Ronda. Real Maestranza de Caballeria of Ronda. Bullring

Ronda Bullring

The Ronda Bullring is in the province of Málaga and, because of its history and architecture, beauty and character, it is considered one of the most monumental bullrings in existence, hailed as one of the cradles of modern bullfighting.

Every year the Ronda bullring hosts the Feria de Pedro Romero and the famous Corrida Goyesca, which is one of the most important events of the Spanish bullfighting season, which takes place every year in the first week of September, making Ronda a popular destination for bullfighting enthusiasts.

Ronda Bullring History

It took six years to build the Ronda bullring and it was inaugurated in 1785, with a bullfight performed by Pedro Romero and Pepe-Hillo. Thanks to its unique architecture, the bullring is one of the most historic buildings in the city of Ronda, and has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest as a monument.

This private bullring, owned by the Real Maestranza de Ronda, is considered to be one of the oldest in Spain and probably the one that has best preserved its architecture over time.

It is a third-rate bullring with 6,000 seats, made of sandstone with a monument-like layout, which has more the spirit of a cloister than a showground, reminiscent of the emblematic circular courtyard of the famous palace of Charles V in the Alhambra in Granada.

Ronda's greatest event is the Feria de Pedro Romero, held in honour of the prestigious Ronda-born bullfighter Pedro Romero, whose main attraction is the traditional Corrida Goyesca, which has a personality of its own that makes it totally different from any other bullfight.

One of the main interesting facts and traditions is that the bullfighters arrive at the bullring on horse-drawn carriages, and it is common for there to be a parade of famous faces all over the bullring, especially on the day of the Corrida Goyesca.

Pedro Romero Fair and Corrida Goyesca

The Feria de Pedro Romero is held every year during the first week of September, and is the only fair in the world dedicated to a bullfighter. The fair takes place both in the bullring, where the long-awaited bullfights are held, and in the city centre of Ronda. The celebrations last for a total of three days and, in addition to the Corrida Goyesca, there is the traditional Corrida de Rejones and a bullfight without picadors for students from bullfighting schools.

As part of the Feria de Pedro Romero, the Corrida Goyesca, which is much more than just a bullfighting event, is a source of pride for bullfighting enthusiasts, regardless of whether they are from Ronda or not.

The Corrida Goyesca’s unrivalled personality combines spectacle with the incomparable setting of the bicentenary Plaza de la Real Maestranza de Caballería de Ronda, with many features that make it a very special and eagerly awaited event, as well as a social event.

The first Corrida Goyesca took place in 1954, organised by the bullfighter Antonio Ordóñez to honour Pedro Romero's 200th anniversary and, since then, the bullfight has become an obligatory event in bullfighting, which every year brings together the best bullfighters of the moment, declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest in Andalusia.

After a few years of inactivity, Fran Rivera, a descendant of Ordóñez, decided to revive the Ronda Goyesca, with the added value that it was at this bullfight that he decided to cut off his tail and bid farewell to bullfighting for good.

It is usually held on the first Saturday in September, and brings together the best of bullfighting in a line-up where the bullring is almost as important as the cutting of two ears.

In view of its importance, it is essential to buy tickets well in advance to attend the Corrida Goyesca de Ronda, as the sold-out sign is hung several months in advance, and there is usually not even a single space available among the 6,000 seats.

How to get to the Real Maestranza de Caballería de Ronda bullring?

The Real Maestranza de Caballería de Ronda bullring is located on Calle Virgen de la Paz, next to the Plaza de España, and has excellent transport links, making it easy to get there on foot, by car or by bus.

Who manages the Ronda Bullring?

The Ronda Bullring is managed by the company Bari 2015 S.L., which is owned by the prestigious bullfighter Francisco Rivera Ordóñez, better known on the billboards as “Fran Rivera”.

Buy your tickets for bullfighting in Ronda in advance

As one of the most emblematic and sought-after bullrings in Spain, it is important that you buy your tickets for bullfighting in Ronda well in advance. Otherwise, it is very likely that you will miss out on the bullfight.

It is particularly important to book your tickets in advance for the Goyesca, which is one of the most important and highly anticipated bullfights of the bullfighting season, which has been sold out for decades.

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