Friendly small restaurant specializing in traditional Cordoban and Argentinian dishes.
In the old quarter within walking distance of the Mesquita but excellent food, and good prices. Welcoming, proud of their food and very friendly. Tables outside too.

www.la-tranquera.es/
+34957 787 569
C/ Corregidor Luis de la Cerda, 53
14003 Córdoba
Google map: bit.ly/p2heyd

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No other city in the world hosts such an original event as The White Night of Flamenco, which takes place in Cordoba for one whole night in June. It is a night where streets, squares, taverns and street corners ring to the sound of chords, footsteps and voices.

Flamenco in its purest form rubs shoulders with more avant-garde productions, public art, cuisine, poetry and drama. The White Night of Flamenco takes place in Cordoba, the capital city of encounters and of tolerance, a city so steeped in Flamenco that even its town clock chimes out the hours with the strumming of a guitar in the Plaza de las Tendillas. A city of one race and of many, of mixtures and of roots.

www.cordobanocheblancaflamenco.com
Google map: bit.ly/mKMQgp

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Escape the heat of the day (and the hoards) and head to the Hammam de Al Andalus Banos Arabes.
Relax while enjoying traditional Hammam massage or refresh in the clear blue pools while glimpsing the sky through the star shaped roof lights.
Top it all off with Arabic pastries and tea. The ultimate afternoon of relaxation.

www.hammamspain.es/cordoba/
C/ Corregidor Luís de la Cerda, 51- CP: 14003 Córdoba
+34 902 333 334
Google map: bit.ly/eZsaJR

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Cordoba is a fantastic place to visit. Its Great Mosque and Christian Cathedral, emotive synagogue, evidence of Roman occupation and the narrow streets and courtyards of the old town all provide the visitor with sights and smells in abundance. An afternoon in the Banos Arabes compliments the sensual charm of the city. The baths are an indulgent, relaxing and stimulating experience; for 41 Euro you can luxuriate in the warm, hot and cold baths, experience a traditional hammam massage and drink glasses of sweet peppermint tea and emerge ready for more sight seeing.

c/ Corregidor Luis de la Cerda, 51
14003 Cordova, Spain
+34 902 333 334
Google map: bit.ly/goX9mJ
www.hammamspain.com/cordoba/

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Arab city and palace built in the 10th century under the reign of the Umayyad caliph, Abd al-Rahman III. It covers an area of 112 hectares, though only a tenth has been excavated.

Elements such as the entrance gates, mosque, dwellings, etc. are clearly visible. The most important structure is the Hall of Abd al-Rahman III. However it is currently closed to the public and restoration work will not be completed until 2011.

I recommend Madinat al-Zahra as another of the places to visit in Cordoba, alongside the Mezquita or the Juderia.

The site is a 30-minute drive west of Cordoba. There is a coach at 11am and at 4.30pm, returning an hour and a half later. Tickets must be bought in advance at tourist offices or online. I recommend the 'Cordoba Card' which includes an interesting guided tour.
www.turismodecordoba.org
www.cordobacard.com
www.neoturismo.com

informacion@turismodecordoba.org
(+34) 902 201 774

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A great tapas restaurant in the very heart of old Cordoba, in the Jewish district. It was so good we went twice while we visited this amazing city. The kids loved tasting all those different dishes and the people were so friendly.

Calle Romero 1, Córdoba

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If you are visiting Córdoba with children take a ride in a horse drawn cart, the kids will love it and you will get to see this wonderful Andalucian city in peace and comfort. if you are nice to the driver he will even let the kids ride in front and lead the horse - with a little help!

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Churros con chocolate is a great Spanish traditional breakfast. There's a little churreria stand on the square between the Alcazar and the Caliphal baths.

Order your churros (sort of long doughnuts), watch them being fried, and eat them on the hoof. Much better than a slice of toast and coffee.

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A Spanish Cordoban house from the 12th century al-Andalus period. This house that represents all the subtleties of the period has been turned into a museum. It's designed to bring out the influence of the Muslim al-Andulus throughout European civilization, and includes inventions from the Muslim era and objects from their daily articles are also on display.

Museo de Salma en la Calle Judíos de la Judería de Córdoba

Directora- Salma Garaudy

Calle Judíos, 12, 14004, Córdoba.

