La Merced Church (Ronda) – Plaza de España (Spain Square), Ronda loop from Ronda

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La Merced Church (Ronda) – Plaza de España (Spain Square), Ronda loop from Ronda

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La Merced Church (Ronda) – Plaza de España (Spain Square), Ronda loop from Ronda

01:52

6.88km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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3.17 km

La Merced Church (Ronda)

Highlight • Religious Site

This church, located in the historic center of Ronda, is from the 16th century and is famous for keeping the incorrupt hand of Saint Teresa of Jesus, a 17th-century reliquary. It is said that when exhuming her remains, Father Jerónimo Gracián cut off her hand and handed it over to the Order of the Discalced Carmelites. After many trips between Spain and Portugal, it finally fell into the hands of the nuns of the Ronda convent in the 19th century. The reliquary, in the shape of a hand, is made of silver inlaid with precious stones.

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3.38 km

Alameda del Tajo Park

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful view of the hinterland

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3.57 km

View from Ronda's city walls

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views over the beautiful landscapes and surroundings of Ronda.
But actually this Highlight is about the: The walls of the city of Ronda.
One of the reasons Ronda is so important in the history of Andalusia is directly related to how secure the city was, a position that allowed Ronda to develop and be independent. The city walls combined with the gorge and the Guadalevín River made Ronda immune to attack.

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3.76 km

Plaza de España (Spain Square), Ronda

Highlight • Monument

The Plaza de España in Ronda is located in the city center. It is in the part of the New City, next to Virgen de la Paz street, and other important roads converge there, such as Nueva street and Rosario street. This square, along with the impressive Puente Nuevo, constitute the gateway to the old town of Ronda. The square has been recently renovated and in the center there is a roundabout with a monument in honor of Antonio de los Ríos Rosas, a Spanish jurist.

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3.89 km

Ronda Bullring

Highlight • Historical Site

Even if you don't like bullfights, it is worth visiting the bullring in Ronda. It is one of the oldest and most beautiful squares in the country. It was built at the end of the 18th century and offers space for around 6,000 spectators. There is also a bullfighting museum.

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4.06 km

Plaza del Socorro

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the great squares of the widening of Ronda, where the flea market was once held. It houses the Socorro Church.

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4.13 km

Statue of Hercules with Lions, Plaza del Socorro

Highlight • Monument

In the central Plaza del Socorro there is also a statue of a half-naked man with two lions at his side and some columns behind him. The statue is Hercules. He is holding two lions. The coat of arms, flag and symbols of Andalusia were designed by Blas Infante.

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