Important: The full Camino del Desfiladero del Tajo Gorge walkway is not yet open. Visitors can currently walk from Plaza María Auxiliadora down to the base of the Puente Nuevo. The second section of the walkway, which will eventually continue through the gorge towards the Arab Baths, remains closed.
To get there just cross the Puente Nuevo after the Parador hotel into the old town and then take calle Tenorio opposite the painted tiles of Ronda Romántica. (Entrance fee is 5 euros. Make sure you have a payment card as they don’t accept cash.)
Why the New Ronda Gorge Walkway Has Still Not Opened
When Will the Ronda Gorge Walkway Open to Visitors?
The opening of the second phase of the new Ronda Gorge walkway has been delayed due to an ongoing legal dispute involving the historic viewing platform at the river level accessed from the Casa del Rey Moro.
The suspended walkway, which runs through the famous El Tajo gorge between the Puente Nuevo and the Arab Baths, has already been completed and was expected to open earlier this year.
However, Spain’s Hydraulic Heritage Authority has ordered the removal of the metal platform used to access the river from the Casa del Rey Moro gardens, claiming it lacks the necessary permits. The property owners have challenged the decision in court, arguing the access predates current water laws. Local officials expect an initial court decision within the next month or six weeks. So, with that in mind, no official opening date has yet been confirmed.
Read about the history of the Puente Nuevo here.
Is the Camino del Desfiladero accessible to people with mobility issues?
The descent from Plaza María Auxiliadora is very steep and cobbled, so it is not suitable for many visitors with mobility difficulties.
What about canyoning the Tajo Gorge in Ronda
If you really want to experience the Tajo Gorge with a bit of adrenalin then how about a guided climbing excursion! Having done this myself I can highly recommend it!
Mixed reviews for the Tajo Ronda Gorge walk in Ronda
Right now, the route is getting some pretty bad reviews over on Google maps with people commenting that it is too expensive and equally as good views are available for free a bit further down the path away from the paid area. As I mentioned before, the key will be finishing the second phase but in my humble opinion this first phase should have remained free untill the project was completed in full.
IMPORTANT! Children under 8 are not allowed.
- Admission is five euros. Only cards accepted, they don’t take cash.
- The maximum capacity is 30 people per hour
- Entrance tickets will include the mandatory helmets to be worn during the walk, similar to the Caminito del Rey.
Buy tickets online or at the gate
Tickets can be bought online at the official website or at the entrance gate desfiladerodeltajo.info. Debit cards only and the entrance fee is 5 euros. Make sure you have a payment card as they don’t accept cash at the entrance gate and the staff speak pretty good English.
Read the rules before you go!
On the official website you should also check out the “rules”. before you enter the area. Apart from kids under 8 not allowed you mustn’t “take off your clothes, scatter ashes of the dead, smoke tabaco or any other substance”. Take heed of the rules! :)
The second stage down to the Arab baths
The second stage is not currently open to visitors. When completed and opened, the walkway is planned to continue from the base of the Puente Nuevo towards the old San Miguel Hermitage and the Arab Baths.
Here’s the promo clip from the Ronda town hall
Read about the history of the Puente Nuevo here.
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Camino del Desfiladero del Tajo Gorge Walk – FAQ
The Camino del Desfiladero del Tajo is a new gorge walkway in Ronda. The first section is currently open and descends from Plaza María Auxiliadora to the base of the Puente Nuevo. A second section is planned to continue through the gorge towards the Arab Baths, but that section is not yet open.
The walk officially begins at Plaza María Auxiliadora. To get there, cross the Puente Nuevo (after the Parador hotel) into the old town and take Calle Tenorio, opposite the painted tiles of Ronda Romántica.
As of July 2025, the first phase (200 metres) is open and has welcomed more than 75,000 visitors. The opening of the completed second phase, has been delayed and there is currently no confirmed public opening date. (This section stretches from the base of the Puente Nuevo to the San Miguel Hermitage, next to the Arab Baths.)
What’s new? Hidden caves, a suspended bridge inside a cavern, and walkways anchored directly into the gorge walls — a section described by architects as more technically demanding than the Caminito del Rey.
Unfortunately not. The route involves a steep, cobbled descent that is not suitable for people with mobility issues. Also, children under 8 are not allowed for safety reasons.
Entry costs €5 (payment is only accepted by card, no Cash) and includes a mandatory safety helmet, similar to the Caminito del Rey. Access is limited to 30 people per hour. Check the official website for the latest ticketing and access arrangements before visiting.
Tickets are available at the official website (desfiladerodeltajo.info) or on-site at the entrance gate, where only bank cards are accepted. (Staff speak good English and are helpful with instructions and information.
Yes. Apart from the age restriction, visitors must follow several rules posted at the entrance and on the official site. These include no smoking, no stripping off, and no scattering ashes. Helmets must be worn throughout the walk.
Reviews have been mixed. Some visitors feel the views are not significantly better than nearby free areas, especially considering the current €5 fee. Many agree the full experience will only come together once the second phase opens. That said, over 75,000 people have already walked it, and the upcoming hidden features could shift public opinion.
If you’re after something more adventurous, consider guided climbing or canyoning excursions. These offer a completely different way to experience the gorge — and for thrill-seekers, they come highly recommended.
We will keep this page updated on the progress of the works and the public opening of the various stages of the Tajo de Ronda Gorge walk.
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Hi Justine, For info about climbing in Ronda have a look here. https://rondatoday.com/guided-climbing-in-ronda/ The climbing tours have a different access I believe. The building of the second phase is pretty much completed but it hasn’t opened to the public yet. The last press release from the town hall mentioned an opening date in January 2026
With the climbing there for a trip, do you hike down this path for the five euros also or do you go a different way? Also, do you know if the second phase is now completed for the walkway?