Tabanco Los Arcos

Ronda


Adjacent to Ronda's famous bridge, this wine bar under the arches makes a relaxing mid-afternoon break. Snag a stool with gorge views at one of the tall tables in back, and sample drops from a dozen local wineries, served with a nice mix of tapas.


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