Ronda Day Trip from Granada

This excursion with transfer from Granada will allow you to discover the history of Ronda thanks to the explanations of an expert guide. Its foundation dates back to the time of the Punic Wars, it reached its maximum splendour under the Arab domination and took on its current form in the 15th century. The complete itinerary takes about 8 hours.

Ronda stands on a rocky massif and was an almost impregnable city. Today, the remains of the Arab walls and the Almocabar Gate, the old entrance to the town, are still preserved. A few metres further on is the Palacio de Mondragón, which used to receive the kings during their visits. It is characterised by its eclectic style: Moorish architecture blends perfectly with Renaissance architecture.

Another unmissable attraction is the House and Mine of the Moorish King, a ruined 14th century palace flanked by a tunnel dug into the rock for defensive purposes and to carry water into the house. Also worth a visit is the historic Bullring and the nearby Bullfighting Museum.

Last but not least is the New Bridge, which joins the two banks of the Tagus Gorge. Built between 1751 and 1793, it is over 100 metres high and is a masterpiece of engineering. This extraordinary infrastructure did not have an easy genesis. After an initial failed attempt, the work was completed by the architect José Martín de Aldehuela.