A Walking Tour of Ronda, Spain

Leigh McAdam , Hike Bike Travel

A few years ago John and I spent a week biking in Spain’s Andalusia region. The trip finished in Ronda, a wonderful town, and one of the oldest in Spain, precariously perched in part above a rocky canyon with a depth of 120 meters.

The town is situated in the Malaga province, just 100 kilometers away from the North Africa coast.

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One of its most famous symbols is the bridge; the Nuevo Puente built in the 18th century. It is a marvel from any angle. This is the bridge that Hemingway immortalized in his book – For Whom the Bell Tolls. We spent a day walking the town and trying to visit most of its famous sites.

Leigh McAdam , Hike Bike Travel

Here are some of the highlights – at least in my mind.

This article was written by Leigh McAdam and originally published on HikeBikeTravel.com.Read the original here.

Interesting to look down on a garden plot in shades of green Leigh McAdam , Hike Bike Travel

Bullfighting has been big in Ronda but will it end up going the way of the English blood hunt? Leigh McAdam , Hike Bike Travel

White buildings – some that are hotels and restaurants – along the edge of the gorge Leigh McAdam , Hike Bike Travel