Everybody travels to Ronda in Spain to see the famous bridge of Ronda. But where to find the best view of the Ronda bridge? I give you 2 proven self-drive routes around Ronda with a route, a Ronda map and insider tips on how to get there. A practical guide to find the best view of Ronda Spain and the Ronda Puente Nuevo bridge.
Ronda, the lovely white village located in the south of Spain. I could write a love letter to it.
What a remarkable little town. Situated at the edge of a cliff, it draws visitors in with her gorgeous bridges. The most famous bridge is the stone bridge of Ronda, the Puerto Nueva.
It connects medieval Ronda with “modern Ronda”.
But the best view of Ronda is not by standing on this bridge. No, I found a route around Ronda to see the village from its best side. And I share two of the scenic self-drive routes for the best view of Ronda with you!
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The Bridges of Ronda
Who doesn’t know this famous image of the old bridge of Ronda? It is iconic of the pueblos blancos (the white villages) of Spain and seeing this bridge is on many people’s travel wish list. It also was on mine.
The Puente Nueva Bridge (New Bridge) was built in 1793 AD and connects Ronda from Moorish times with the more modern village of Ronda.
Both parts of Ronda are divided by the El Tajo Canyon and the river Guadalevín. The New Bridge is one of three bridges in Ronda. You can also find the Roman Bridge (Puente Romano or Puente San Miguel) and the Old Bridge (Puente Árabe or Arab Bridge).
Road Trip to Ronda
I included Ronda in my Andalusia Road Trip Itinerary and approached the city from the east. In my mind, I would drive up to Ronda and see it edged up on the cliffs above me. No such thing.
The first time I saw the famous bridge of Ronda, was when I was standing on top of it.
It was already getting dark and starring into the deep gorge below me, didn’t give me that amazing image of the bridge of Ronda.
Best view of Ronda Bridge
So the best view of Ronda wasn’t from the city itself. I searched my guidebook but the section about Ronda didn’t mention the best way to see Ronda.
I googled and I found a few stories about hiking in Ronda to the bottom of the gorge. After my previous stories of hiking in Montserrat and in Colca Canyon, Peru, I was reluctant to take on such an adventure.
If you do feel adventurous, check out the via ferrata info in Ronda from Wanderlustingk.
Route 1 around Ronda: close up of the Bridge
As I traveled by car, I thought to take advantage of it.
I drove to the area of San Sebastian and turned into a dead-end road. It was very steep, with more cobblestones than the road, but when I reached the bottom of the gorge, there was some sort of car park (-ish).
And what a view!
I cannot tell you how amazed I was.
I could see the Parador on the left of the cliff, people on the bridge, and some adventurous hikers were coming down from the right.
But I felt all alone in the world. Just the birds and the sound of the river Guadalevín.
This was it! The best view of Ronda with the iconic image of the Ronda stone bridge in front of me.
You can find the route from the image below. You need to programme your navigation for Calle Prado Nuevo which is in the area San Sebastian.
Route 2 around Ronda: Ronda area
After I snapped numerous pictures I got back into my car and reprogrammed by navigation.
Or better, I drove back, took a right, 2nd roundabout right, right road, and kept driving. This was all I knew from the route that I studied meticulously the night before. Would I recognize the route around Ronda from google street view?
I did!
It was exactly as I planned it and I continued on a dirt road to the best views of Ronda.
I was on the hills across from Ronda, looking at the village and her bridge. The scenery wide and green, giving me the best view of Ronda!
The weather was very unpredictable this morning, grey clouds threaten to unleash their November rains so I took advantage of the little time I had.
You can find the route from the image below. You need to programme your navigation for Calle Virgen de la Cabeza.
Enjoy the best views of Ronda
If you also want to enjoy these amazing views of Ronda, follow the directions I gave in this post to find these by car. Of course, you can always continue to explore more on foot.
Have you been to Ronda? What was your favourite view of Ronda? Let me know in the comment section below. Have you tried my routes around Ronda? Let me know how you liked them!
Thank You, we discovered the little road but did not drive long enough before we read your article, then we arrived a few minutes into the sunset. Perfect view. Thank you.
Glad you found it to enjoy the sunset Mikael. Have a great trip.
Thanks for the tip! We were in Ronda today and wanted to find out how to get down to the bottom. Your’s was one of the first results on Google. Amazing views! A bit of trial and error to find the spot, but well worth it!
Thanks Becca. Glad you found it and enjoyed it! Ronda is so lovely.
Thank you, great info.
Followed your route #1 today. We did not realize that the cobbled road you show on your map is just to your left as the hill climbs to Ronda in front of the castle. Take the next right from the roundabout as you pass the right turn to head up the hill into Ronda. It is almost like pulling into a parking lot…so easy to miss. A professional videographer was there with several drones liking your spot!
Hi Brandon, how cool that you was there today! It is indeed very easy to miss and cars are parked there and it almost doesn’t seem like a road. Glad you managed to find it.
Incredible place to have fun! I loved view from Ronda bridge. I truly enjoyed reading the post & have added this place in my bucket list. Thanks for sharing.
Spain is one of my favorite countries to visit, so I’m definitely partial to its views! The bridge in particular looks amazing and the plains too. Will have to check this out one day!
I hope you do Leah! Let me know what you thought about it.
The view from the Bridge of Ronda looks so breathtaking! Wow!
Thank you Nadine.
Andalusian trip in 2013 is still my favorite trip ever. Unfortunately, we needed to skip Ronda and Gibraltar to visit some other places, but I will definitely go back. The village is amazing!
I had to do some tough decision making myself too Maja! But.. I solved that! Will go back in 2017 myself.
You captured such a great photo of the Bridge of Rhonda, The Mirador is fascinating to look at 🙂 It’s so interesting to see old ruins, The abandoned mansion I can imagine was really magnificent at one time.
I couldn’t find any information about it Tina, but I’d love to learn more too.
Never been to Spain and never heard of Ronda either. That view from the bottom of the gorge looks amazing! Saving this for when we finally make it to Spain (next year we’re going to Portugal, so it’s getting closer :))
That is close Jurga! But Portugal deserves some time on its own too, so have a great trip!
Thank you for sharing some amazing photo opportunities. Ronda seems to be a place well worth a visit. The view from the bridge of Ronda is really impressive.
Thank you Marlies, I had a lot of fun trying to find the best spots to see Ronda.
What a beautiful city! I really love that bridge. I think I may have to put this roadtrip on my bucket list.
Good idea Stacey! It is worth it.
The Bridge of Rhonda is now on my list – I would love to capture that beautiful spot for myself! I can’t actually believe I haven’t been here yet – especially when my folks live in spain!
How is that possible Vicki!?? Go!!
Oh I’d love to see the bridge of Ronda. It wasn’t on my list. Now it’s time to put it on the list.
Definately Jean!
What a great looking spot. The bridge photo is incredible!
Thank you Adam, the town is like a fairy tale.
Ronda is such a fun place to walk around. I loved the views from down below but walking around town is also amazing.
Thank you Charles, I loved the different layers of the city Ronda.
I remember when I was an exchange student in Spain we visited Rhonda. My favorite view was definitely from below. Scrambling along the rocks on the way down, however, gave me a nasty introduce to stinging nettle. Youch!
Ouch, that does sound like a painful experience Hillary. I loved the view from below too.
Thanks Naomi. Interesting to read what you write obuot Ronda. Was there two years ago, and we had a great day in the town. If I go back to Ronda, what I think I do, I will have your guide with me.
Ivar.
Thank you Ivar, I think I might go back one day myself too.