Cordoba is a province in Spanish Andalusia.
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From northeast to southwest the Guadalquivir crosses on its way from its origin in the Sierra de Cazorla above Seville the province to the sea and thus marks the central traffic route of the region. Almost exactly in the middle of the province sits the capital Cordoba on its banks.
To the north of the river, in the east, the tree-lined Sierra Morena rises, in the middle the gently undulating valley of Valle de los Pedroches and in the west the Sierra de Hornachuelos. In the north, the province borders on the central Spanish regions Extremadura and Castile.
The area south of the Guadalquivir is largely dominated by the Sierra Subbética. This is where the Andalusian provinces border Málaga and Granada at.
places
- 1 Cordoba
- The provincial capital is certainly the main attraction of the province and if only because of the Mezquita worth seeing, one of the most exciting buildings in all of Spain. - 2 Almodovar del Río - The small town at the western outlet of the Guadalquivir impresses with its well-preserved castle, which towers over the whole place visible from afar.
- 3 Montilla - About 40 km south of Córdoba is still one of the strongholds of Spanish viticulture with its own designation of origin, quasi the local variant of Jerez de la Frontera.
- 4 Lucena
on the western edge of the Sierra Subbética - 5 Priego de Cordoba - ancient trading town and still lively center on the eastern edge of the Sierra Subbética awaits with the beautiful stucco decorations in the Capilla El Sagrario.
- 6 Zuheros - beautiful, white village on the northern edge of the Sierra Subbética with a wide view
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Other goals
- The requires at least one day trip 1 Sierra Subbética south of Córdoba with great hiking opportunities, but also next to the main towns uniquely located white villages such as Zuheroswhich are worth a visit for their magnificent view alone.
- The 2 Reservoir of Iznajar at the southwest end of the Sierra Subbética offers all possible domestic water sports and is a popular holiday center for Spanish vacationers. The spectacular location of the medieval town itself is an attraction.
- North of the Guadalquivir, two nature parks offer hikers and nature lovers absolute peace and quiet from the hustle and bustle and tourism: The 3 Natural Park of the Sierra de Cardeña y Montoro to the east, adjacent to the Sierra Andujar Natural Park in the Jaén Province adjoins, as well as the 4 Parque natural Sierra de Hornachuelos in the west of the province.
background
Of course, the glamorous history of the capital Córdoba, which goes back to Roman times, outshines the entire province. Already in Moorish times it was an independent emirate, later as a caliphate an important and independent administrative center as well as a melting pot of Moorish, Christian and Jewish cultures and always on a par with the neighboring city of Granada. Even after the Christian reconquest, these roots were least touched here, which makes the Mezquita of Córdoba such a unique example of cultural crossings. Because of its preserved small town flair, Córdoba is almost more than Granada one of the most beautiful examples of still being able to understand this cultural mix up close today. It is not for nothing that the city narrowly lost the competition for European Capital of Culture 2012.
Efforts to upgrade the province for tourism are not limited to Córdoba. In the Sierra Subbética in particular, a lot has been done to make this area more interesting by means of very interesting themed hiking trails along disused railway lines. In the meantime, a high-quality infrastructure has been created here, without damaging the originality of the localities.
Wine connoisseurs will find a very special specialty here. The Ximénex grape is grown near Montilla, an offshoot of Riesling probably introduced in the 16th century, from which sherry-like variations of sweet wines are developed, only that they develop their alcohol content naturally and without additives (which the local winemakers attach great importance to).
language
Spanish is spoken in Andalusia, but Andalusians have their own peculiarity. The endings of the words are omitted. Good morning means: Buenos Dias. The Andalusians say: Bueno Dia or the number two is called dos. In Andalusia they say do.
getting there
By plane
The best way to get to the province from Germany is via the international airports of Malaga or Seville. Flights within Spain are also handled via Granada-Jaén Airport. From the small Córdoba airport itself there are currently only flights to Barcelona, Vigo and Bilbao.
By train
Córdoba is located on the main thoroughfare of the AVE Madrid – Seville – Cádiz high-speed train, and a branch to Málaga branches off here. In this respect, the main airports can be reached quickly and easily. There are only a few rail connections into the hinterland, there is a connection to Linares via Montoro and Andujar.Baeza and Jaén.
By bus
Málaga, Seville and Madrid can also be reached by long-distance bus. The hinterland is opened up by private bus companies.
In the street
The A4 Madrid – Seville crosses the province along the Guadalquvir from east to west. In Córdoba, the A-45 branches off to the south and connects the region along the eastern edge of the Sierra Subbética with Málaga. This crosses the A-92 Seville – Granada at the southern end of the province near Iznajar, so that too Granada can be reached quickly. But the local roads in the province are also good, some of them have been developed similarly to motorways (Caution: there are often speed controls!).
mobility
Having your own vehicle tends to be a hindrance when visiting the provincial capital. Large parts of the old town are pedestrian zones, and the alleys around it represent a tangle of one-way streets with no parking spaces, barely recognizable for visitors who are not familiar with the area.
As part of a round trip in Córdoba, it is best to have your own vehicle in one of the nearby parking garages (e.g. close to the center at Paeo Victoria). It is definitely an advantage to have your own vehicle for visiting the surrounding nature parks, especially for hikes and the like. Almost all places can be reached individually by bus lines, but their timetables and times rarely correspond to the needs of certain arrival and departure times.
Tourist Attractions
Undisputed Main attraction is the capital Cordoba itself and here especially the Mezquita with the adjoining Moorish-Jewish quarter of Judería. But also some of the surrounding towns and cities don't just lure you with either baroque or moorish ensemble in the style of the white villages, but also with some remarkable sacred buildings or prominently situated castles (some also ruins).
The former caliphate city 7 Medina Azahara is just a few kilometers from Cordoba. It has been on the World Heritage List since 2018.
In addition, they have Nature parks Not only to offer tranquility and a beautiful view, but also well-tended, thematically oriented hiking routes, endemic flora and fauna as well as some caves as natural monuments.
activities
kitchen
nightlife
In the capital Cordoba night life can be enjoyed in every form, volume and extent. During the high season there should be a lot going on in the more Spanish-influenced tourist center of Iznájar. In the otherwise rather rural communities, you will mostly have to limit yourself to visiting the local bars.
security
In the very tourist-oriented regions such as the city center of Córdoba or possibly also Iznájar, the usual caution against petty crime is required. In the rural areas one can generally feel quite safe. So far, no particular attacks have become known in the entire province.
climate
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As everywhere in Andalusia, the falls in Cordoba Midsummer very dry and hot in July and August. The maximum temperatures can reach the 40 ° C mark in the long term, the nights are tropical.
There are more pleasant temperatures in the spring and autumn, where occasional rainfall can be expected. Most of the rain falls in that winterThe months of November to January, when daytime temperatures can occasionally drop below 10 ° C. Snowfall at higher altitudes is rare, but it does happen.
literature
Web links
- http://www.dipucordoba.es/ - Official website of Cordoba
- Tourism portal the city of Cordoba
- Travel reports of a co-author