Telf. y Fax- 957 29 06 42, llamadas nacionales, o 34,57 29 06 42, llamadas internacionales.

www.hqpress.com/entertainment/casa-andulusi-on-the-pursuit-of-the-lost-civilization.html

www.cordobacard.com/es/Contenido.aspx?id=8

www.rogerdarlington.me.uk/Andalucia.html

www.traveljournals.net/pictures/spain/cordoba/

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Restaurant & tapas bar serving delicious local food in traditional patio. Exquisite 'salmorejo' (thick gazpacho), 'Flamenquin' (special rolled sausage), melt in the mouth bull's tail stew (rabo de toro), shellfish salad (Salpicon de mariscos) etc. Really friendly owner (3rd generation at La Fragua) and staff and all for around 22E per head.

Restaurante La Fragua
Calleja del Arco, s/n, 14003
Córdoba
Traditional Córdobese food at good prices.
Tel: 00 34 957 484 572

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Córdoba lies 150km to the east of Seville on the NIV motorway to Madrid. 8 buses depart daily from Granada (journey time 2hr 30 min) and 10 buses leave daily from Seville (same journey time). If you can afford it, the AVE express service between Seville and Madrid gets you from Seville to Córdoba in 45 mins, otherwise it's a 1-2 hr journey if you take the 6 daily regional trains. The bus from Granada to Córdoba takes the more scenic route up through the mountains between the two cities.

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The archelogical museum in Córdoba has the best examples of Iberian, Roman and Moorish art in Andalucía. The most famous piece is a 12th century bronze stag taken from the ruined Medina Azahara palace situated 7km to the north-west of Córdoba.

Horno del Cristo, Córdoba
Entry is free to EU citizens (passport needed)
Opening hours: Tues 3-8pm, Wed-Sat 9am-8pm and Sun 9am-3pm.

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Casi Andalusí is a perfect recreation of a Moorish house with antique furniture and exhibits giving a detailed insight into how they lived. It is a must-see for anyone who is into Moorish history.

C/Judíos in Córdoba's Jewish district
Entry fee is 2.50 euros.
The house is open daily from 10.30am to 7.30pm

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The synagogue is unique in itself because it is only one of three which survive in Spain (the other two are in Toledo). Forunately, this synagogue built in 1316 survived the Jewish expulsion of 1492 and so it is a testament to the revered religious mix of Córdoba. It has some fine stucco work and a womens' gallery.

C/Judíos in Córdoba's Jewish district.
Entry is free to EU citizens (passport needed)
Opening hours are Tues-Sat 9.30am-2pm and 3.30-5.30pm.

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Cordoba's judería is the former Jewish district of the city which survived destruction after the expulsion of the Moors. Its network of lanes has a more genuine atmospheric quality than the commercialised Barrio de Santa Cruz in Seville. This is thanks to its colourful patios which can be peeked at through the gates of the whitewashed houses. There are a small number of shops selling Moorish pottery and textiles.

Between the mosque and Avenida del Gran Capitán - a 10 min walk from the bus station.

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This imposing palace has fine mosiacs excavated from the Roman areas of Córdoba as well as relaxing gardens - a good spot for getting your breath back after seeing the overwhelming delights of the mosque. You wouldn't have thought that it was the site of the Spanish Inquisition between 1428 and 1821!

Ronda de Isasa, Córdoba
(just around the corner from the mosque).
Entrance fee is normally 2 euros - but go on a Friday and it costs nothing to get into the palace.
Opening hours are Tues-Sat 10am-2pm and 5.30pm-7.30pm.

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As I was writing my degree dissertation about the Moorish occupation of Spain a visit to one of the most famous mosques in the world was a must for me. It is a visit which I will never forget as the mosque is more beautiful than I could ever imagine. The mosque in Córdoba is a must-see monument in Spain as pictures in brochures just don't do justice to its elegance and innovative design. The red and white horseshoe arches provide an airy feel to the place and allow for intended contemplation and prayer. Don't miss both the Patio de los Naranjos with its cleansing fountains and orange trees blooming underneath the cathedral belfry tower (which you can sometimes climb for views of the mosque and Córdoba) and the mihrab inside the mosque - the marble design of which has been copied throughout Spain and north Africa.

Corregidor, Córdoba - a 15 min walk or bus ride from the bus station which is situated to the north of the city centre. Entrance fee is 6.50 euro.
Opening hours: April-Sept, Mon-Sat 10am-7.30pm, Sun 2-7.30pm. Oct-March, Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm, Sun 2-6.30pm.

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