Setenil de las Bodegas – City of Ronda loop from Olvera

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Setenil de las Bodegas – City of Ronda loop from Olvera

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Setenil de las Bodegas – City of Ronda loop from Olvera

04:22

63.1km

1,170m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.5 km

Cave Houses of Setenil de las Bodegas

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Situated in the rolling inland of Andalusia, Setenil de las Bodegas looks like something straight out of a fairytale. The town is an extension of the beautiful Ronda valley in the Cadiz province and is surrounded by cornfields and olive groves. It mainly attracts visitors who drive the famous “Route of the White Villages”. Setenil de las Bodegas is one of the most unique of these, due to the whitewashed houses built under enormous hanging rock formations. It is an absolute must-visit!

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13.1 km

La Villa Viewpoint

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Go to the toilet in a restaurant for fun! Do bend down 😃

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13.3 km

Setenil de las Bodegas Town Hall

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This unique village is the only one in this part of Andalusia with cave dwellings. Unlike the region around Granada, there are no chimneys here, just rows of houses that seem to collapse under the weight of the rock from which they were carved. Beautiful examples are located on Calle Cuevas del Sol and Calle Cuevas de la Sombra. The tourist office has a beautiful artesonado ceiling from the 16th century. A keep towers above Setenil, from where the neighbouring village of Olvera can be seen. The Gothic Iglesia de la Encarnacion, located even higher, is decorated with neo-Gothic frescoes

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13.7 km

Setenil de las Bodegas

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The name Setil de las Bodegas emphasizes the rich history of the city. “Setenil” comes from the Latin words “septem nihil,” meaning “seven times no,” and refers to the seven failed attempts by Catholic rulers to regain territory from the Moors, who ruled much of Spain for centuries. The Catholics finally succeeded in the seventh attempt and established Setenil as one of the last Muslim strongholds in Iberia.

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13.8 km

Cuevas del Sol Street, Setenil de las Bodegas

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The caves were chosen for housing because of their ability to provide natural insulation against heat and cold, eliminating the need for full-fledged houses. This area has been inhabited since prehistoric times.

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19.0 km

Puerto del Monte

Mountain Pass

30.6 km

Statue San Cristóbal

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San Cristobal patron saint of Ronda

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31.5 km

City of Ronda

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Anyone touring the region should visit this place. Ronda is truly beautiful, with a spectacular location on a high plateau crossed by the El Tajo gorge, which offers breathtaking views. Ronda offers numerous viewpoints from which you can overlook the picturesque Andalusian landscape, including the olive groves and vineyards. The beautiful view at sunset is a beautiful experience.

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39.2 km

Calle de las Flores, Montejaque

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a pretty Pueblo on the road from Ronda to Setenil de Las Bodegas

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63.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.9 km

3.74 km

559 m

Surfaces

58.4 km

3.55 km

1.23 km

Elevation

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 15 October

28°C

17°C

22 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

April 8, 2025,AN09: Olvera - Ronda

Our 9th ride, the shortest, but with 1130 meters of altitude, so we drive into the Spanish Sierra.
We didn't have time for a warm-up, because the exploration of Olvera was still on the menu. We had time so we climbed and immediately visited the castle. Down in Olvera we had breakfast and then we were on our way. A …

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October 16, 2021,Ronda - Olvera

After 2 days of Ronda we continue. A short drive today, on the way we want to visit Sentenil de las Bodegas the town with the "overhanging rocks". After a steep climb we arrive at the town, but it is so busy with tourists that we decide to continue cycling. After a long climb on a quiet road we reach …

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