The town hall of Ronda is working on a new ordinance to regulate the influx of tourists in the municipality's primary tourist areas. This initiative particularly focuses on the axis that includes Plaza de la Merced, Alameda, Calle Virgen de la Paz, Puente Nuevo, and Calle Armiñan, among other points in the historic ensemble.
Ronda's mayor, Mar Paz Fernández, and the tourism councillor, Ángel Martínez, announced on Thursday that the municipal ordinance, titled the 'Municipal Ordinance for Coexistence and Sustainable Regulation of Tourist Flows in Ronda', aims to improve the relationship between locals and tourists. Fernández stated, “Ultimately, it is about making the life of Ronda compatible with the visits of those who wish to know and enjoy our city.”
Fernández highlighted the growing number of visitors to Ronda each year, attributing this increase to the success of the town's tourism policies. To enhance the ordinance, the town hall has opened a public consultation, allowing individuals and interested parties to submit their proposals and suggestions to the local administration. “The text is already published on the town hall's website, and proposals can be sent to the council through various channels,” she emphasised.
Among the potential measures included in the ordinance, the mayor mentioned limiting groups to 30 people, controlling the number of buses arriving in the city during specific time slots, and prohibiting explanatory stops at certain points where traffic is more congested. Additionally, measures to reduce noise from loudspeakers are also being considered.
Fernández concluded that the ordinance will be presented for final approval at the ordinary council meeting in December and encouraged interested individuals to submit their proposals. The tourism councillor has also held a meeting with the Ronda Association of Tour Guides to discuss this matter.
