This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Ronda Spain (Image: Getty) Author Sue Malleson found that the Costa del Sol offers more than just sun-soaked beaches, it's also a hub for culture and history . She stayed at the Wyndham Grand Costa del Sol resort in Mijas, ideally located between Malaga and Marbella.
This spot serves as an excellent base to discover the region of Andalucia, which is brimming with attractions. Sue embarked on a day trip through the mountains to Ronda, one of Spain 's oldest and most scenic cities. Ernest Hemingway spent time here, and it's thought that the dramatic El Tajo gorge inspired his novel For Whom The Bell Tolls.
Visitors should make time to see the Puente Nuevo bridge, which offers awe-inspiring views of the chasm 390ft below, or wander through the winding streets to experience Ronda's Moorish history. There are beautiful churches, shops selling curiosities, and even orange trees bearing fruit along the pavements. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.
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