drive will take you through some beautiful andalusian countryside dotted with typical white villages and a landscape full of olive, orange, almond and avocado trees.

The visit includes a comprehensive tour of the vineyard and winery, your tour of the winery will end with a wine tasting accompanied by a selection of tapas. Tasting and tapas last around two hours. Your certified wine tour host will be able to answer any questions that you have about wines from the Ronda región.

The next part of the tour takes you to the city of Ronda where you will have approximately an hour to tour the city on your own.  Ronda is one of the most beautiful and historic towns in Andalusia. Ronda is a mountain top city nestled on the dramatic El Tajo Gorge, which separates the old and new parts of the city. Ronda is one of Spain´s oldest towns dating back to Islamic times when it was an important cultural city.  Hemingway described Ronda as the most romantic town in Spain.  Cross the impressive Puente Nuevo bridge, Ronda´s most famous landmark, which straddles the deep Gorge and connects the Moorish part of Ronda with the modern part of the city.

Ronda offers the visitor a variety of monuments well worth seeing.  The Arab Baths, built at the end of the 13th century, are the best preserved in Spain.  The old wall and gate to the city give a unique glimpse into Ronda´s Islamic past.   The Palacio de Mondragon houses the municipal museum and has some spectacular gardens.  It was built by and the residence of  the Moorish King Abomelik and used later as a residence for King Ferdinand and Queen Isabelle after the reconquest.  The city also has some impressive churches including the Church of the Holy Spirit and the Church of Santa Maria la Mayor. The Jardines de Cuenca (Cuenca Gardens) should not be missed as they are located on ledges over the Tajo and offer spectacular views of the countryside and city.

Ronda is home of modern bullfighting so a visit to its famous bullring cannot be missed. The El Maestranza bullring is one of the oldest and most impressive in Spain.  There is a museum and guided audio tour of the bullring.

After visiting Ronda, we will drive you back to your hotel or apartment.

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