The Plaza del Socorro is one of Ronda’s most emblematic squares, a civic heart where Andalusian history meets everyday life. As you step in, you find yourself in the centre of the modern city, a lively spot filled with cafés, terraces, and the hum of conversation. But behind this easygoing atmosphere lies a key chapter in the region’s story: from the balcony of the Círculo de Artistas—the building with the red CA initials just behind the fountain—Blas Infante, a central figure of Andalusian nationalism, revealed the flag and symbols of Andalusia for the very first time in 1918. At the square’s centre, you’ll notice a striking statue of Hercules, flanked by two lions and standing before the mythical Columns that recall the Strait of Gibraltar. This monument echoes the Andalusian coat of arms designed by Infante, who saw in Hercules a symbol of the region’s strength and identity. Facing you is the church of Nuestra Señora del Socorro, built in 1956 to replace an older church destroyed during the Civil War, and although it is relatively recent, it continues a long tradition of worship on a site that once held a mosque.