Ronda: the Spain of the chronicles does exists

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The most authentic Spain, the one that seemed to be a legend, is in Andalusia, in Malaga… in the mountainous area of Ronda. In the heart of the province of Malaga, on top of a natural watchtower, you will discover a spectacular town. Ronda is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful villages of Spain, a place that fascinated travellers of all eras. Discover what well-known characters, such as Benjamin Disraeli, Richard Ford, Ernest Hemingway, Martin Amis or Orson Welles among others, experienced.

Ronda and its travelers, the romantic ones

The romantic travelers of the nineteenth century told the world the impression that these área of Malaga had made on them, particulary Ronda. Fascinated by the paths full of bandits, the serranas (local women) and the bullfighting.

Benjamin Disraeli, in his Home Letters described this passion: “The air of the mountain, the rising sun, the rising appetite, the variety of picturesque things and people we met, and the impending danger, made my life delightful”

Among these first travelers we can also find names like Lewis, Ford, Merimeé, Davillier… narrators of their vision of Ronda to the world.

Ronda and its summery visitors

Ronda has never stopped exerting that power of attraction. In fact, even in the twentieth century, many intellectuals have continued succumbing to the beauty and the magic of this unique town.

Ernest Hemingway

One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century and a torrent of nature in his way of embracing life. A perfect combination to make him fall in love with Ronda and its mystery. Part of his novel For whom the bell tolls takes place in the cliffs of Tajo de Ronda.

Orson Welles

The film director Orson Welles was infatuated with Spain in general and Ronda in particular, locality that inspired him in a special way. Did you know that his ashes rest in Ronda? In particular, they are in the property of his friend: the legendary bullfigther Antonio Ordóñez.

Martin Amis

The astute English novelist found a fascinating world during his youth summers in Ronda, a mixture of seduction and atavism that attracted him deeply. It is said that he even found love in the daughter of Antonio Ordóñez, the popular and gorgeous Carmina.

Thus Ronda has always left quite an impression on the visitor. A place with a singular force to awake the emotions of artists and intellectuals, and to bring about the necessity to tell the world. Now it is your turn to come to Ronda and share your experience!

Ronda and history

  

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