Don Benito, Ronda

Around RONDA

Advantages: An absolute gem of a town in a stunning location
Disadvantages: Gets very busy...VERY

. The town stops dramatically at the edge of tall, sheer cliffs and you wonder exactly how you'll be able to drive up to it. Actually, it was pretty easy - so much for first impressions. We parked the car very close to the centre of town and strolled off to see the sights. Ronda consists of two very distinct quarters (shouldn't that really be halves?) - the old and the new. Don't get carried away now, the 'new' quarter is mainly 18th century so 'new' is a relative term. The two areas are divided very neatly by a gaping chasm called El Tajo through which the River Guadalevín flows. This, and the 'new' bridge that crosses the gorge is probably one of the most photographed sites in this part of the world. The views down into the gorge are breathtaking and with the buildings clinging precariously on the knife-edge of cliff, it's pretty ...

proxam 23.07.2004 (26.04.2009) · Read full review
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Too Tight Benito!

Advantages: A lovely bear story with gorgeous pictures to compliment it.
Disadvantages: None

I came across "Too tight Benito" on a recent visit to the library. I saw it on the display stand and was attracted to the cute bear featured on the front cover. Paperback version Publisher - Little Hare ISBN - 9781921272943. RRP - £5.99 Author - Janeen Brian Janeen was born in South Australia. After leaving school she trained to be an infant and primary school teacher. She has also acted in children?s theatre and in television programmes. She published her first book in 1984 and has now written over 70 books. This story is the result of watching children digging holes and took many drafts and minor changes before the final result. Illustrator - Judith Rossell Judith Rossell grew up in Melbourne. As a child she always loved drawing and painting but studied science at university. Before becoming a full time illustrator she had various ...

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Walk around Ronda

Advantages: Interesting town
Disadvantages: none

We needed an Easter break so we went to the Andalusian Mountains of Spain. We stayed in accommodation not far away from Ronda. I was very impressed with this town so will tell you about my visit here . Ronda is inland from the Costa del Sol it takes about an hour to drive the113km from Malaga. Ronda is easily accessible by train from Algerciras or Granada and the stations in between. We were lucky and found a place to park the car in one of the streets but there is a car park by the bull ring and some other underground car parks too. We drove to Ronda from the village we were staying in Ronda is a great viewpoint with views of mountains the most fantastic scenery. The narrow gorge, Tajo del Ronda, 150 meters deep runs through the town .The Guadalevin River runs along this gorge. There are three magnificent bridges to span ...

mumsymary 29.04.2008 · Read full review
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