Ronda is located in the southwest of Spain and it can be reached from various cities. Málaga is probably the biggest city nearby. However, this time my friends and I made a day-trip to Ronda from Sevilla by bus. From the bus station (photo 1), walk down Calle San José and turn left on Calle Molino, you can reach Plaza del Socorro within 5 minutes. Plaza del Socorro gained its place in modern politics due to Blas Infante, who was the father of Andalusian nationalism. On this plaza are the Statue of Hercules and the two lions (Estatua Hércules y los leones)(photo 2) and the Parish Church of Socorro (Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Socorro)(photo 3–4), which was built in the 20th century. Most of the tourist attractions are close to Plaza del Socorro.
One street block away is the oldest bullring in Spain, Bullring of the Royal Cavalry of Ronda (Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballería de Ronda). Corridas Goyescas is the famous annual bullfight that takes place every September in Ronda. Maybe due to animal protection or bullfight being slowly outdated, there…
