Monuments

Camino del Desfiladero del Tajo in Ronda

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Camino del Desfiladero del Tajo

This is an archived article. For up to date information about the Camino del Desfiladero del Tajo click here. Ronda Town Hall has approved a project to construct a walkway at the bottom of the famous gorge in the town. The renowned architect, Luis Machuca, known for designing Malaga’s Caminito del Rey, is behind this … Read more

Iglesia de Santa Cecilia in Ronda

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Iglesia de Santa Cecilia - Ronda

Dating from 1663, the Iglesia de los Trinitarios Descalzos as it was first known, was the third home of the “Order of Descalzed Nuns” of Ronda, who nowadays are located in the convent attached to the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Merced.

The plaza in front of the church, Plaza Los Descalzos, still retains the name of the order.

An older Christian chapel, the “Ermita del Cristo de las Penas o Peñas” occupied this site from mid 16th century, being demolished to make way for the church you see today. In 1836 the Descalzed Order vacated the church and convent, and a school was established on the site using the church as their chapel.

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Espiritu Santo

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Espiritu Santo church in Ronda

Despite its formidable appearance, the Holy Spirit Church is actually one of Ronda’s most noteworthy religious sites. What makes it particularly unique is that it’s integrated into the original fortified walls of the old city, and was even constructed on the foundations of a former octagonal tower once used by the Moors to defend the gate and walls in this part of Ronda. As a result, the church’s structure has a rich history and tells a fascinating story of the city’s past.

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Ronda’s Arab Baths

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Arab baths in Ronda

Rondas Arab Baths, known in Spanish as “Baños Arabes” are one of Ronda’s most important tourist attractions, and some argue more important than the unquestionably beautiful Puente Nuevo, or Ronda’s other claim to fame, the Plaza de Toros.

The baths are similar to the design perfected by the Romans, except that steam was used to sweat out pollutants from the body rather than soaking in hot water as the Romans used.

The Moors of Spain were also Muslim, so religious traditions were important, a Mosque was located next to the baths, and the baths were more than just a sanitary facility. They were also a place where locals and visitors alike would stop to purify and cleanse their bodies before entering the Mosque to purify their souls.

Practise your language skills and click here to read this article translated into Spanish!

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Exclusive private tours in Spain

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Exclusive private tours in Spain

Spain is a favorite destination for travellers and across the Iberian Peninsula there can be found carefully designed and, sometimes very exclusive private tours in Spain that combine cultural touring, food and wine experiences, luxury hotels and special-interest activities customized to individual interests. Private guides and drivers are sometimes essential to getting the most out … Read more