Córdoba, Spain: A Short Travel Guide

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Sitting in the heart of the Andalusia region in Spain, Córdoba is a fascinating city with an intriguing history. This is a place where the legacy of multiple religions and civilizations overlap. With a mix of cultures, architectural wonders, and a warm atmosphere, Cordoba is a great place to visit. You’ll fall in love with the beauty this city has to offer, from its charming maze of streets to its hidden patios bursting with flowers. In this travel guide, we share our top things to do in Córdoba as well as great places to stay, eat, and drink.

cordoba spain roman bridge view — Córdoba as seen from across Roman Bridge

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Best Things To Do In Córdoba

Relax at Plaza de la Corredera
Walk along the Guadalquivir river
Uncover ancient ruins at Medina Azahara
Eat and drink at Mercado Victoria
Watch an Equestrian Show at the Royal Stables (daily performances @ 8PM)
Admire the Alcázar de Los Reyes Cristianos (book guided tour with skip-the-line tickets!)
Get a view from across the Roman Bridge
Stroll around La Judería
Tour the Palacio de Viana
Marvel at the Mezquita – the Mosque-Cathedral (visit as a guided tour)

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cordoba spain palacio de viana courtyard — Palacio de Viana

Places To Stay In Córdoba

Aptos. Paniagua ($): air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a coffee machine, and bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Close to city center.
Apartamentos Casa del Aceite ($$): a partments equipped with a bedroom and living space with a sofa bed and TV, as well as a kitchen with a microwave, fridge, kettle, and toaster, and a bathroom with a hairdryer. Some apartments feature a balcony with patio views.
H10 Palacio Colomera ($$$): luxurious hotel with comfy beds and outdoor plunge pool.

Places To Eat And Drink In Córdoba

Bar Bulebar Córdoba: local bar on a nice plaza that serves affordable tapas and drinks
Bar Caracoles Lozano II: outdoor bar next to the train station that serves snails!
Casa Pepe de La Judería: classy mid-priced restaurant with great food and ambiance in the heart of La Judería
La Maceta: lovely tapas bar in which you get a free tapa with a drink order - the mousaka de carne with patata and berenjenas is amazing too
La Tranquera Restaurante: superb mix of Argentinan and local Cordoba-styled cuisine options
Mercado Victoria: variety of gourmet options, ranging from tapas to empanadas and pizza's
Nordwik Cordoba: a bit out of the tourist center but has some great ice cream and cute setting next to a plaza
Patio Romano: great little restaurant that also offers delicious breakfast
Restaurante El Rincon De Carmen: cozy restaurant in La Juderia with beautiful outdoor patio and fantastic local food
Restaurante La Cuchara de San Lorenzo: beautiful decor, great ambience and the delicious Spanish food
Taberna El Poema: small local taverna with great prices - try the local rabo de toro here
Taberna La Fuenseca: authentic flamenco bar and a great place to have a few drinks with a little bite of cheese or ham

cordoba spain Alcázar de Los Reyes Cristianos gardens — Alcázar de Los Reyes Cristianos gardens

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