Ronda

travel  wonder in Spain

Why

Ronda

is special

Ronda is a small, charming white-washed town in a mountainous region of Andalucia. It is dramatically split in two by a deep gorge spanned by high bridges.

Tips & insights

on Ronda

The New Bridge (see photo) is as high as a modern 29-story building. It's new in name only. It was built in 1793.

This structure links the new section of town with the old one. The latter has crooked, narrow streets and some historic buildings. This is where you want to spend most of your time.

Some historians believe that Ronda is the birthplace of modern bullfighting, when matadors began fighting bulls standing instead of sitting on horses. This occurred in the 1700s.

The 18th century bullring is a must-see. Although bullfights are seldom held in it nowadays, the spectator area is an architectural treasure of the past.

Ronda is popular (sometimes too popular) as a daytrip for vacationers staying in the Mediterranean resort areas along the Costa del Sol.

To enjoy Ronda in its relaxed state, stay overnight and explore it in the hours before and after daytrippers overwhelm the town.

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