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Ronda is Situated in the northern part of the Serrania de Ronda, between Sierra
de las Nieves, Grazalema and Los Alcornocales Nature Parks.
The town of Ronda is 113 kilometres from Malaga and approximately one hour’s
drive from Marbella.
The town is located on a plateau some 750 metres above sea level and seems to be
divided into two areas by the famous Tajo de Ronda (Ronda Cliff), a gorge 100
metres deep and about 500 metres long with the River Guadalevin running along
its basin.
The western part of this plateau forms an area of cliffs similar to the one that
forms the Tajo itself. Beginning here, an extensive rural landscape opens up
that stretches to the mountains that make up the highlands that give the region
its name.
Directions from Malaga Airport:
Take: Avenida del Comandante Garcia Morat for 1.2km
Turn right onto: Avenida de Velázquez / N-340 for 2.5km
Take: Autopista del Mediterráneo / A-7 / E-15 for 42km
Take: Autopista del Mediterráneo / E-15 for 14km
Exit towards: Exit 172 Ronda then take A-376 for 45km
The paintings in the La Pileta cave in Benaojan bear witness that the environs
of Ronda were inhabited at least since the Paleolithic Period, and remains found
in some excavations in the city of Ronda show that there were human settlements
in the Neolithic Period.
The Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians and Romans were later to successively
establish themselves, for varying periods, in this area. The Romans named it
Laurus and erected the Castillo del Laurel (Laurel Castle, no longer in
existence), from which they kept watch over the warlike Celtiberian tribes.
After the disintegration of the Roman Empire Ronda witnessed the German invaders
who then permanently abandoned it in the seventh century when the Visigoths
entered. The city began to acquire a certain political and economic importance
with the arrival of the Arabs, who would rename it Izna Rand Onda.
In the late ninth and early tenth centuries, the entire Highlands and especially
its capital experienced intensely the insurgency directed from Bobastro (Ardales)
by Omar Ben Hafsun against the Caliphate of Cordoba. Later, around the first
half of the eleventh century after the fall of the Caliphate of Cordoba, the
Berbers made Ronda a Taifas Kingdom, under which the city would experience great
urban growth.
The city lost its independence in 1066 when it came under the Kingdom of
Seville. Beginning with that date and for almost 400 years Ronda would be
dominated by different North African tribes until finally Christian troops
entered the city in 1485.
Peaceful coexistence between Muslims and Christians did not last very long. The
Moorish rebellion broke out and was particularly violent in the Highlands until
the expulsion of all Muslims in 1609. As was the case with any town in Malaga,
an era of decadence befell Ronda that would last until approximately the
eighteenth century, when the city extended into the Mercadillo neighbourhood
with construction of the Puente Nuevo (New Bridge) and the famous Plaza de Toros
(Bullring).
With the opening of the railroad in 1891 and the construction of several roads,
Ronda entered the twentieth century with a remarkable level of socio-economic
development. In 1918 this town was selected for the Andalucian Congress at the
urging of Blas Infante of Malaga, who is considered the father of the Patria
Andaluza (Andalusian fatherland movement).
You can find Ronda on the border between Malaga and Cadiz. The 18th century
Puente Nuevo (New Bridge) signals a dramatic entrance to the town. It stands
100m high and is a crossing point over the Tajo gorge; an impressive monument to
the architects and engineers of that time. It is certainly one of the best known
and most photographed sites in Southern Spain.
Apart from the Puente Nuevo, the most famous building in the town is the Plaza
de Toros, which is one of the oldest in the world. It was dedicated to Pedro
Romero who is thought to be the Godfather of bullfighting as he killed over
6,000 bulls! Every year Corrida Goyesca is viewed by millions on television and
the lucky or ‘less squeamish’ depending on your point of view, watch it live. It
is equivalent to soccer's World Cup final live. The bullring also has a museum.
There are several hotels in Ronda but it is difficult to find a vacancy at the
height of tourist season. Book well in advance, as this town is a magnet for
visitors and during high season it is obvious that the town struggles to cope.
The restaurants and bars fit in with the style of the town and offer a good
choice of local dishes, such as morcilla rondea, which is a type of seasoned
black pudding. Alternatively, try one of the numerous hotel restaurants such as
the Husa Reina Victoria or Hotel Maestranza.
The Costa del Sol is aptly named – the sun makes an appearance almost every day
and temperatures range from a mild 8ºC in the winter to a very pleasant 30ºC in
the summer, consequently outdoor activities play a huge part in our lives, from
the more energetic pursuits such as sailing, swimming and golf to the very
popular relaxing pastime of eating and drinking!
Enjoy a plethora of sports facilities and a dynamic range of culinary delights
available in the wide selection of fantastic restaurants and cafés in every town
and city on the Costa del Sol!
Culture vultures are certainly not forgotten. The magnificent historical cities
of Sevilla, Granada, Cordoba and Jerez are only a pleasant day trip away. Who
could visit the Alhambra in Granada and not be impressed! Conversely, North
Africa is an hour’s boat ride across the strait from Algeciras – Morocco,
Tangier, Casablanca - names to fire the imagination.
Enjoy ‘Costa Living’ to the full! Experience the vast cultural heritage of
Andalucia: fairs, festivals, castles, cathedrals, equestrian shows, bull-fights,
fine wines, electrifying flamenco music and dance and much more…
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