"Bridge over the River Guadalevin" Top 5 Page for this destination Ronda by barryg23

Ronda Travel Guide: 570 reviews and 1,310 photos

Puenta Nueva, Ronda, from Arco del Cristo

Ronda

Ronda lies in a spectacular location on a high ridge above the River Guadalevin in the heart of Andalucia. The new and old parts of the town are split by a deep gorge, over 130 metres high. Across this gorge, Ronda is connected by the Puenta Nueva, a beautiful bridge.

South of the bridge is the old Moorish town, whose narrow, winding streets contain most of the interesting architecture, buildings and museums of Ronda. On the North side of the bridge is the Mercadillo district, the newer part of town, which developed after the Christian reconquest of Andalusia. It later increased in size in the 18th century after the first bridge across the highest point of the gorge was built. Though there are fewer sights in this area, it does contain most of the hotels and restaurants as well as the train and bus stations.

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In a nutshell:A must see of Andalucia

Last visit to Ronda: Apr 2006
Intro Updated May 7, 2006
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Reviews (37)

The Moorish Town Walls Off The Beaten Path (5)

The town walls were built by the Moors when they controlled Ronda. In medieval times, Ronda's strategic position made it... more travel advice

The White Houses of Ronda Favorites (5)

I love the white houses of the Mercadillo district of Rinda. When you look at them from afar the contrast with the green... more travel advice

Puenta Nueva Things to Do (18)

The Puenta Nueva (new bridge) is one of Ronda's most impressive sights. Spanning the deep river gorge which divides the... more travel advice

Gourmet Shopping in Ronda Shopping (2)

This gourmet type store on the Plaza de Espana may well be expensive but the food they had was mouth-watering. It stocks... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
Granada to Ronda
Restaurants (3)
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Comments (6)

SLLiew Nov 21, 2006 at 5:43 AM Report Abuse

Pretty town. Nice arches, white houses, some churros and flamenco. Cool. SL
spanishguy May 17, 2006 at 2:40 PM Report Abuse

Wonderful page Barry! I see you enjoyed your visit and I agree with you, it's a very beautiful city. Perfect job!
AlexeRoy May 6, 2006 at 2:49 PM Report Abuse

It was closed when I visited Ronda. I think it's a private residence!
MM212 May 5, 2006 at 7:46 AM Report Abuse

Great page and amazing pictures. Unfortunately, I skipped Ronda when I visited Andalucia. Another reason to go back!!!
Hopkid May 2, 2006 at 7:37 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for your comment on my Ronda page. So sorry to hear you were only in Andalucia for two days! You have a nice page going here yourself. Nice job! ~ Andy
lina112 May 2, 2006 at 12:56 PM Report Abuse

You are building a very nice page. Wishing back to Ronda again, is one of the most beautiful cities in the province of Málaga. Thanks for your comment. Lina