Across that gap stands Puente Nuevo, the New Ronda Bridge, and it is the sight Ronda is known for. It is not just a useful crossing between the historic centre and the newer Mercadillo area. It is the point where the town, the cliffs, the river and the surrounding countryside all come together in one unforgettable view. Ronda does not ease you in. It opens at your feet. One moment you are walking through a hilltop Andalusian town of white houses, tiled roofs, small squares a