| Page Views: 1,123 Last Visit to Ronda: May, 2006 | Ronda - Pearl of the Andalusian mountains by HORSCHECK - last update: Oct 14, 2008 |
| Archway of Philipe V and Church of Padre Jesus |
I must admit that I hadn't heard much about Ronda before my visit to the 2nd European VT meeting in Marbella in May 2006. As Ronda seems to be among the nicest places in Andalusia I decided to take a daytrip from Marbella.
The bus ride to Ronda which is situated at 750m above sea level offers panoramic views of the Andalusian mountains. Ronda is home to about 36.000 people and it is one of the oldest towns in Spain. Arabic influences can be recognised in both architecture and culture.
The city is divided by the Rio Guadalevin which has carved out the steep El Tajo gorge. Various bridges including the famous New Bridge span this canyon and link the historic Old Town with the busy New Town.
"The difficulty in life is the choice.”
--- George Moore ---
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| Pros: | "Stunning views of the steep gorge and the mountains." | | Cons: | "Ronda can be quite hot and packed with day trippers in the summer." | | In A Nutshell: | "Pearl of the Andalusian mountains." |
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nomorewars Sun May 31, 2009 22:23 UTC
I envy this page, Holger; it has been my dream to visit Ronda, especially El Tajo, ever since I first read about it in Ernest Hemingway’s novel “For Whom The Bell Tolls”. | angiebabe Sat Jan 31, 2009 17:11 UTC
Hi I think youre right about the best route is by bus from Malaga - I went by train which was very nice but its the train route from Ronda to Algeciras that is famed for its scenery and I enjoyed that. Lovely town is Ronda! | dunsparking Mon Sep 8, 2008 15:39 UTC
These bus companies also leave from Malaga bus station | TheWanderingCamel Sat Aug 23, 2008 16:42 UTC
I'd heard Ronda was special - your photos confirm that! leyle |
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