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| Belvedere of the Ronda Parador overlooking the Tajo (Gorge) |
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| The Parador of Ronda, as viewed from across the gorge |
Friday, November 1, 2019 Ronda
We checked into the parador at Ronda. The Parador is situated in a spectacular spot in the heart of the city, beside Ronda's famous Puente Nuevo (New Bridge). It is housed in the former town hall building. The location is incredible, with unparalleled views of the Tajo, one of the deepest gorges in Spain, atop a ravine 120 meters deep.
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| This parador was once a town hall |
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| Roundabout entrance to the parador - unexpected design when viewed from the exterior |
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| Honoring Ronda's bullfighting tradition with the art throughout the parador |
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| Plaza in front of the parador |
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| The Parador of Ronda - we stayed here for 2 nights |
A belvedere walkway surrounds the parador on three sides offering sweeping views in all directions. There is a patio with a lawn and a swimming pool.
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| Swimming pool and patio lawn right outside our ground floor room |
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| Parador patio and restaurant |
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| Three stories of rooms - were were on the ground floor with a walkout patio |
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| Michael taking some time to relax |
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| View from our room of the patio, and the town across the gorge |
We all gathered for dinner at 8. We were served cold almond soup with dried tuna curls and macerated apples, an entree of fresh pasta with vegetables, dried nuts and basil sauce, and an almond cake with “porridge” ice cream for dessert. All was good, especially the almond soup. I was too tired tonight to do any blog. I just went to bed and crashed.
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| Dinner table with welcome red and white wine |
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| Pouring the cold almond soup over apples and dried salted tuna |
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| The soup was an exceptional component of a delicious dinner |
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| The parador's extensive wine cellar |
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| Copious fruits available for breakfast at the parador |
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| Charcuterie selections |
After a lovely evening walk on our first night of arrival, we were treated to beautiful pastel colors of the sunset and dusky twilight.
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| Looking south from the pool and patio of the parador, over the gorge and plane |
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| Sunset and clouds, looking across the ravine from the parador |
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