Where to buy convent sweets and pastries in Ronda?

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Where to buy convent sweets and pastries in Ronda?
Where to buy convent sweets and pastries in Ronda?

In Spain, many convents earn a living by selling handmade sweets, pastries, and confections. The recipes have been passed down through the centuries with some dating back to the times of the Romans and Moors. However, with fewer nuns and the closing of many convents, this tradition is at risk of being lost. So, Where to buy convent sweets and pastries in Ronda?

One of the convents preserving this ancient tradition is the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Merced in Ronda. The convent has a small bakery where visitors can purchase unique and delicious “Convent Sweets” while also supporting the nuns financially.

Every day, many people visit the Nuestra Señora de la Merced church and take photographs. However, they often continue on to other popular tourist destinations in Ronda, such as the Alameda gardens, bullring and Puente Nuevo As a result, they may miss out on a fascinating and hidden corner of daily life in Ronda.

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Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Merced Ronda

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Nuestra Señora de la Merced, Ronda

The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Merced is one of Ronda’s more curious churches, and is also a convent for the nuns and priests of the Discalced Carmelites of Ronda. Previously they resided in the Santa Cecilia church.

The term “Discalced Carmelites” refers to a branch of the Carmelite Order within the Catholic Church, known for their reform movement initiated by Saint Teresa of Avila and Saint John of the Cross in the 16th century. “Discalced” literally means “without shoes,” symbolizing their commitment to a life of poverty, simplicity, and strict adherence to the contemplative traditions of the order. This reform emphasized a return to the original spirit of the Carmelite hermits, focusing on prayer, community life, and austerity.

Where to buy convent sweets and pastries in Ronda?

La Merced is more correctly a “Basilica” since it is home to a holy relic. The “incorruptible hand of Saint Teresa of Avila” and the story behind this is in itself worth telling even if you never visit the church. (Although if you visit Ronda you’ll most certainly see the church as you pass by the Alameda gardens.)

This is also the place where you can try out the curious way of buying sweets and pastries from the nuns who reside here: https://rondatoday.com/where-to-buy-convent-sweets-and-pastries-in-ronda/

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Savoring Tradition: The Best Tomato Soup Recipe from Jerez de la Frontera in Spain

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Savoring Tradition: The Best Tomato Soup Recipe from Jerez de la Frontera in Spain

Nestled in the heart of Andalusia, the charming town of Jerez de la Frontera boasts a culinary gem that has stood the test of time—its legendary tomato soup. As you wander the streets of this historic Spanish enclave, you’ll quickly discover that tomato soup here is much more than a mere dish; it’s a cherished tradition, as integral to Jerez’s cultural tapestry as its world-famous Feria and the graceful sherry horses. Savoring Tradition: The Best Tomato Soup Recipe from Jerez de la Frontera in Spain

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Quotes from Famous People who Stayed in Ronda

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Ronda, the city of dreams

“La Cuidad Soñada“, the city of dreams. This is how so many eminent people have viewed Ronda and those of us lucky enough to live here agree.

Before we start I’d like to add my poem to the list! (though I am far from famous! :) ) Then, we’ll move on to the most famous quote that gave Ronda its nick name. “The City of Dreams”

The Splendor of Ronda by Clive Muir (1965 -)

Clive Muir - Owner and author at Ronda Today

In Ronda, where the cliffs embrace,
A city breathes with timeless grace.
Hemmed by skies and ancient stone,
A tale of wonder, brightly shone.

Orson’s gaze upon the land,
Saw beauty sculpted, vast and grand.
Hemingway, with heart and pen,
Found stories where the mountains bend.

Rilke’s whispers in the breeze,
Poems born among the trees.
Romantic visions, clear and bright,
Beneath the Andalusian light.

Kings and poets, travelers too,
Fell in love with Ronda’s view.
A bridge that spans the gorge so wide,
History woven, side by side.

Echoes of the past remain,
In every street and sunlit lane.
A town where dreams and legends flow,
Carved by hands of gods below.

So stand upon the ancient wall,
And hear the timeless voices call.
Ronda’s spirit, wild and free,
A living, breathing poetry.

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