During the 1936–1939 civil war both sides allegedly used the prison as a torture chamber for captured opponents, killing some by throwing them from the windows to the rocks at the bottom of the El Tajo gorge. [2]

May 28, 2024 · Not for nothing is Ronda the third most-visited destination in southern Spain – its two halves lie either side of the El Tajo gorge and are connected by the spectacular “New Bridge”. Here are a few things worth knowing before you visit this jaw-dropping town.

El Tajo es el río más largo de la península ibérica, a la que atraviesa en su parte central, siguiendo un rumbo este-oeste, con una leve inclinación hacia el suroeste, que se acentúa cuando llega a Portugal, donde recibe el nombre de Tejo.

The Tajo gorge is an extraordinary canyon that cuts Ronda exactly in half, separating La Ciudad (the historic center of Arab origins) from El Mercadillo (the new part). From here you can admire one of the most spectacular views of Andalusia.

Jul 8, 2024 · The city of Ronda has the Puente Nuevo and El Tajo Gorge! The gorge also served as the most formidable defence Ronda’s enemies have ever tried to attack. Known as “El Tajo”, the gorge was created by constant erosion of the river Guadalevín.

The Tagus (/ ˈ t eɪ ɡ ə s / TAY-gəs; Spanish: Tajo ⓘ; Portuguese: Tejo) is the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula. The river rises in the Montes Universales between Cuenca and Teruel, in mid-eastern Spain, flows 1,007 km (626 mi), generally westward, and empties into the …

Oct 28, 2024 · Welcome to one of Spain's most visited cities (and for good reason.) Our little city is very compact and in fact from arriving in Ronda, to seeing the Real Maestranza bullring, the Puente Nuevo and El Tajo gorge, the many beautiful churches, our museums, or the wonderful coffee shops and tapas bars, we have it all within a short 30 minute walk.

Its origins date back to 5,000 years ago when a seismic movement created two plateaus separated by the magnificent gorge called the Tajo de Ronda. It’s also a perfect place for those who love birdwatching because you can enjoy difficult-to-find species such as the red-billed though or the lesser kestrel among others.

Oct 11, 2021 · El Puente Nuevo dramatically crosses the dramatic El Tajo gorge in Spain, making it one of the most famous bridges in Spain. This amazing Ronda bridge is over 100 metres tall and features an impressive single arch in the middle.

El Tajo Canyon, also known as Tajo de Ronda, is located in the middle of the city Ronda and formed by the Guadalevín River, a tributary of the Guadiaro river. The 100 m deep and 50 m wide gorge cuts the 35,000 inhabitant city into two parts.