Nuestra Señora del Socorro

The church of muestra Señora del Socorro in Ronda

The parish church of Socorro (Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Socorro) was only built in 1956 but it, and the plaza around it, feature prominently on every walking tour of Ronda. The ground on which the church stands was the location of a parish chapel, a hospital, and before that a Muslim chapel.

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Ronda, the City of Dreams in Andalucia

The Andalusian city of Ronda in Spain
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Welcome to Ronda the “City of Dreams”. Ronda is one of the most popular white towns in southern Spain, known for its dramatic scenery and historic charm. This compact hilltop city is easy to explore on foot. Stroll along cobbled streets as you visit iconic sites like the Real Maestranza bullring, the Puente Nuevo and the breathtaking El Tajo Gorge.

In Ronda you will discover beautiful churches, museums, and wonderful tapas bars and restaurants.

Thinking of staying in Ronda? Find a hotel

As well as being blessed with some of Spain’s most impressive natural and historic monuments, the accommodation options in Ronda are excellent because many offer views of the Tajo gorge from their windows and balconies plus the stunning views of the mountains surrounding the city.

Four star hotels in Ronda include the Parador, Molino del Arco, Reina Victoria, Montelirio, Maestranza, Acinipo, Ronda Valley, and Hotel San Gabriel.

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Puente Nuevo and El Tajo Gorge

Puente Nuevo and El Tajo Gorge in Ronda

One of the few cities in the world to be naturally split into two halves, the city  of Ronda has the Puente Nuevo and El Tajo Gorge! The gorge also served as the most formidable defence Ronda’s enemies have ever tried to attack. Known as “El Tajo”, the gorge was created by constant erosion of the river Guadalevín.

Visiting the area around the Puente Nuevo and El Tajo Gorge.

The gorge is quite narrow only 68m at it’s widest, but in places very deep and up to 120 metres.  Incredibly photogenic, the Puente Nuevo is one of Spain’s most photographed locations. The rio Guadalevín exits El Tajo into the valley below where it was traditionally used by a number of flour mills to drive their grinding stones. All flour grinding activity ceased in 1917 after a rock slide destroyed the canal supplying the water.

Puente Nuevo seen from the Valley
The Puente Nuevo and El Tajo Gorge. On the left on top of the cliff is the Ronda Parador.

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