City of Ronda

Legend tells us that City of Ronda was once a town filled with arguments and brawls; to such an extent that the almighty powers above decided to split the city in two. After the arguments quelled and peace resumed, the city dwellers decided to rejoin the city with one of the most impressive bridges in all of Europe .Head to the bottom of the bridge for some awe-inspiring views of the clifftop city above. It really is a unique place to visit. It really one of the most beautiful places to visit in Spain.

Despite being a growing town, City of Ronda retains much of its historic charm, particularly its old town. It is famous worldwide for its dramatic escarpments and views, and for the deep El Tajo gorge that carries the rio Guadalevín through its centre. Visitors make a beeline for the 18th century Puente Nuevo ‘new’ bridge, which straddles the 100m chasm below, before taking in the views from the Alameda out over the Serranía de Ronda mountains.

The area of wine production known as the Serrania de Ronda forms part of the DO Sierras of Malaga, producing what are popularly known as ‘the Ronda Wines. Ronda is also famous as the birthplace of modern bullfighting, today glimpsed once a year at the spectacular Feria Goyesca. Held at the beginning of September, here fighters and some of the audience dress in the manner of Goya’s sketches of life in the region. Legendary Rondeño bullfighter Pedro Romero broke away from the prevailing Jerez ‘school’ of horseback bullfighting in the 18th century to found a style of bullfighting in which matadores stood their ground against the bull on foot. The bullring, Plaza de Toros, is now a museum, and visitors can stroll out into the arena.