Ronda’s location is truly spectacular. It is sited on a rocky outcrop and is divided by a hundred metre deep gorge. The Puente Nuevo, across the gorge, links the newer, where one finds the bullring, and the older parts of the town. In the older town there are many historic buildings – the Casa del Rey Moro with its 365 steps down to the river, the very impressive town hall and the Palacio Mondragon. Don’t forget to go to the Mirador El Campillo for fantastic views across the valley to the mountains.
Ronda is very much on the tourist trail and parking can be difficult. There are some car parks in the new town. However our suggestion is to park outside the town gates at the bottom of the old town and walk up Calle Arminan towards the Puente Nuevo. Once across the bridge turn left beyond the Parador and clearly signposted you will see the bullring – one of the best regarded and oldest in Spain. With its royal box and bull pens, as well as being able to walk into the arena, a visit here is well worth undertaking, irrespective of whether one approves of the sport or not.
There is also a most informative museum on site. We visited in May, but in September there is the Corrida Goyesca, with traditional costumes, it must be some spectacle. If you are interested book very early as apparently Ronda becomes even more crowded than normal. Ronda is also an excellent centre from which to explore the white towns (Pueblos Blancos) of the region. Ronda is less than an hours drive from the coast.