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Landmark: Mirador de la LomaCity: Antofagasta
Country: Chile
Continent: South America
Mirador de la Loma, Antofagasta, Chile, South America
Overview
Perched in the hilltop town of Ronda in Málaga, Spain, Mirador de la Loma offers a sweeping view where whitewashed houses seem to cling to the cliffs.From the lookout, you can see the rolling countryside stretch for miles, the rugged peaks of the Sierra de las Nieves, and El Tajo’s sheer cliffs carving a deep gorge between the city’s old and new quarters.Perched high on the hillside, the Mirador de la Loma offers a sweeping view of the valley, where green ridges roll away beneath the open sky.The Mirador de la Loma sits on Ronda’s quiet western edge, a calm perch with far fewer visitors than the city’s busier viewpoints.The historic center’s just a few minutes away-close enough to reach on foot and smell the fresh bread from the bakery.The real draw of Mirador de la Loma is the view-rolling hills and sunlit valleys stretching as far as you can see.From here, visitors can take in the sweep of the Ronda Gorge, the graceful span of the Puente Nuevo, and the rolling green hills of the Serranía de Ronda.Far ahead, you can see the jagged mountains and deep green valleys of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park.You can drive right up to the viewpoint, or stroll there along narrow walking paths that wind out from the town center.It’s a great place to hike, with winding trails starting just a few minutes down the road.Unlike Ronda’s busier corners, Mirador de la Loma feels calm and open, a place where you can stand in the still air and take in the wide sweep of hills without interruption.Around the viewpoint, you’ll usually find fewer shops and billboards, letting you take in the region’s raw beauty without distractions.Beyond the sweeping views, Ronda invites visitors to wander its storied streets, from the sunlit Plaza de Toros to the ornate Palacio de Mondragón, and across the town’s ancient Roman and Arab bridges.The viewpoint sits close to the Cueva de la Pileta, a prehistoric cave where vivid shapes and animals still cling to the stone walls.At the Mirador de la Loma, you can take in Ronda’s sweeping cliffs and whitewashed houses from a peaceful spot far from the crowds.
