Ronda was originally settled some time in the Neolithic age.  Later, conquered by the Celts, the Romans, the Berbers, and finally the Catholics, today the city’s rich culture reflects its unique history.   There is no shortage of things to do in Ronda, but one of the most popular attractions is also the most controversial.  Members of Ronda’s Romero family invented modern bullfighting right here, in Ronda.  This means the city is a mecca for the supporters and a flashpoint for the opponents of bullfighting.  I will focus on discussing all the other amazing things to do in Ronda, and hopefully, provide some alternative reasons to visit this lovely town.   Things to Do in Ronda: The Puente Nuevo The most famous attraction in Ronda is also the most picturesque – the Puente Nuevo.  The New Bridge spans a 390 feet deep spasm that divides the city in two.  Although locals call it “the new bridge,” construction began in 1700 and took almost 30 years.  A gruesome legend says that during the Spanish Civil War prisoners lived in the little room just below the bridge – and thrown to their deaths from here.  Hemingway wrote about a similar story in his book “For […]

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