Puente Viejo — Attraction in Ronda

We visited mid September and it still was busy without the chaotic streets of the peak summer months. The place was vibrant and welcoming and the narrow streets provided some shade from the warm sunshine. It’s certainly a beautiful place with many photo opportunities of some of the most beautiful views we’ve encountered through this part of Spain. The streets are lined with many shops that sell everything that you could possibly need. There are plenty of options to buy souvenirs. Both bridges are stunning but we found the newer bridge to be the most breathtaking. You can walk down and pay €5 to take photos but be aware it’s an easy walk down but a bit of a climb back up, especially in the heat. It does close late afternoon for a break but you wouldn’t know this until you’ve made the walk down. We visited the bull ring and it’s well worth opting for the extra few euros to have the audio guide. The park near the bull ring is certainly worth a walk around and offers breathtaking views. There are also plenty of benches and a paid WC. On the day we visited there were also a few market stalls. It’s worth crossing the bridge into ‘old town ‘ . The architecture is quaint and you get a real sense of how the town has grown over the years. The drive up to the town from Marbella took us about 1:20 hours. It’s windy and narrow...

Puente Viejo may be smaller than the famous Puente Nuevo, but it’s full of charm and history. The bridge connects the old Moorish quarter of Ronda to the rest of the town and offers beautiful views of the gorge and river below. It’s a peaceful spot, less crowded, and gives you a more intimate feeling of Ronda’s past.

Historically, it’s believed to have been built during the Arab-Muslim rule of Ronda, or at least on top of earlier foundations that were improved during their time. You can still feel that Andalusi touch in the stonework and the surroundings.

Walking across it, with the sound of water echoing below and the ancient walls around you, really transports you back in time. It’s a quiet but meaningful part of Ronda’s history that...

This place was a highlighted in Spain. We were planning to stay only one day here but we ended up staying 3 nights. The place is really nice and a great atmosphere at night. During the day time is really hot especially in Summer but most of the people go out at night which makes it really good. There is one problem is that, if you come by car keep on mind that you will find it difficult to find a parking place so try to park out of the city and walk a few...