The Puente Nuevo, or "New Bridge," is yet another iconic bridge in Ronda. It stretches above the El Tajo Gorge, a deep canyon that separates Ronda's old and new town.

The current bridge had a less successful predecessor built in 1735. It had one large arch, 35 metres in diameter, connecting the two sides of the canyon. The desire of the townspeople to have a new bridge was so great that the construction of a large-scale project ended in just 8 months. This bridge became the most representative and recognizable symbol of the city. Unfortunately, 6 years later it collapsed, taking the lives of 50 people.

Construction of the current Puente Nuevo began in 1759 and took 34 years. The bridge was designed by Jose Martin de Aldehuela, an architect from Málaga, and is considered a masterpiece of civil engineering. The main pillars of huge stone structures stretch from the very bottom of the gorge. The arched structure of the bridge consists of three levels. The narrowest and most vulnerable part above the river is connected by the lower arch. Above it rise the supports of the second level, which are the support for the next three arches, which connect the opposite edges of the abyss. There is a chamber above the central arch that was used for a variety of purposes, including as a prison. During the 1936–1939 civil war both sides allegedly used the prison as a torture chamber for captured opponents, killing some by throwing them from the windows to the rocks at the bottom of the El Tajo gorge. The chamber is entered through a square building that was once the guard-house. It now contains an exhibition describing the bridge's history and construction.

Visitors can cross the bridge on foot and explore the nearby viewpoints, which offer breathtaking views of the El Tajo Gorge and the surrounding landscape. The Puente Nuevo is also beautifully illuminated at night, providing a magical sight for those visiting Ronda after dark.