Granada and Ronda

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January 25th 2018

Published: January 31st 2018

By local bus we travelled to Granada for a getaway of 3 days and two nights. Granada is overlooked by the magnificent Alhambra, a 12th century walled city built by the moors and occupied by the ruling sultans and their retinue until their conquest by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in 1492..obviously a big year for Spain. Like Toledo, it had distinct Moorish, Jewish and Christian sections. In a... Read Full Entry

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The entry gate for the bull

Ronda is regarded as the home of the bullfighting tradition in Spain. The Ronda arena was built in the 1700s.

Old city walls

Like so many other Spanish cities Ronda endured a succession of invaders despite its impressive natural cliff top location and walls.

Travelling artists

This mural celebrates the travellers who came to entertain the locals and brighten up their lives. It also gives a good overview of the ‘old town.’

Bodega artifact

Not sure what this interesting thing was used for but everything else on the walls looked genuine.

Parador view

From our room. We were torn between enjoying the view and getting out to see Ronda.

Mondragon Palace

From our visit to Granada we learned to identify Moorish arches like this one and the distinctive ‘patio’ with its water feature, in a residence dating back to the 14th century. It houses a museum that traces the history of the Ronda area from the Stone Age to the Christian conquest of the Moors.

31st January 2018

Lorraine Runstedler
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Touring Spain
I am taking the tour with you guys this morning as I sit here having a piece of toast on this very windy, dull, cold, blistery morning - thanks for taking me on your journey - amazing pics. as usual - you are both so ''worldy''spell check does not like my word - be safe you two - xo

31st January 2018

Stephen
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Exploring Andalucia
You guys are certainly hitting the high spots of Andalucia. The Alhambra in Granada and the bullfighting school in Ronda both A list visits.

31st January 2018

Garry Rasmussen
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G'day
A great experience ... spectacular place!

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