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Ronda · Spain

Puente Nuevo

Puente Nuevo is a major architecture stop in or near Ronda, offering see Ronda’s defining landscape from several viewpoints above and below the bridge.

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Puente Nuevo Mark Gilbert / Judas6000 — CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Typical visit
1 hour 15 minutes
Setting
Mixed
Region
Andalusia
Last checked
9 Aug 2026

Why visit

See Ronda’s defining landscape from several viewpoints above and below the bridge.

What you will see

  • El Tajo gorge.
  • Bridge viewpoints.
  • Old-town approach.

History

The present bridge was completed in the late 18th century after an earlier bridge collapsed, spanning the deep El Tajo gorge between Ronda’s old and newer quarters.

Photographs

Puente Nuevo

Mark Gilbert / Judas6000 — CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons · full attribution on the image credits page.

Visitor tips

  1. 1

    Allow about 75 minutes for the main visit, adjusting for queues, walking and optional sections.

  2. 2

    Check current access, opening and ticket information before setting out, especially in peak season.

About Andalusia

Moorish palaces, cathedral cities, white-town landscapes, Mediterranean coast and major archaeological sites.

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