Ronda set in the province of Malaga is most known for its ancient bridge while spans the deep gorge that separates the centuries old town from the newer part of town. The gorge is 120 meters deep at its lowest point and the ‘new ‘ bridge which was finished in 1794 is quite the engineering feat when you consider what they had to work with in that day and age and that it still stands proudly today. Prior to entering the town our guide Thomas took us down to the bottom of the gorge so we could get a view of the bridge from below. What a treat! In town we visited both the old and new bridge and spent some time in the market district where we went to a local tapas bar which was crowded with locals and the food was authentic and delicious. Such are the benefits of travelling with a local. The drive back to Marbella from Ronda was beautiful as we descended from high in the mountains back to sea level passing by some of the wealthiest sections of the province.
Viewing the bridge from down below
A wonderful opportunity to see the town from this angle
A street of the Market district
Enjoying tapas and drink in a local bar
Delicious garlic prawns
Marinated anchovies with olives and pickles. Addictive!
The old bridge
View of the bridge with buildings built right to the edge of the gorge
Walking through the old part of town
The gorge is far below
A view of the valley from steps leading into town
Remenants of pens where pigs were kept in years gone by
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