Andalusia Travel―Visiting Ronda (2019; YouTube)
Not for nothing is Ronda ⭐⭐the third most-visited destination in southern Spain – its two halves lie either side of the El Tajo gorge and are connected by the spectacular “New Bridge”:
Finally completed in 1793 after forty years of construction, the scary yet beautiful Puente Nuevo is Ronda’s most famous attraction. It connects up El Mercadillo (The Market), the newer part of town, with La Ciudad (The Town), the old Moorish quarter.
Besides magnificent El Tajo gorge, Ronda is also famous for its:
- Bullfighting
- The town is home to a beautiful bullring. Dating from 1785, this elegant, neo-classical structure is Spain’s oldest plaza de toros: it was designed by Martín de Aldehuela, the celebrated architect also behind Ronda’s stunning New Bridge.
- Wine-making
- Ever since Roman times, the rugged scenery around Ronda has been used for wine-making.
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Bathed in winter sunshine, our tour group journeyed to Ronda on December 25th, 2019. After a scenic one-hour drive from Málaga, we arrived in this charming Andalusian town. The crisp air (around 12°C) was perfect for exploring its historic streets.
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| Statue of Cayetano Ordóñez |
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| Bullring of the Royal Cavalry of Ronda |
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| Alameda del Tajo |
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| Puente Nuevo (New Bridge) |
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