Ronda

Having given Ronda a big build up to Sarah ever since we first came to Spain, we were both hoping it lived up to its reputation and my memory, which is not always reliable. But it delivered and we both loved it. We walked through the new town to the Bull ring.

 

 

Then across the bridge into the Old quarter.

 

 

 

 There were street musicians everywhere playing classical guitar, harp and other instruments.

We visited the Palacio Mondragon, which is now a museum and has original Moorish mosaics and plasterwork.

 

 

 We then took a trip down into what they call mines below Casa del Rey Moro. These have 365 steps leading through a rabbit warren of tunnels,but we thought they were just an elaborate way of getting down to the river.

 

 

The Town hall or Ayuntamiento has a two-tier arcaded façade with Mudejar ceiling and was remodelled in the 20th century incorporating older buildings.

 

 

All in all a very pretty town in a dramatic setting on top of a high ridge,even the new side is very pleasant with all the modern shops.