Ronda Spain - El Tajo - Puente NuevoLocated in the province of Malaga 100km from the city of Malaga you will find the beautiful City of Ronda which is one of the oldest cities in Spain. Found in a mountainous area 750 metres above sea level the city has a population of over 35,000 this is a popular destination for people visiting Andalucia.

Ronda is divided in two by the Rio Guadalevin which caves our the steep El Tajo canyon upon which you will find the city perched. The stunning architecture of the city is influenced mainly by the Roman and Moorish rulers. In 1485 the forces of Catholic Spain took control Ronda and they too have left their mark on the City.

The two halves of the City are connected by three bridges which span the impressive canyon that separates them

  • Puente Romano - (Roman Bridge - Also know as Puente San Miguel)
  • Puente Viejo (Arab Bridge or Old Bridge)
  • Puente Nuevo (New Bridge)

The Puente Nuevo is the tallest at 120 metres above the canyon floor (El Tajo de Ronda) : all three are very impressive and form an important part of the Cities history and tourism.

Ronda has a whole host of attractions to offer visitors which include the Arab Public Baths which are the best conserved of its kind at the Iberian Peninsula. They can be found the old arab quarter of the city, known today as the San Miguel Quarter, formerly the outside quarter of the arab medina (city) of Ronda.

Palace of Mondragon - also known as Palace of the Marquis of Villasierra. This is is the most significant civil monument of Ronda.
Church of St. Cecilia - This is a impressive baroque style church and is just on of the many impressive churches in the city

Ronda also has a good selection of museums including

Museum of the City - Located in the Palace Of Mondragon and contains a huge selection of artifacts from the cities history

Bandolero’s Museum - This is the only museum in Spain dedicated to the bandoleros (bandits) of Spain

There are many attractions that makes Ronda an ideal place to visit whilst on holiday in Andalucia and there is a good selection of Accommodation in the city from little guest houses to fabulous 4 star hotels. For the more adventurous of you there are also camp sites in the area

There is also a good selection of bars, restaurants and fast food outlets in the city where you can get a good variety of both international and local cuisine.

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