Tajo de Ronda

The Tajo de Ronda is a limestone canyon cut by the Guadalevín River through the heart of the town. Its vertical walls drop around 100 meters and frame the landscape with sheer stone cliffs.

The canyon took shape over millions of years as the Guadalevín River carved through solid rock. This natural barrier eventually protected Ronda's settlements from external threats throughout the centuries.

The vertical cliffs of Tajo de Ronda have inspired numerous Spanish artists and writers, including Federico García Lorca who referenced it in his poems.

You can see the canyon from three bridges that cross above it: Puente Romano, Puente Viejo, and Puente Nuevo. The Puente Nuevo offers the most expansive views since it connects the old and new parts of town high above the gorge.

Rare birds like peregrine falcons and red-billed choughs make their nests in the canyon walls. These species have adapted to life on the vertical cliffs and can be spotted from the bridges above.