Puente Nuevo and El Tajo Gorge

Puente Nuevo and El Tajo Gorge in Ronda

The Puente Nuevo and El Tajo Gorge are the defining landmarks of Ronda. The 98-metre-high bridge spans the Guadalevín River at the highest point of the gorge, connecting Ronda’s historic old town with the newer part of the city. Below it, the river has cut a dramatic gorge through the limestone, creating the sheer cliffs and landscapes that have made Ronda famous.

The Puente Nuevo is much more than a viewpoint. You can explore the bridge and its interpretation centre, walk along the gorge, discover historic routes and viewpoints, and see how the Tajo has shaped the development of Ronda. In this guide, I’ll show you the best ways to experience the bridge and gorge, including the places I recommend for photographs and the history behind this extraordinary part of the city.

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The Camino del Desfiladero del Tajo Gorge Walk in Ronda

The Camino del Desfiladero del Tajo in Ronda

Important: The full Camino del Desfiladero del Tajo Gorge walkway is not yet open. Visitors can currently walk from Plaza María Auxiliadora down to the base of the Puente Nuevo. The second section of the walkway, which will eventually continue through the gorge towards the Arab Baths, remains closed.

To get there just cross the Puente Nuevo after the Parador hotel into the old town and then take calle Tenorio opposite the painted tiles of Ronda Romántica. (Entrance fee is 5 euros. Make sure you have a payment card as they don’t accept cash.)

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The FREE Ronda Printable Guide and City Map

Printable map and guide to Ronda

Your Essential Ronda Travel Companion — Absolutely Free

We’ve created this downloadable Ronda PDF guide in response to hundreds of requests from visitors like you. It’s packed with handpicked content from our most popular articles at Ronda Today — formatted for printing or offline use.

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Ronda Arab Baths: Tickets, Opening Times & Visitor Guide

Arab baths in Ronda

Ronda’s Arab Baths (Baños Árabes) are one of the best-preserved medieval Islamic bath complexes in Spain and one of the most interesting historic sites in the city. Built in the 13th and 14th centuries, the baths were part of the old Muslim settlement below Ronda’s medieval walls and were designed around the traditional sequence of cold, warm and hot rooms.

Today, you can walk through the remarkably well-preserved complex, see the original star-shaped skylights, horseshoe arches and heating system, and learn how the hammam worked in medieval Ronda.

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Guided Tours Around Ronda

Exploring Ronda & the White Villages – A Perfect Andalusian Day Trip

Guided tours around Ronda let you explore one of Andalusia’s most dramatic and historic cities. Perched above a deep gorge, Ronda is famous for its stunning views, iconic bridges, and rich cultural heritage. Moreover, it’s a popular day trip from Malaga, Seville, Marbella, and Gibraltar. Visiting with a guide helps you uncover the city’s highlights and hidden stories in a short time.

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Hotel Parador, Ronda ****

The parador in Ronda - About Ronda Today

The Parador de Ronda is the most popular hotel (and the most reserved by Ronda Today website visitors. This is not just because it offers the same exceptional service as other Parador hotels, but because it is so centrally located, offering everything the experienced traveller demands.

Its location immediately adjacent to the Tajo gorge and Ronda’s iconic Puente Nuevo, is the reason this hotel is often fully booked. On the edge of the gorge, there are only a handful of hotels, and the Parador has the best vantage point. All guests of the hotel are able to enjoy drinks on the terrace patio, which is especially nice at sunset.

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