29 Jun
Posted by Jim Mackie as About Andalucia, Events, Malaga, Ronda
Ronda , located in Malaga province is one of the most historical cities in Andalucia , and is well known for hosting many great events during the year. It is an important town in the cultural history of Andalucia.
It is located 113 km from Malaga and just 48 km from Marbella.
Between the 18th and 20th [...]
Located 22km from Ronda in the upper Genal region of the Ronda highlands is the tiny village of Júzcar in Andalucia
The surrounding countryside is dominated by the high peaks of Benamahoma, El Castillejo, Jardón and Jarastepar, the last of these being the highest in the area at 1,425 metres. It is covered in typical Mediterranean [...]
25 Sep
Posted by Glynis as About Andalucia, Andalucia History, Malaga, Ronda
Although tales of bandits or highwaymen and their daring escapades still have the power to fascinate, most people believe that they belong firmly in the past. In Spain, however, that past is very recent and within living memory, especially in the Ronda region.
The road (M5402) from Ardales (on the N357 62.5km northwest of Malaga) to [...]
27 Aug
Posted by Jim Mackie as About Andalucia, Events, Malaga, Ronda
During the first week in September the Andalucia town of Ronda celebrates its annual Goyesque Fair. This is an event not to be missed if you enjoy Bull Fighting. During the event participants dress in the traditional 18th and 19th century costumes of the bull ring
Apart from the bull fights there are numourous parades around [...]
07 Jul
Posted by Glynis as About Andalucia, Malaga, Nature, Ronda
The cliffs of the ancient town of Ronda, cut in two by the 130m (on three sides) gorge of El Tajo (the cut or the slash); the two halves joined by an 18th century arched bridge, the Puente Nuevo (new bridge); are a spectacular sight but this is spectacular country and as breathtaking as the [...]