Puente Nuevo Interpretation Museum

Puente Nuevo and El Tajo Gorge in Ronda

The Puente Nuevo is one of Ronda’s most famous landmarks, in fact the bridge is one of the most photographed manmade structures in Spain. The interpretation museum is inside the bridge, in the large room under the road. At various times this has been a prison, a hotel, and a bar.

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Nuestra Señora del Socorro

The church of muestra Señora del Socorro in Ronda

The parish church of Socorro (Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Socorro) was only built in 1956 but it, and the plaza around it, feature prominently on every walking tour of Ronda. The ground on which the church stands was the location of a parish chapel, a hospital, and before that a Muslim chapel.

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Is Ronda worth visiting?

Views from Ronda

In a word, Yes! Ronda is a city in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is known for its picturesque location on a mountain plateau. Its historic old town and impressive bridge over the El Tajo gorge are very popular attractions. The city has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to prehistoric times.

Some of its most notable landmarks include the Arab Baths, the New Bridge and the Plaza de Toros. (One of the oldest bullfighting rings in Spain.) Ronda is also known for its traditional crafts and cuisine, as well as its proximity to the Sierra de las Nieves National park.. Is Ronda worth visiting? Yes! :)

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