Private Historic Walking Tour in Ronda

Puerta de Almocabar

Set off at Almocabar gate, one of the main entries to the impressive walled city of Ronda during Moorish times (Muslim rule). In the 13th century, it was through this gate that the Catholic Monarch entered Ronda during their triumphal march after the reconquest of the city. Almocabar gate, one of the most outstanding remains of the defensive fortress walls, is well preserved. You can walk along the walls and enjoy views of the San Francisco area from the viewpoints of the two towers.

Iglesia de Santa Maria la Mayor

Next, you will walk by the Church of Saint Mary the Elder. The church was built on the remains of a 13-century mosque which was itself constructed on top of a Visigothic church built on top of a Roman altar. Thanks to its rich history as a legacy from different civilizations, this monumental construction bears characteristics of various architectural styles: Renaissance, Gothic, Moorish, and Roman.

As we move on, you will stop by Arab Baths of Ronda, one of Ronda’s most important tourist attractions. It is the best conserved of its kind in Spain and a hidden treasure that used to have a sophisticated water system using a traditional Moorish waterwheel. Its interior echoes Arabic ideas of cosmology with the star-shaped skylights and air vents in the vaulted ceilings. During Islamic domination, the baths were used for a cleansing and purifying ritual before people went to mosques.