Regional guide

Ronda

Gorge and stone town

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The most cinematic day trip from the coast, best enjoyed without racing between viewpoints.

Puente Nuevo is the symbol, but Ronda also offers old walls, Arab baths, gardens and views across the Serranía. The road from the coast is winding, so leave time in your plan.

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Worth your time

What to see in Ronda

landmark

Puente Nuevo

The stone bridge joining two parts of town high above the El Tajo gorge.

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See it from below on Camino de los Molinos to understand its full scale.

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walk

Alameda del Tajo

A shaded park ending at balconies suspended above the plain.

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It makes a calm start or finish to the day.

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history

Baños Árabes

Among the best-preserved medieval Arab baths on the Iberian Peninsula.

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They sit below the centre, so include them before climbing back uphill.

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palace

Palacio de Mondragón

A historic residence with courtyards, gardens and the municipal museum.

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A useful break from exposed viewpoints on a hot day.

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fortifications

Walls and Puerta de Almocábar

The southern part of Ronda's old defences with a wide panorama.

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Combine it with the quieter San Francisco quarter.

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