Elevated at 739m high is Ronda city of Malaga, Andalucia region in Southern part of Spain. This hidden gem of Ronda is a great stop between Seville and Granada. There are a number of reasons that you should stop by in Ronda, such as the iconic bridge – Puente Nuevo which link up the old and new parts of the city overlooking below El Tajo gorge below. Bullrings in Ronda is another top attractions as it is said to be the oldest bullrings in Spain.
1. Ronda Bull Ring
Ronda has one of the oldest bullrings in Spain, it is smaller compared to the bullring in Madrid but beautiful as it was built with the traditional old sandstones.
2. Paseo de Blas Infante
It is a nice walkway or park sits next to the bullring. There are several interesting monuments in the parks which may draw your attention. The walkway is clean and serene with well-kept trees.
Free to enter the park Paseo de Blas Infante
3. Pedro Romero Statue
With the outfit, you know this guy is a bullfighter. Yes, he is the legendary bullfighter from the Romero family in Ronda, called Pedro Romero Martinez born here.
4. Mirador de Aldehuela
It is located in between the Old city end of the Puente Nuevo and the Casa de Congresos. This is a great spot to check out the most impressive view of the valley, the El Tajo Gorge and the New Bridge. The mirador or lookout point is named in after the famous architect Jose Martin de Aldehuela, who built the new stone bridge – Puente Nuevo and bullring.
5. The view Mirador de Aldehuela
There are several angles to look at, the El Tajo Gorge, the “New Bridge” and also Ronda White Village – Pueblos Blancos
6. The iconic stone bridge – Puente Nuevo
This is the most important landmark and the most stunning architecture marvel in Spain. Click the link to read more about Puente Nuevo.
7. Plaza del Socorro
This is an attractive square in the heart of Ronda new town where you see statues, fountains, tapas restaurants and cafes.
8. Confitería Las Campanas – Tapas Restaurant
The Cafe tapas restaurant is located in the busy square. We ordered some quick hot and cold tapas here and choose to sit inside. They also have some covered outdoor seating.
Tapas are similar to snacks or small plates of food, can be served cold and hot.
Cold Tapas
Hot Tapas
The total cost is Euro 19.10 including drinks for 4 people as we don’t eat so much. I won’t say the food is fantastic but if you need a quick meal, this is ideal.
Statue of Hercules and the two lions stand in the middle of the Square. The bird on top of Hercules is real. These statues are believed to be related to some important events in Andalusian political history. Tourists love taking pictures with these statues.
An immigrant lady carries souvenirs on her head walking on the busy square of Ronda city. I have seen many of the immigrants during my trip to Spain. I guess this is what was mentioned in the news – “European migrant crisis”.
9. Iglesia del Socorro
The beautiful church is situated in the square which dominates the surroundings and stands out. There are a pair of bell towers at the church which worth to take a look at. This is not a very big church and relatively new, built-in 1956.
10. Shopping in Ronda
Carrera Espinel (formerly known as Calle de la Bola) is the main shopping street in Ronda. I did manage to do some purchase here. Calzados La Bomba is one of the big shoes store and offer a huge range of style with very affordable price. I bought a pair of grey boots with studs here.
11. Take a horse carriage
The horse carriage is something that tourist like to do when in Ronda, I saw the man holding the price list – Euro 30 for 20-30 min ride.
Another random church in Ronda City
Final thoughts:
Ronda is really a nice stop between Seville and Granada. The jaw-dropping scenery from the iconic bridge Puenta Nuevo and oldest bullring -The Plaza de Toros are some of the must-do while in Ronda city. The city is small and easy to explore the old and new town on foot.
And yes, don’t forget to do some shopping as things here are quite cheap compared to other parts of Spain.
21 comments
What a fantastic city! That bridge is amazing. I can’t believe humans built that by hand! I’d love to see Ronda one day.
Dear Stacie,
It is such an architectural marvel.
Ronda looks amazing! All the sight seeing with the beautiful views and statues looks so picturesque. Glad you enjoyed Ronda.
Yes, we certainly enjoyed Ronda, the scenery, the food and the shopping are incredible.
I visited Ronda about three years ago when I was living in Granada. It is definitely a cute town that is well-known for it’s rock bridge. I will be honest, though, that your comment about the immigrant woman and picture of her kind of rubbed me the wrong way. Yes, it is true that there are immigrants living in Spain (heck I myself am one since I’m originally from the United States … although I doubt you’d think to take a photo of me since my being white means I don’t really stand out in Europe). However they’re not really a tourist attraction and I hope you got her permission before taking her photo and putting it on your blog.
Dear Nina,
Thanks for your comment. It’s not an attraction you are right, and I did not include that in my list of 11 things to see. I only journal down what I have seen in Spain. I am talking about the European immigrant crisis which I observe in Europe during my tour. The Arab Spring became the Arab’s winter and caused so much trouble in Europe – is something I observe first hand. There are so many refugees that were begging (not even selling), at the popular attraction sites, in front of the cathedral or even at the Plaza Squares.
By the way, this is my blog and I can put up what I want, base on my thought and experience. Is not you or anyone tell me what I should and should not do. As an American, you should “mind your own business”, don’t come and tell me what I should do and not do in my own blog.
I would love to visit Spain it seems like such an amazing place
Dear Cynthia,
Spain is such a lovely place to visit and Ronda is a little hidden gem in the Andalucia region, the southern part of Spain. Bullring is something you may want to pay a visit when you are in Ronda.
Seeing the architecture in a new city is one of my favorite things to do when I travel. This looks like such a cute little town.
Dear Ashley,
You are right, Ronda is a cute little town which was separated by the New Bridge into two town, the new part and old part. Lovely to spend a day or so in Ronda.
I haven’t been to Spain in so long! The beautiful views and absolutely delicious food (my husband, a self-proclaimed foodie, loves it) is so good. This reminds me I should come back to visit!
Dear Elizabeth,
Spain is the paradise for the foodies, the tapas are really something visitors need to do while in Spain.
It’s been a while since I was here, and I feel all nostalgic after reading this! I do miss some good tapas too, and now thinking of where I can get some! La Ronda is such a pretty town, and those views from the Mirador are spectacular!
Dear Lisa,
I love Ronda city, the food and shopping are so affordable compared to other cities in Spain! I bought a pair of fashionable boots here.
I would love to visit Spain someday. These look like some fabulous places to visit.
We’d like to see the stone bridge in Puente Nuevo! It looks amazing surprised its still standing!
I want to visit spain so badly. It would be such a beautiful place and these pictures really showcase that. Also, the food looks so amazing!!!
Love the place and your story seems like something I can go back to one day if I’m able to visit this place. On my bucket list!
Great tips! I haven’t been to Spain but I’m hoping to be in these places someday. Will definitely add this in my bucket list.
Oh Spain is absolutely stunning! I’d love to visit one day…so many lovely sights!
What a stunning place to visit – the Puente Nuevo especially – I would love to see this