The Casa del Moro was built in the 18th Century on the foundations of a Moorish palace. It has terraced gardens which were designed by the French landscape artist Jean-Claude Forestier. From Casa del Rey Mora, the long stairway known as La Mina descends to the bottom of the gorge. The steps provided a secret entrance and exit to Ronda, and a water supply when the Moorish town was under attack.