Perched dizzyingly on cliffs above a river gorge, the Spanish town of Ronda knows how to make an impression. Hidden little tapas bars. Light-dappled terraces. Roman and Moorish ruins. Orange trees swaying in the gentle breeze. Ronda feels like what summer’s made for.

And we visited for a little taste of it with some of our friends. Ronda’s home to Spain’s oldest bullring, a Moorish palace, Arab baths (one of the best-preserved in the country), tiled fountains and tucked-away eating spots.

The deep ravine (El Tajo) makes Ronda’s location unmissable. It drops for a dramatic 130m on three sides. ​

The 18th-century arched bridge, the Puente Nuevo, connects the beautiful, higgledy Moorish quarter with El Mercadillo (‘the little market’). This is the newer part of town, full of whitewashed houses and buzzy, chatter-filled streets. ​

The town’s famous for its winemaking. The Roman city of Acinipo (which means 'city of wine’) is located just nearby. So, as you’d expect, the wines are top-class. ​

Sip an oaky, earthy red among Medieval frescoes at Finca Descalzos Viejos, a winery featuring a 16th-century Trinitarian convent, and grounds dotted with orange, lemon, olive, and avocado trees. ​

Picture yourself here? Pack a suitcase of heat-ready dresses and airy linen. Cushioned sandals (you’ll be getting your steps in) and layers for evenings sauntering over the golden-illuminated bridge.