Should you get tired of the beach life then an hour's drive from Marbella are the ruins of a Roman city called ‘Acinipo’ located near Ronda and ‘Acinipo’ means ‘wine region’, so this area around Ronda has been involved in wine production since ancient times. They make some excellent Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Tempranillo wines there. Ronda itself is one of Spain´s most beautiful towns for those looking for something more authentic (definitely worth a visit). American authors Ernest Hemingway and Orson Welles spent quite a bit of time in this area.