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The
extension of agricultural production and the rising
importance of tourism are now the basis of the town’s
economic development. The most of its 36,800 inhabitants
(2009) live in the new part of the city, "El Mercadillo", which is divided by an old stone bridge
over an impressive river gorge from the old medieval part,
called "La Ciudad".
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La Ciudad (Old part) – the main attractions of Ronda are here,
including the houses of old nobility.
Puente Nuevo – bridge from the 18th
century combining the two parts of Ronda. Good views over
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Palacio
del Marqués de Salvatierra – noble house from the 18th century with a precious façade. From here there is a
walkway across the Roman bridge ("puente viejo")
until reach the
Arab baths – very well preserved baths
dating from the 13th and 14th.century and with impressive
arches.
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Santa María la Mayor church - built
over of the old mosque during the 16th and 17th century
in Gothic style and with some Renaissance elements.
Mondragón Palace – Mudéjar palace from
the 15th century, today site of the City Museum.
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Plaza del Campillo – great view- point over the Tajo gorge. From here there is a winding
walkway to the Cristo Arch. From there a
nice view over the "Puente Nuevo" bridge.
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El Mercadillo (Newer part of the city)
Plaza de Toros – the oldest and perhaps the most beautiful bullring of Spain only a
few feet from the old bridge. Constructed in the year 1785
in Neoclassical style with a Baroque doorway. Inside
reside the Museo taurino (Bullfight Museum)
Templete de la Virgen de los Dolores –
18th century building in Cecilia street. Curious
for its statues at the front: these represent executed
people.
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Pileta
cave - 20
kms/13 miles southwest near Benaoján. Cave with prehistoric paintings. Other caves can be
visited near Montejaque.
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| Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park – nature park, declared a protected biosphere,
because rich in Spanish pine ("pinsapo") and
with a large colony of mountain goats (approx. 20 kms/13
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Iglesia
Rupestre de la Virgen de la Cabeza – small 9th century monastery, situated 3 kms/2 miles south. Good views over the town.
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Tourist information
Plaza de España 8
Plaza de Blas Infante
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Traffic connections
Regional trains (RENFE) to Málaga, Granada and Algeciras
Local roads to Arcos de la Frontera, Antequera, Coin/Málaga,
Coast/Marbella
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Accommodation
Approx. 20
hotels and hostels of different categories and prices.
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Tapa bars
Cervecería Quino; La Farola; La Giralda; Faustino, La
Alhambra; Al Mocabar; Hermanos Macías; Benito; San
Francisco
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Restaurants
Don Miguel, C/Villanueva 4
Santa Pola, C/Santo Domingo 3
Doña Pepa, Plaza del Socorro
Sol y Sombra, C/Virgen de la Paz 26
Pedro Romero, C/Virgen de la Paz 18
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Leisure
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Shopping
New part: C/Carrera Espinel;
Old part: C/Armiñán
Ceramics, leather goods, rustic furniture
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