Plaza del Socorro and Blas Infante

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Plaza Socorro Ronda - Blas Infante - Hercules and Lions

Visitors to Ronda are often confused as to why our central plaza Socorro features a statue of a semi-naked man with two lions by his side and a couple of pillars behind him. What is their significance? Lets find out about the Plaza del Socorro and Blas Infante.

The answer lies in Andalusian nationalism and one of the most important events in recent Andalusian political history. The Assembly of Ronda in 1918. This was when the father of Andalusian nationalism, Blas Infante, unfurled the flag and symbols of Andalusia whilst standing on the first floor balcony of the ‘Circulo de Artistas‘. The building directly behind the fountain with red CA lettering above the windows.

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Alameda Park and El Balcon del Tajo

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Alameda y balcon del coño, Ronda

Stretching from the Parador Hotel, around Park Blas Infante, and along Paseo Hemingway, this route offers some of Ronda’s most spectacular views. The trail continues through Alameda Park and El Balcón del Tajo before merging into Paseo de los Ingleses, leading from the bullring back towards the Alameda gardens. Along the way, visitors can enjoy dramatic cliffside vistas and peaceful garden paths, making it a perfect stroll for photography and sightseeing.

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Acinipo Ruined Roman City

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The Roman ruins of old Ronda, Acinipo
Exploring the Ancient Ruins of Acinipo: A Glimpse into Roman History

Acinipo, or Ronda la Vieja (Old Ronda) is a captivating archaeological site that offers a fascinating glimpse into the Roman era of southern Spain. Located just a short drive from Ronda, Acinipo boasts well-preserved ruins that tell the story of a once-thriving Roman city.

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Nerja – Axarquia Costa

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Nerja, Axarquia Costa

There are many naturally beautiful towns along the coast of Andalucia, and Nerja is one of the best. The town is one of Malaga’s white-washed villages in the style of the Moorish era. Nerja is famous for it’s old quarter with narrow alleyways, and not to be missed, the Balcon de Europa, a wide partially covered walkway with breathtaking views of beaches and Mediterranean.

Right behind the Balcon, visitors will find the 17th century Moorish/baroque Church of El Salvador, and close by the attractive town hall building. Horse and carriage tours depart from here, giving a magical impression of Nerja and the town’s cobbled streets.

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A Daytrip to Nerja from Ronda

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Nerja A day trip from Ronda

Visitors to Ronda find the city to be a wonderful location from which to explore the rest of Andalucia, and the Axarquía coast is within reach if you like road trips! (i.e. its quite a long way!) Most people go to Nerja in order to visit the Nerja Caves.

Nerja is one of the gems of the south coast of Spain. It is about 40 minutes drive from Malaga, not much more from Malaga airport, and from Ronda about 2.5 to 3 hours. There and back it’s quite a long drive so we would recommend staying overnight or a couple of days to really explore the town and all it has to offer.

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