Ronda Lights Up Christmas

Ronda has lit up for Christmas. The artistic lighting aims to create a festive atmosphere that also encourages shopping in local businesses and allows children to enjoy various activities during the season. For them, two attractions have been set up in the central Plaza de España, and in the coming days, there will also be an ice-skating rink.

Thousands of people gathered in the city center to attend the lighting ceremony that took place in Plaza de España after the arrival of light brought by a fairy who entered the city through the Puente Nuevo. After handing the orb of light to the city's mayor, over a million and a half micro-bulbs were lit, and artificial snow also made its appearance.

Thousands of people attending the official start of Christmas. / Javier Flores

This year, there are many new features, as both Virgen de la Paz street and Carrera Espinel have debuted new lighting. There are also huge stars on the ground, figures of Santa Claus, and nativity scenes made of illuminated motifs. A giant tree has also been installed next to the bullring.

The day featured music and churros with chocolate for charity. Others opted to enjoy roasted chestnuts, as the cold that has been reigning in the city of Tajo for several days invites the consumption of such warm foods.

The mayor of the city, María de la Paz Fernández, encouraged the people of Ronda and visitors to enjoy Christmas and assured that "we have put all our love into it."

Three-dimensional lighting for Carrera Espinel. / Javier Flores

The program of activities that now begins also includes the celebration of various flamenco zambombas that will liven up the city streets on different dates. There are also special activities for children such as a Disney village or face-painting workshops, in addition to performances by Cantores de Híspalis.

This will be followed by the arrival of the Three Wise Men and the culmination of the program with the parade that will close Christmas.