Introducing Ronda
Perched on an inland plateau riven by the 100m fissure of El Tajo gorge and surrounded by the beautiful Serranía de Ronda, Ronda is the most dramatically sited of all the pueblos blancos. Just an hour north of the Costa del Sol, Ronda is a world away from the coastal scene. It attracts its quota of visitors, but many are day-trippers.
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With its setting, quaint old Islamic town and a romantic place in Spanish folklore, Ronda has fascinated travellers from Dumas to Hemingway and beyond. For most of the Islamic period, Ronda was the capital of an independent statelet, and its near-impregnable position kept it out of Christian hands until 1485. Modern-day alternative-lifestylers have set up home in and around the town, adding an arty touch.
Last updated: Sep 23, 2008
