Cordoba, or in the Spanish spelling, Córdoba, just up the Guadalquivir River from Seville, was founded by the Romans in 169 BC but began to flourish in 711 when the Moors conquered the Visigoths. The most famous site to see is the Mosque which began to be built in 785, is a spellbinding structure and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is known for its artisans, especially the leather workers and silversmiths, its floral Patios Festival, and its culinary scene, which is currently booming.
Explore a selection of our most popular Córdoba experiences. However long you spend with us, our luxury, expert-led tours will make you feel like a true insider.
Seville, known for its narrow cobblestone streets, long scorching hot days and even later nights, palm trees, orange trees, horses, flamenco, and bullfighting. But, it is also filled with stunning buildings with history that stretches back to the beginning of the 8th century BC.
OUR INSIDER’S TIPS
BEST PLACE TO SEE THE SUNSET:
♥ Roman Bridge with view of the Great Mosque (cross during the day with city in the background, go at night to see the sunset!)
♥ Sojo Ribera Cafe Terrace with view of the Roman Bridge
BEST VIEW OF THE CITY:
♥ 360º view from the top of the Bell Tower of the Great Mosque!
PRETTIEST STREETS TO WALK DOWN:
♥ Any white-walled alley in the Judería (Jewish Historic Quarter)
♥ Area between Plaza de la Corredera Square & Plaza del Potro Square
♥ Calleja de las Flores, “street of the flowers”
TOP CORDOBÉS PRODUCTS TO TAKE BACK HOME:
♥ Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the D.O. Baena, D.O.P. Aceite de Lucena, & D.O. Montoro-Adamuz.
♥ Vineagar from the D.O.P. Vinagre de Montilla-Moriles
♥ Sherry wine from the D.O. Montilla-Moriles.
♥ Leather is quite possibly Córdoba’s most famous artisan product. Check out stores like Meryan, where you can see the artisans at work!
♥ Silver – Córdoba’s silversmiths have been recognized as some of the best in the world since the 16th century. Today you can still find some in the old town at places like Ana Martina.
♥ During the Patio Festival which usually happens in the beginning of May every year. Here is where you’ll stop inside local’s houses to see their inner patios, filled with flowers! The whole city smells floral.
♥ Paco Morales is Noor ** is one of the top 60 chefs of the WORLD (The Best Chef Awards 2021). He opened Noor with the intention of “turning Córdoba into a must-see place, as well as a pleasant one, for gastronomes, gourmets with restless minds and lovers of good food.” Paco also has a must-go-to casual restaurant called, “El Bar de Paco Morales.”
MUST-HAVE CORDOBÉS DISHES & DRINKS:
♥ Salmorejo (tomato, bread, garlic & extra virgin olive oil) -pure ♥ Mediterranean Diet, simple, healthy and very tasty!
♥ Rabo de toro (oxtail stewed with onion, carrot and Montilla-Moriles local wine)
♥ Flamenquín (deep-fried pork roll stuffed with Ibérico ham)
♥ Berenjenas fritas (deep-fried egg-plant sticks topped with cane honey)
♥ Mazamorra Cordobesa (almond-garlicky-soup)
♥ Iman Amar & na Valladares from Adiós Amores (Pop)
♥ Juano Azagra from All La Glory (Americana, Folk-rock, Power-pop)