Hi! If we arrive on the afternoon and then have the next full day, which would be better to have a nice taste of the white villages, Rhonda or Arcos? Should we rent a car? How much can we do on a full day?
Posted by
Boston, MA
11 posts
I don't remember the details, but we had a wonderful, quiet experience in Arcos. We did not rent a car, but I'm pretty sure we took a bus. We stayed at one of the hotels recommended by Rick Steves, and ate at one of his "splurge" restaurants. We also took his recommended walking tour.
It is not necessarily a busy day, but I think you could spend a day and night there and enjoy it....
Posted by
Burlingame, CA, USA
25 posts
You might consider renting a car for a few days. 'Freeways' for the big leaps between cities are no charge & not that crowded, in my opinion. Drivers are polite re: merging into traffic, etc.; We visited Ronda & just enjoyed walking around the town & visiting the bullring. You will have a wonderful time no matter what mode of transportation you choose.
Posted by
Myrtle Beach, USA
12313 posts
We had a car and opted for Ronda. It seemed to offer more, including the Gorge (and cave-like stairs to the river), historic bull ring/museum, and some remaining relics of Moorish rule. We felt it was a good choice. We didn't visit Arcos so can't give an opinion on it.
Posted by
Tel Aviv
15781 posts
I was in Arcos as a day trip from Jerez (by bus) and felt I'd seen enough. Then I was in Ronda for 3 nights with a car. I spent some of the time in Ronda and some driving to the pueblos blancos in the area. My trip was in February and I loved Ronda. I believe you will also be there in low season. If you are only going to Ronda, you can take the train. If you are going in high season, Arcos may be a better choice, with fewer tourists. There was a discussion here about that a week or two ago.
Posted by
St Petersburg Florida
951 posts
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