In a nailbiting game against one of the strongest football teams in the world, the Spanish national side prevailed with a spectacular head ball, taking Spain to the FIFA World Cup final for the first time in its history, and in the process generating euphoria and celebrations that continued long into the night, keeping several residents of Ronda awake.
Embarrassment for Town Council Regarding Illegal Works in the Tajo
The Ayuntamiento of Ronda has unwittingly started construction on a youth hostel and 3 star hotel in old mill buildings close to the Guadelevin river below the Puente Nuevo in buildings not owned by the council, leaving red faces as the rightful owners agree not to seek legal remedies.
Corrida Goyesca 2010, and Plaza de Toros Celebrates 225 Years
2010 is a special year for the annual Corrida Goyesca and the Real Maestranza de Ronda as both celebrate the 225th anniversary of the construction of Ronda’s Plaza de Toros, a nationally protected monument with a fascinating history.
Montecorto and Serrato to get Independence from Ronda
The two small villages of Montecorto and Serrato, currently part of the city of Ronda for administrative purposes will soon be incorporated as independent municipalities within Málaga province.
Andalucía’s local autonomy law was recently overhauled removing the minimum requirement of 2500 residents before a community could be incorporated, and will become law during July 2010, meaning that Montecorto and Serrato now have the opportunity to manage their own affairs.
Real Maestranza Sponsors Concerts in Ronda
The Real Maestranza de Ronda, owners of the iconic bullring in Ronda, will next week (5th to the 9th July 2010) be sponsoring a week of music and conferences adopting the theme “Música y representación” – and have invited several exciting performers to Ronda, including Ensemble Cosmos 21, Pilar Jurado and Duncan Gifford, Aba Taano, and Radio No-Man’s Land.