Ronda. Andalusian Cliffs.

Ronda, Spain. Andalusian Cliffs










Ronda - in the mountains, on a deep gorge in Malaga, with a Roman bridge crossing -- the name Ronda is thanks to Julius Caesar. See http://www.travelinginspain.com/Ronda. The site also keys other major towns. This city provided asylum for Moors fleeing the Inquisition after Granada fell. See http://all-that-is-interesting.com/the-rich-history-of-ronda-spain

The old quarter is Moorish. We stayed at a Parador, one in a system of excellent and reasonable hotels throughout Spain.   The government interest is in encouraging tourism, and in preserving fine old structures, such as monasteries, palaces, castles, and they keep the exteriors but change the inside.  See http://www.parador.es/en/portal.do.

They vary widely in cost, but are worth checking out before driving on.  They are convenient and we splurged for the view below. Some are surprisingly inexpensive.