Photo tour of the Andalucian city of Ronda
Written by Karen Bryan
The city of Ronda in Andalucia is one of the most ancient cities in Spain. It’s situated in the north western corner of the Malaga province. We visited Ronda during our reccy trip of southern Spain, on a well deserved day off from the property search. I have to say we were really impressed by Ronda, especially after all the modern built up areas around the Costas.
We started our visit to Ronda by walking on part of the old city walls.
View from the city walls, Ronda
View from the city walls, Ronda
As we walked up the hill we stopped to admire the Iglesia del Espiritu Santo and the surrounding square with it’s 18th century collonades.
Iglesia del Espiritu Santo
A little further up the hill, a wall mural of Ronda, painted on tiles, caught my eye.
Ronda mural
At the top of the hill lay the defining geograhical feature of Ronda, the 120 metre gorge straddled by the Puente Neuvo or New Bridge. It took forty two years to build the bridge, which was completed in 1793.
Puente Neuvo, Ronda
Puente Neuvo, Ronda
There are many buildings perched on the cliff sides on both sides of the gorge.
Gorge side buildings, Ronda
Gorge side buildings, Ronda
There are some fantastic views over the surrounding countryside as you walk toward the bullring.
Video of panoramic view from Ronda town walls
Views of the surrounding countryside from Ronda
Ronda is home to one of the oldest bullrings in Spain but as I’m not a fan of watching bulls being taunted and there was an entry fee of six euro I didn’t venture in.
The Bull sculpture
I recommend that you visit Ronda if you are in the Malaga area. Ronda lies around 100 kms from Malaga but the drive up is very dramatic and scenic. I’d suggest at staying for at least one night in Ronda. You can find the best hotels deals there using the HotelsCombined price comparison site.
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Enjoyed seeing the photos of Ronda. Hoped to visit the town when I lived in Sevilla for 9 months as a college student back in the mid 70′s. The village high up on the hill reminds me of Arcos de la Frontera. Did you know that the bullfighting stadium is where a video of Madonna was filmed? I can’t think of the particular title of the song at the moment. Thanks again for sharing the photos.
Debra – thanks for your comment, glad to hear that you enjoyed the Ronda photos.
Beautiful! In a way Ronda reminds me of some sort of lost citadel. Great photos.
Yes Sebastien, it is a beautiful city
Hi Karen .. what a wonderful looking ancient city & it’s definitely whetted my appetite for a visit .. sometime .. your pictures are superb .. & I loved the mural .. and the Puente Neuvo .. building that for 40+ years amazing.
The bull sculpture is also wonderful .. though I share your sentiments re bullfighting .. sad in someways as we’ll lose the traditions associated with it .. but I don’t want to hurt animals ..
Thanks interesting post to an area of the world I don’t know ..
Hilary: Be Positive Be Happy
Hilary – thanks for your comments. Yes do try to visit Ronda and the other wonderful cities in Andalucia such as Cordoba and Grananda.
Thanks .. they’re on my list .. one day in the not too distant futurethanks Hilary: Be Positive Be Happy