RONDA

Perched high up in the hills above the Costa del Sol, Ronda is a pretty, sophisticated town with some interesting history.  The first bullring in Spain was built in Ronda in 1572.  It was initially constructed as a centre for horse training  and not primarily intended as a place to fight bulls.  Bulls were introduced to train the riders in the art of evasion.  This proved to be an exciting spectator sport which eventually led to the first established bullfights in the late 18th century.  The bullring still stands and is still in use.  Another of the town's main attractions is the spectacular gorge which is spanned by an 18th century arched bridge. 

GALICIA ASTURIAS CANTABRIA BASQUE COUNTRY NAVARRA CASTILE AND LEON LA RIOJA ARAGON CATALONIA MADRID EXTEMADURA CASTILLA LA MANCHA VALENCIAN COMMUNITY BALEARIC ISLANDS ANDALUCIA MURCIA CANARY ISLANDS