Discovering Ronda in Andalucia

Andalucia lies in the quaint province of Malaga with many interesting towns and cities; one of them is Ronda which offers numerous historical and architectural monuments that reflect the beauty of the province. Ronda boasts of Spain’s most ancient bull ring where the world renowned bullfights take place.

Town delights

Ronda is set high on a lofty plateau majestically on the awesome Serrania de Ronda mountain range. It is one of Malaga’s loveliest towns holding a rich history. There are two delightful districts in Ronda; the medieval section and the Mercadillo.

The medieval district showcases the best of Moorish influence while the Mercadillo traces the ancient history of the land through well preserved ancient buildings such as the traditional bull ring which the Romero family has since handed down their bullfighting traditions and skills with a little innovation to form the modern bullfights.

The two districts are divided by el Tajo gorge with an 18th century Puente Nuevo Bridge across it. This is a popular hotspot for visitors to Ronda to view the deep chasm and fast flowing river into a deep ravine. This sight is a challenge to those who do not like heights. Ronda’s history includes rumors of Franco’s soldiers throwing their opponents into the deep gorge from the bridge.

Amazing attractions

The Mercadillo district offers lots of astounding gardens which are well maintained; these lead to the Mirador which offers more beauty in tranquility. The natural landscape gives the best of the countryside with fresh air and quiet moments to refresh the soul. Those who are seeking for a good rest can enjoy strolling around the quiet and lush greenery.

Besides Ronda’s renowned ancient bullring at Mercadillo, there is the nearby local museum with a host of relevant information on the region’s bullfighting history.

Shopping would delight any avid shopaholic in Ronda with a special shopping section dedicated to shopping pedestrians. No vehicles may enter this section which offers plenty of good bargains that include antiques and local crafts.

Another amazing attraction in Ronda is the ancient Arab Baths along the town’s ancient city walls whose unique structures have been well preserved.

There is so much delightful moments in Ronda to occupy the visitor; from history to artifacts, architecture to culture, the visitor would be thoroughly pleased with Ronda’s offering. It would be unthinkable to pass by Ronda even for just a day although one may be urged to stay on longer with all its attractions.