PALACIO DE MONDRAGON
The Palace of Mondragón was, according to legend, built in the 14th century by the Moorish ruler of Ronda, Abomelic. The house was gifted to Captain Don Melchor de Mondragón in 1569 by Felipe II. Unfortunately nothing of the Moorish period remains now inside the building, but the layout of the patio is still mostly how it was during that time with the gardens also featuring a Moorish style, along with incredible views over the gorge.
BAÑOS ARABES
One of the best surviving examples of Arabic baths in all of Spain, the Arab Baths were built in the 13th century. A sophisticated water system originally transported the water into the baths by means of a waterwheel and aqueduct. The baths contain three rooms that are typical of the style, with cold, warm and hot rooms. The warm room is the largest, with impressive arches providing support and star shaped skylights covering the ceiling.
CASA DEL GIGANTE
Built between the end of the 13th and beginning of the 14th century, the Casa del Gigante is the only remaining example of a private home in Ronda that is still preserved from the Moorish period, and is actually considered to be a small palace. It is named the Casa del Gigante (House of the Giant) because of the two statues (of which one remains) that decorated the corners of the building. The statue is believed to be of Phoenician origin, with a replica still displayed outside the building while the original is kept inside the museum.
MUSEO LARA
Located in the Palace House of the Counts of the Conquests, Lara Museum is a result of the collections of Juan Antonio Lara Jurado, to which he has dedicated his entire life. It is one of the most important private collections in Spain and was the first private museum in Andalusia. It contains more than 2000 works and pieces separated into several themed rooms.
PUENTE NUEVO
The most emblematic monument in Ronda. The original bridge was built in 1735 but the bridge collapsed several years later and sadly killed 50 people. The Puente Nuevo was started in 1759 and was completed in 1793, with a height of 98 metres. The Puente Nuevo is the largest of the three bridges that span the Guadalevín River In Ronda. A room above the central arch of the bridge was originally used as a prison and is now home to the Puente Nuevo Interpretation Museum.
JARDINES DE CUENCA
Located at the edge of the Tajo, the Jardines de Cuenca are dedicated to Cuenca, the twin city of Ronda. Both towns share similarities in their geographical layout and the mayors of both cities signed a twinning in 1975 that brought the two towns even closer. From the gardens, incredible views of the gorge and the Guadalevín River can be seen along with impressive views of the Puente Nuevo. There are also many interesting features inside the gardens, such as the beautiful rose gardens.
ALAMEDA DEL TAJO
Offering some of the most incredible views of the gorge and the surrounding valleys of Ronda from its many balconies, the Alameda del Tajo was designed in the early 19th century. The park contains many interesting varieties of plants and trees along with the popular Vicente Espinel Theater. The Alameda del Tajo is popular amongst locals and tourists alike and is a great place to visit at any time, with Autumn in particular bringing out a wealth of colours and blanket of leaves along its central tree-lined walkway.