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Ronda is a tight-knit, friendly community of 40,000, where students find an opportunity to really get to know Spanish people and make the town their home.
Located in the province of Malaga, in the autonomous region of Andalucia, Ronda boasts the oldest bullring in all of Europe, inaugurated in May 1785. The city consists of an old and ... read more
Ronda is a tight-knit, friendly community of 40,000, where students find an opportunity to really get to know Spanish people and make the town their home.
Located in the province of Malaga, in the autonomous region of Andalucia, Ronda boasts the oldest bullring in all of Europe, inaugurated in May 1785. The city consists of an old and a new part that are divided by the Tajo gorge but connected by a spectacular bridge, El Puente Nuevo. The new part of the city is a bustling commercial area centered on a busy pedestrian street called Calle La Bola, where residents conduct business, shop, eat tapas and socialize at outdoor cafes. From banks to bars, there is almost constant activity on this side of the bridge.
In contrast, the more tranquil side of town, the old part, is surrounded by a huge Arabic wall with a large, arched doorway, and is perched atop the highest point of the rocky cliffs. This area, known as the Barrio de San Francisco, hosts an open-air market every Sunday, providing residents the opportunity to stroll and shop for fresh foods and handmade crafts. This part of the city is the cultural center and the site of the Jalifa Palace, formerly the residence of Arab royalty. It has been completely restored and now houses the University of Malaga in Ronda's International Program for Spanish Studies. Less
