What to do · Ronda
Photo Session with the Puente Nuevo and the Ronda Gorge Behind You
Information
- From
- €250 group
- Duration
- 1 h
- Season
- All year; the last hour of the afternoon gives the best light on the bridge
- Who it's for
- Couples, newlyweds, families with older children and groups of friends who want a reportage-quality memento of Ronda
Ronda has one photo that everyone recognises: the three arches of the Puente Nuevo over the gorge, with the houses on the cliff edge. Dmitry, a photographer who works on the Costa del Sol, comes up to Ronda and takes that photo with you in it, with time to find the angle and the light. The images he shows are of couples on the terraces facing the bridge. He sells it only as a service on Airbnb, which is where you book, and the price is per group: from €250 an hour, with the trip from the coast already included.
Three packages, from one to two hours
- Classic: one hour in a single place and more than 75 photos edited, with colour and light correction, in a private online gallery. €250.
- Plus: an hour and a half in two places and more than 110 high-resolution photos. €350.
- Deluxe: two hours in two places and more than 150 photos. €450.
All three include travel to Ronda. They do not include tickets or permits: if you want photos inside a paid site, such as the gardens of the Casa del Rey Moro, the entry fee is at your own expense. The same listing also offers wedding shoots of five to fifteen hours, for those marrying in the sierra.
Where it takes place
The photographer comes to wherever you are within the area marked on his map, and Ronda is within it. With the Classic package there is time for one place: the obvious choice is the surroundings of the Puente Nuevo, with the gorge and the stone of the bridge behind you. With two places you can add the viewpoints of the Alameda del Tajo, with the plain open towards the sierra. Agree the meeting point and time by message before paying.
The light and the crowds
The bridge fills up mid-morning with the groups that arrive by coach from the coast. First thing and in the last hour of the afternoon there are fewer people and the stone turns golden. In mid-November the sun sets around a quarter past six; in summer, after half past nine.
Tips
- Plain clothes and flat shoes The stone of the bridge is ochre: a plain colour stands out more than a pattern. And it is all slopes and cobbles.
- Ask about the delivery time The listing does not say how many days the photos take: ask when booking if you need them by a certain date.
- Book the two-place package if several of you are going One hour in a single place falls short for a family that wants photos of everyone together and of each person.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photo session in Ronda cost?
From €250 an hour per group, with more than 75 edited photos and travel included. An hour and a half, €350; two hours, €450.
Can children come?
The listing states participants from age 18. If you are going with younger children, ask the photographer before booking.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free up to a day before the start time, with a full refund.
What language does the photographer speak?
The listing does not say. Write to him through Airbnb messaging to confirm.
