Ronda, A Getaway In Andalusia
With some of the most impressive natural landscapes and a rich culture, Ronda is crowned as one of the most beautiful and most visited towns in all of Spain. Join us on this tour and discover which are the places you cannot miss on your next visit to Ronda.
Ronda is a small town that belongs to the autonomous community of Andalusia, is located in the northeast of the province of Malaga and is listed as one of the most beautiful towns in Spain. Those who have been fortunate enough to visit it and see its impressive landscapes and history will be able to better understand this magnetic attraction.
If you want to spend a few different days, full of adventure and a lot of natural beauty, Ronda should be your next destination. Despite being a town with just 35,000 inhabitants, there are many things it has to offer its visitors.
Ronda, a charming town
1. Mondragon Palace
This spectacular palace was built by King Abomelik in 1314 and was later used by Kings Isabella and Ferdinand as their residence.
To know the Mondragón palace is to move back in time, it is perfectly preserved and to walk through its corridors, halls and patios is to witness history in the first person. In this palace there is also the Municipal Museum, where you can learn much more about the history of Ronda.
2. Ronda Bullring
Ronda is one of the most famous towns for its bullfighting hobby and, whether you share it or not, getting to know the Real Maestranza bullring is almost a mandatory stop for any tourist.
This square is one of the oldest in Spain, it was built in 1785 by the architect José Martín de Aldehuela and has a capacity for 5,000 spectators. This imposing bullring has a museum and guided tours, do you dare to get to know it?
3. Palace of the Moorish King and the Mine
To know the palace of the Moorish King and the Mine is to delve into the history of Ronda and its legends. It is said that King Almonated lived in this palace, from whom it is said he drank wine directly from the skull of his enemies, right or legend? The veracity of this story has not yet been verified, although there are those who claim that the king never actually lived here.
The gardens of this spectacular palace overlook the Mine, a staircase with 231 steps that leads to the river. In ancient times, the Mine was the only source of fresh water in the city, so slaves were forced to climb the steps carrying heavy containers with water. This situation prompted the Christian troops to force entry to Ronda in 1485.
Ronda, history and tradition
4. New Bridge
This is one of the oldest and most famous buildings in Ronda. The construction of this bridge lasted forty-two years, ending in 1793. To visit it is to enjoy its spectacular architecture and the most impressive views of the Tajo de Ronda.
5. Ruins of Acinipo
On the outskirts of Ronda you can find one of the buildings (or what remains of it) testimony to the Roman settlement. It is a theater dating from the 1st century AD.
6. Duquesa de Parcent Square
This square is one of the most picturesque in the city. The church of Santa María la Mayor is one of the constructions that most stands out in this place, which is full of monuments and history in every corner.
The construction of the church of Santa María la Mayor lasted more than 200 years. The fusion of Renaissance and Gothic styles delight locals and visitors who know this wonderful and impressive monument.
If you are a history lover and you want to spend a few different days, delighting yourself with the most impressive landscapes and the most imposing buildings, Ronda should be your next destination. A charming city, full of life, culture and history. A city that will make you fall in love from the first moment you meet it. Would you like to know Ronda?
