If you are visiting Ronda from the 11th to the 13th of May, get ready to step into a world of enchantment! As you stroll through the streets adorned with embroidered shawls and encounter people dressed as peasants, gypsies, bandits, and characters from the Napoleonic War era. Ronda is in the midst of its illustrious Royal May Fair Festival, “Ronda Romántica”.

Scroll down to see the Ronda Romántica – Program of Events – May 11-13, 2023

Being one of the oldest rural fairs in Andalusia, Ronda Romántica recreates the vibrant atmosphere of the Romantic Age, and Ronda is the perfect backdrop for it. This emblematic city has captivated writers, artists, mule drivers, and bandits alike in the 19th century.

The festivities are a sight to behold, with equestrian shows, dazzling parades, thrilling horse riding tours, captivating street performances, and an array of homemade foods to tantalize your taste buds. The schedule is packed with a multitude of activities and events that are sure to entertain everyone, making it a celebration for all ages.

Some highlights of Ronda Romántica

(Scroll down to see the Ronda Romántica – Program of Events – May 11-13, 2023)

• Official Reception: to the Towns and Villages of the Natural Region of Ronda: Witness the warm welcome extended to neighboring towns and villages, showcasing the community spirit and camaraderie of the region.
• Romantic Market (Agri-food, Artisanal, and Tavern Stalls): Immerse yourself in the charm of the agri-food and artisanal stalls, where you can indulge in local delicacies and unique arts and crafts.
• Romantic Parade (Children’s): Marvel at the colorful and lively parade, featuring both children and official participants, as they showcase the rich history and culture of Ronda.
• Culinary Art Festival “Gastronomía-Ronda”: Delight your taste buds with the culinary artistry of Ronda, as local chefs showcase their talents in a gastronomic extravaganza featuring traditional and modern dishes.
• Flamenco Gathering of Ronda and Serranía Songs: Be captivated by the soul-stirring melodies of flamenco, as Ronda’s rich musical heritage takes center stage with mesmerizing performances.
• Charanga Festival: Get into the festive spirit with the lively and rhythmic beats of the charanga bands, adding a vibrant ambiance to the celebration.
• Music Bands Festival and Pasodoble Competition: Tap your feet to the lively tunes of the music bands, and witness the Pasodoble competition, where participants showcase their dance skills in a thrilling competition.
• Historical Reenactment Festival: Step back in time with historical reenactments that bring Ronda’s past to life, showcasing the city’s rich history and heritage in a vivid and immersive manner.
• Horse and Carriage Ride: Take a leisurely ride through the picturesque streets of Ronda in a horse-drawn carriage, experiencing the romance and nostalgia of a bygone era.
• Exhibition of horse drawn carriages: Marvel at the elegant display of horses and carriages, showcasing the craftsmanship and beauty of these traditional vehicles.
• Romancero Festival: Let yourself be transported by the poetic and melodic recitations of the Romanceros, narrating tales of love, passion, and chivalry in the romantic Spanish tradition.
• Spanish High School Horse Riding Competition: Witness the grace and skill of expert horse riders as they compete in the Spanish High School style of riding, showcasing the equestrian excellence of the region.

Ronda Romántica – Program of Events – May 11-13, 2023

“The history of Ronda is full of moments that deserve to be remembered and celebrated for the mark they have left on our land, making our city and its Serranía a place marked by a unique historical, cultural, and artistic richness in the world. Ronda Romántica allows us to make an exciting journey through time to discover how our ancestors forged the legendary land that we can now boast of. Men and women who wrote the history of our territory in a passionate, dedicated, even warrior way, being an example of staunch defense of what defines us as Ronda and Serrano.”

“That is why we want Ronda and its Serranía to live it with all its intensity, and we have prepared a program of activities that will allow us to enjoy it, but also to get to know that past up close, from which we can learn to continue forging our future. It has been months of work by many groups, institutions, municipalities, men, and women who firmly believe in the union of a whole territory with a common goal: to value everything that is ours, what has identified us since ancient times and allows us to present ourselves to the whole world as a unique land of deep-rooted traditions. From here, I want to invite everyone to make Ronda Romántica as great as it deserves.”

(Mª Paz Fernández Lobato – Mayor of Ronda)

The images below of Ronda Romántica – Program of Events – May 11-13, 2023 are in date order and many activities take place in the various scenes that have been set up around Ronda.

Ronda Romántica 2022 video

Heres a taste of whats waiting for you at the Ronda Romántica royal fair in 2023

More information

The official Ronda Romántica website (in Spanish) is here: https://www.rondaromantica.net/

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