Description Rhonda, Spain

Ronda - the cradle of the Spanish bullfight. Here is the biggest, most majestic and the very first arena for a bullfight, where to this day held views. In his spare time arena works as a museum and offers visitors a unique opportunity to learn a little more about the development of this unusual art form. This charming little town you will find a nice cozy restaurants and cafes, as well as imbued extraordinary atmosphere of this Spanish city.

"... I, sir, - I answered - from Ronda, the town, situated on a very high cliffs and steep cliffs, usually very violent-prone east and west winds, so that if there were buildings like these storms to be demolished . " - Vicente Espinel, "Life of Marcos de Obregon"

Ronda is located 100 km from Malaga, in the highlands at an altitude of 750 m above sea level.

This is a quiet town with a leisurely course of life. Tourists often come here on day trips, but not all vacation. All the attractions of the city is quite possible to see and one day. Those for whom the active conduct of each day is not so important, would love Ronda for a special opportunity for a full retirement, which gives this city.

The city declared a national monument of Spain and built on both sides of the ravine (100 m), which divides it into two parts: the old city of 13 century and the new city of 8 century. Both parts are connected by the so-called "New Bridge", built in 18 century. The specific location of Ronda, rugged terrain for centuries kept isolated town, where the difficult periods of history have found haven various historical characters.

Ronda was founded by the Celts, but in the architectural field is dominated by the Roman and Moorish features. By the sights of the city are the oldest in Spain, the bullfight arena for Plaza de Toros, the Arab baths, built in the XIII-XIV centuries. Ronda attended writers Ernest Hemingway and Orson Welles. Their admiration for the beauty of this city and the courage of its inhabitants is reflected in their works.

In the city there are three bridges that were built in the XVIII century: "Roman Bridge" (Puente San Miguel), "Old Bridge" (Puente Viejo) and the "New Bridge" (Puente Nuevo).

Sightseeing can start by crossing the foothills of the Ronda, where gaze enjoy breathtaking landscapes. Further examination of the beautiful city of Ronda, one of the oldest cities in Spain, where the Romans, Celts, Phoenicians and Arabs left a rich historical heritage.

You will visit the cathedral, otlichayuschngosya mixture of Romanesque, Arabic and Gothic styles, and then walk through the old quarter of town with charming narrow streets, visits to historical and art museum Lara and viewing profound natural canyon.