Ronda Fair The Romantic and 2024 Royal May Fair
Ronda Fair a celebration of romanticism and bandolerismo
In this article, you’ll find the essential information on the Ronda Fair :
- A few words about Ronda
- The dates of the Feria
- The Feria programme
- Booking accommodation
- Activities in Ronda
- Where is Ronda?
- Some useful links (car hire, taxi, flight,…)
- The great ferias of Andalusia
A few words about Ronda
Ronda is a beautiful town set atop a mountain in the province of Málaga. Ronda overlooks a steep gorge (Tajo), over 100 metres high. Below, the River Guadalevin flows through the town.
Ronda is renowned for its beauty and its history, which is closely linked to the Andalusian bandoleros.
Since this period of banditry in the 19th century, Ronda has become famous, as has the entire Serrania de Ronda, for its landscapes and history, making it an ideal romantic getaway.
Dates of the Ronda Fair
Here are the dates of the Fair: from 6 to 9 June 2024.
The origins of the Ronda Fair
This Feria – La Real Feria de Ronda – is a very old one. It dates back to 1509, and was originally a simple livestock fair.
In the 19th century, it was at its most splendid and became a meeting point for European and North American travellers in search of adventure. Andalusian banditry was at its height.
The Ronda Romántica event and festivities are now part of the Feria and aim to recreate that historic atmosphere, with the typical costumes and markets that were held in those days.
Many artists and writers have come to Ronda and fallen in love with the city. Here are just a few of the most famous who have paid tribute to the town: Ernest Hemingway, Prosper Mérimée, Rainer Maria Rilke, Orson Welles, Gabriel Garcia Lorca, etc.
The 2024 Ronda Fair’s programme
This Feria offers an incredible number of events. Here are the festivities posters and then you’ll find a summary of the programme!
Book accommodation in Ronda
To book accommodation in the centre of Ronda at the best price, it’s advisable to book well in advance.
Booking.com
Book activities in Ronda
In the link below you’ll find all the activities you can enjoy in and around Ronda:
Note :
If you are in the western part of the Costa del Sol and would like to visit Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas, you can use the following link to book a tour from Málaga, Torremolinos, Mijas or Benalmadena.
Where is Ronda?
Some useful links for coming to and staying in Ronda for a few days
Easy and economical bookings
Just outside Ronda, just 17 km away, you’ll find one of the most beautiful and surprising white villages. If you have a little time, don’t hesitate to visit Setenil de las Bodegas.
Part of this village is built under rocks, and you’ll be able to see many troglodyte dwellings!
The great ferias of Andalucia:
The Malaga Feria in August
Seville Fair 2024 in April
Romeria – pilgrimage El Rocio in May
The Courtyards Festival in Cordoba in May
Cadiz Carnival in February
The Spring Fair in Antequera, in June
Discover more of Andalusia’s beautiful sites in the Andalusia blog pages.
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