Ronda, Spain

Most historians believe Ronda was founded by Celts back in the 6th Century BC, making it one of Spain’s oldest towns. Although remains from Neolithic times have been found. Over the years it has changed hands between the Celts, Islamic Moors, the Roman Empire, and Spain, in endless spouts of bloody battles and religious reform.

Remnants of each culture and period of history still stand as a reminder of how Ronda came to be. The sheer geography of the town is a spectacle in itself, as it sits high atop the mountains overlooking the countryside. This city is indeed a romantic one and as you walk through you can marvel at the bull ring, the new and old bridge, the Arab baths and numerous church's perched among the hilltop. The city itself sits on top of a huge cliff face and views on this side can be seen for kilometers. The gorge is only 68 meters at its widest, but can be as much as 120 metres deep.Read more