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Armed with dramatic views of highlands and picturesque sights of nature, Ronda is one of Spain’s quiet charm that asks for discovering. Fall in love with the majestic highlands and the history that stand behind the old town as founded by one of past’s distinct figures, Julius Ceasar. Dating back 4C AD, the foundation of this alluring city has been influenced initially by the Moorish. Centuries may have passed but Ronda impressively retained the old age atmosphere making it one of the most appealing places to stay at for those who want to relax and de-stress.

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Found within the province of Malaga, Spain, the city is charted to have a population of over 35, 000. A mountainous area that it is, some prehistoric remnants of earlier civilizations were found within and nearby areas. These debris from the past were proof of that the place has been an ideal place to live at even during early times. Total land area is 185. 83 sq mi with an elevation of 750 m above mean sea level.
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Simply described as warm and temperate, Ronda experiences a unique climate slightly different from its nearby areas as it is surrounded by mountains. July is considered the hottest month while January is the coldest. November would be the wettest with average precipitation of 72.7mm.

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