[2025 Ronda Attraction] Travel Guide for Puerta de Almocabar (Updated Jun)

Andalusia Tour ~ Malaga (Region) The town of Malaga is divided by the Tajo del Ronda gorge, which is over 100 meters deep. Its historic district has been declared a cultural site. The land has been inhabited by Celts, Phoenicians, Romans, and Arabs, and was later reconquered by the Catholic Monarchs. The old town, with its Arab architectural style and medieval layout, is located south of the Guadalevín River, while the more modern Ronda area, which began to develop in the 16th century, extends north of the riverbed. Various bridges connect these two parts of one of the most interesting towns on the White Villages Route, located in the heart of the Ronda Mountains, just a few kilometers from the Costa del Sol. This so-called 'City of Castles' stands on a natural lookout, with a castle guarding its most accessible part. Its walls and the most important gates to the city are still preserved. The Almocábar Gate (13th century) is the entrance from the southern end of the city, the Gate of Charles I dates back to the 16th century, and the Exijara Gate leads to the Jewish Quarter.

Andalusia Tour ~ Ronda This is one of the many attractions in Ronda, although in this case, it is not as well-known. These are the fortress gates from the 13th century, with walls located near the old Muslim cemetery, flanked by semicircular towers serving as shelters for guards. From the towers, you can now see Plaza San Francisco and the Church of the Holy Spirit. You can climb the towers via some narrow stairs parallel to the towers, which you will see on the left if you follow the path in the image. The Almocabar Gate, located in the south of Ronda and connected to the historic center, is one of the many attractions in Ronda, although in this case, it is not as well-known. These are the fortress gates and remnants of the old city walls from the 13th century, located near the old Muslim cemetery, flanked by semicircular towers serving as shelters for guards. From the towers, you can now see Plaza San Francisco and the Church of the Holy Spirit. The gate was built in the 13th century, and in 1485, Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella triumphantly entered Ronda through this gate. It was expanded during the reign of Charles V. Free admission is available through the slope or side entrance.

Go to the accommodation ... Even though it's late, the sun is still bright and I'm not sleepy yet. So I open Google to look at nearby tourist attractions. I see that it's not far from the accommodation, only about 5 kilometers. That is Puerta de Almocabar, a city fortress that is still relatively complete. All information related to this place is in Spanish. I can't find any English or Thai. So it's another old city tour that I don't know the history of. It's not just an old community, an old village, but an old city that should have flourished in the past because there is a high wall surrounding the city and it hasn't been destroyed. It's another city worth taking the time to walk around in the evening. The sky is starting to fade, so I walk back to the parking lot outside the old city because I still can't find parking in the city. Drive back to the accommodation. When I arrived at the accommodation, I initially planned to have dinner at the restaurant on the ground floor of the hotel. The staff said it opens at 2 pm. When I got back to the accommodation, the restaurant was open. There was loud, cheerful conversation. I looked and saw the gang of cyclists I met during the day. They were big, muscular guys in a group of ten to twenty people. It must be difficult to call the staff. It probably wasn't suitable for me. So I changed my mind and went up to find some food in my bag to eat. Today I gained a lot of experience. It's like traveling for ten days. I'm very tired... I have to say. #ronda #spain #europe