Gazpacho soup originated in southern Spain's, Andalucia region. Although there are many regional and modern versions it's traditionally made with the following; ripe tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, garlic, bread, olive oil, and vinegar.
Seville is one of the most celebrated cities in southern Spain. It is truly one of the most romantic cities I have seen in all of this region. Andalucia is a spectacular region of white hill towns winding through olive groves. This is old Spain; horses drawn carriages, cobble stones, flamenco and wrought iron adornments.
Ronda is a great first stop on a list of towns to drive in Andalucia. Winding my way up the mountain road is a white knuckle drive with winds swirling along and what looks to be snow drifting in the wind. Most people visit Ronda by car from the Costa del Sol, via San Pedro de Alcantara on the A376/C-3. The route through the Sierra Bermeja mountains is dramatic, and in winter the peaks attract low cloud and even snow. A gentler route leaves Malaga on the A357, bypassing the interior towns of Ardales, Carratraca and Cuevas de Becerra. Of course, I opted for the dramatic route.
