Andalusia is one of thehappyfew’ s favorite realms, a true kingdom of Moorish adventures, of wonderful and often dramatic findings and hot temper. It is a country and a culture in itself, and its thrills are downright endless. And still, if I was to pick one place on the map, for a one-time escape, I would pick Ronda.
Crossing the Puente Nuevo bridge over the El Tajo gorge and the Guadalevin river, you cannot but marvel at the 100m chasm below. Then take a breath in Plaza Espagna, walk pass the Parador towards the Miradouro for immense views over the Serranía de Ronda mountains. Without a sense of time, stroll endlessly through the old town, have a drink in one of the taverns hanging on the cliffs, go to the Old Bridge, down to the Palacio Mondragon and the Plaza Duquesa de Percent, then up to the center again to see the Plaza de Toros and have dinner at the excellent Abades. That’s a great way to spend an afternoon in Ronda.
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