Ronda

Ronda is a small city in the northwest side of the province of Malaga (Andulacia) in Spain. The high mountains surrounding the city impart a kind of magic to its atmosphere. The fourth longest river of Spain, Rio Guadalquivir runs through the middle of the city dividing it in two and creating the beautiful El Tajo canyon on which the city is perched. Ronda is one of the oldest cities of Spain, having an origin in the Neolithic age and even has cave paintings belonging to the Paleolithic age. The existence of human life in the present city of Ronda can be traced to the megalithic necropolis � Dolmen of El Choppo. The present city was founded by Celtic rulers, but the subsequent Roman and Moorish rulers have left their prominent impressions on the culture and architecture of the region. The Romans brought several features of Roman civil life along with them, like the theater. Ronda emerged to a position of importance during the rule of the Nazari Dynasty of Granada. The coming of the Catholics brought about a sea change in the economy, art and culture of Ronda, which is persistent till date. The gastronomy of Ronda is famous for its variety; each delicacy carries with it a distinct flavor of a particular region, a particular era gone by. The wine and wine cellars at Ronda are no less famous.

Places to Visit at Ronda:

The Puente Nuevo or the New Bridge
Arab Walls and City Gates
Arab Public Baths
Church of Padre Jesus
Giant's House
Palace of the Marquis of the Salvatierra
Convent of Saint Francisco
Church of Santa Maria La Mayor
Bullring
Church of the Holy Spirit
Arch of Philip V
Merced's Convent
City Hall
Cave chapel of the Virgin De La Cabeza
Palace of the Mondragon
El Tajo's Tree Lined Avenue
Palace of the Arabian king
Church of St. Cecelia
St. Sebastian's Minaret
Virge De Los Dolores's Shrine
St. John Bosco's House
Sierra De Las Neives' Natural Park
Sierra De Grazalema's National Park
Los Alcornocales' Natural Park

Museums of Ronda:

Interpretation center of the new bridge
Museum of the City
Lara's Museum
Bandolero's Museum
Museum of Hunting
Bull Fighting Museum
Peinado's Museum
Wine Museum of Ronda

Celebrations at Ronda:

Fair and Festival of Pedro Romero
Holy Week (9^th to 16^th April)

Excursions from Ronda:

To the ancient archaeological city of Acinipo settled by the Romans.
Excursion to the prehistoric (Neolithic) cave of La Pileta
Hiking to - The Valley of Lifa, The Pilar of Coca, Through the Gorge's mills, The Plains of the Cross and the Salt Hills, The Gorge of the Fan, The Gorge of the Fan, The Pilar de Cartajima, From Ronda to Benaojan through the Station

Accommodation at Ronda:

Tourists can find accommodation at the following places within Ronda �