Guide to Ronda

'Often called the 'town of dreams', spectacularly set Ronda has something for everyone.'

If we're talking locations with 'wow' factor, Ronda is up there with the best of them. One of Andalucia's most historic and beautiful towns, it stands in a cavernous amphitheatre of mountains, straddling a gaping gorge. Known as 'El Tajo', the gorge divides the ancient Moorish half of Ronda, 'La Ciudad', from its more modern counterpart, 'El Mercadillo', originally founded by Christians in the 15th century. During the Civil War of the thirties, Francoists were thrown to their deaths from the bridge, a practice which was documented in Ernest Hemingway's famous novel, 'For Whom the Bell Tolls'. Hemingway was a frequent visitor to Ronda, as was the actor-director Orson Welles, both of them drawn by the bullfighting. The 18th century Plaza de Toros, located in the 'modern' town, is one of the oldest bull rings in Spain. As for other sightseeing highlights, they are mostly in the 'old town'. Wander through the quiet streets and small squares and you'll come across gems like the Arab Baths, the San Sebastian Minaret and the Church of Santa Maria la Mayor. Not to mention the town's star attraction, the Mondragon Palace, a Mudejar-Renaissance mansion which houses an archaeology museum and has a garden full of sculptures. At the end of a hard day's sightseeing it's tapas time. Ronda is famous for its tapas bars, and also has many good restaurants serving traditional Andalucian fare. And after sunset, you'll also find a few venues where you can dance the night away.

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