Leaving Ronda

After a couple days wandering Ronda, we loaded up the Jimny and headed out for Malaga. This drive took us through farmland that, except for the paved road, doesn't seem to have changed in centuries.

The Bridges of Ronda

The main bridge across the gorge, call the New Bridge, was finished in 1793. This is new here.

More Ronda

As mentioned in an earlier post, Ronda is situated on the top of a couple mesas. These two mesas are connected by three bridges. The newest, Puente Nuevo, was started in 1759 and took 34 years to build. From this bridge you can look down into the gorge of the Guadalevín River some 120 meters below.

A Walk about Old Town Ronda

Ronda is location on a couple tall mesas in abroad, rolling plane ringed by mountains. The farmlands look as if time has stood still. The fields of sheep, olives, and row crops seems to be stuck in some other time.

Church of Santa María la Mayor

Leaving Gibraltar, we headed inland, up in the mountains to Ronda. This is a former Islamic stronghold that was taken during the reconquista in 1486. This is a great little town, as you will see in subsequent postings. Our first stop upon arrival was the Church of Santa María la Mayor. And it is a truly amazing place.

The altar shown above is not the main altar. This is the one at the back of the church.