Guidebook for Córdoba
Food Scene
Great tapas selection with beautiful presentation, and not expensive. Perfect for students or young travelers.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canadian
6 C. AlbénizGreat tapas selection with beautiful presentation, and not expensive. Perfect for students or young travelers.
Quiet outdoor seating has a beautiful view of the river, rose garden, airplane statue, and park. Restaurant has a selection of food/tapas, and the separate bar has nice cocktails.
**Relaxing music for conversation; reggae, acoustic pop, and chill remixes in English and Spanish
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Mirador del Río
N-IVQuiet outdoor seating has a beautiful view of the river, rose garden, airplane statue, and park. Restaurant has a selection of food/tapas, and the separate bar has nice cocktails.
**Relaxing music for conversation; reggae, acoustic pop, and chill remixes in English and Spanish
Very popular among locals for small group dinners, special tapas, and - gets full on weekend evenings, so you should call to make a reservation.
**View of the river and people-watching on the paseo (river walk)...after dinner, stroll along to see the lights on the Roman Bridge and Mezquita.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Taberna del Río
7 C. Enrique Romero TorresVery popular among locals for small group dinners, special tapas, and - gets full on weekend evenings, so you should call to make a reservation.
**View of the river and people-watching on the paseo (river walk)...after dinner, stroll along to see the lights on the Roman Bridge and Mezquita.
Quiet and cheap place to have a simple large beer or wine (1.50 euros with small tapa included), or Spanish breakfast
Calle Villa de Rota
Calle Villa de RotaQuiet and cheap place to have a simple large beer or wine (1.50 euros with small tapa included), or Spanish breakfast
Favorite among locals, students, and families. Wonderful affordable food and wine from the famous Spanish wine sellers Montilla Moriles. Fast service, although waiters don't have time to chat/wait for you. Tends to be full indoor and outdoor seating, but you you can usually get a table without a problem.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Moriles Pata Negra
21 C. Antonio MauraFavorite among locals, students, and families. Wonderful affordable food and wine from the famous Spanish wine sellers Montilla Moriles. Fast service, although waiters don't have time to chat/wait for you. Tends to be full indoor and outdoor seating, but you you can usually get a table without a problem.
Bar Casa Boti
36 Carretera TrassierraCheap family-friendly food and beers. Local gathering place!
Drinks & Nightlife
nice music, lights, huka and cocktails, ambience, and view of the Roman Bridge.
181 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sojo Ribera
1 P.º de la Riberanice music, lights, huka and cocktails, ambience, and view of the Roman Bridge.
Modern spcae with different bars and restuaranta inside to try food around Spain and around the world. Fancy and simple drinks to spend in good company, meet new people, and peaopl-watch. Upstairs has open-air nightclub for dancing, drinking, and smoking.
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Victoria
s/nº P.º de la VictoriaModern spcae with different bars and restuaranta inside to try food around Spain and around the world. Fancy and simple drinks to spend in good company, meet new people, and peaopl-watch. Upstairs has open-air nightclub for dancing, drinking, and smoking.
Sightseeing
it is free at 8:30-9:20 in the mornings except on Catholic holidays
461 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mosque of Córdoba
1 C. Cardenal Herreroit is free at 8:30-9:20 in the mornings except on Catholic holidays
It is only for pedestrians, so you can peacefully stroll acorss to get beautiful views and photos of Mezquita and Roman Tower at sunrise, sunset, and nighttime. Often you can hear musicians playing anything from modern music to flamenc guitar.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ponte romano de Córdoba
s/n Av. del AlcázarIt is only for pedestrians, so you can peacefully stroll acorss to get beautiful views and photos of Mezquita and Roman Tower at sunrise, sunset, and nighttime. Often you can hear musicians playing anything from modern music to flamenc guitar.
Entertainment & Activities
Professional flamenco show with guitarist, singer, and 5 dancers performing various flamenco styles and a variety of costumes. A beautiful venue. A glass of wine included.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tablao Flamenco El Cardenal
2 C. Buen PastorProfessional flamenco show with guitarist, singer, and 5 dancers performing various flamenco styles and a variety of costumes. A beautiful venue. A glass of wine included.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful outdoor walk in summer or winter: roses, fruit trees, greenhouse, historicial/cultural information about the development of edible plants and crops around the world and in Spain. Cheap entrance price.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín Botánico Real de Córdoba
s/n Av. LinneoBeautiful outdoor walk in summer or winter: roses, fruit trees, greenhouse, historicial/cultural information about the development of edible plants and crops around the world and in Spain. Cheap entrance price.
Jardin de la Escritora Elena Fortún
Beautiful quiet park to take a stroll, sit, and enjoy the views.
walking and running trails with exercise/cross-training constructs. meadows of grass to lay down or kick a football, groups sometimes do outdoor yoga.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Cruz Conde
walking and running trails with exercise/cross-training constructs. meadows of grass to lay down or kick a football, groups sometimes do outdoor yoga.
Taking the local bus, hiking trail starts on Avenida Brillante, passes through the Mirador viewpoint, and circles back to the same bus stop.
Great for mountain biking and hiking ~1.5 hour trail!
Mirador Natural de Córdoba
CO-3405Taking the local bus, hiking trail starts on Avenida Brillante, passes through the Mirador viewpoint, and circles back to the same bus stop.
Great for mountain biking and hiking ~1.5 hour trail!
Essentials
most affordable and favorite grocery store for locals with large selection of grocery items, wine, and stonger liquors
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercadona
12 Av. de Medina Azaharamost affordable and favorite grocery store for locals with large selection of grocery items, wine, and stonger liquors
get your laundry done while you look in to the many shops in the shopping mall, with a beautiful park/plaza around the mall
Lavandería Autoservicio ZOCOClean
1 Jose Maria Martorellget your laundry done while you look in to the many shops in the shopping mall, with a beautiful park/plaza around the mall
1 euro daily entrance with the basic strength and cardio machines and equipment, and lockers. Bring 1 euro or 50 cent coins to enter
Gimnasioeleuro Cordoba
1 C. Diamante1 euro daily entrance with the basic strength and cardio machines and equipment, and lockers. Bring 1 euro or 50 cent coins to enter
Arts & Culture
Sunday daytime shows have top-winning bull fighters and famous bulls. Wednesday shows have cheaper tickets for pre-professional and younger bulld fighters.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza de Toros Los Califas
s/n Av. Gran Vía ParqueSunday daytime shows have top-winning bull fighters and famous bulls. Wednesday shows have cheaper tickets for pre-professional and younger bulld fighters.
Archeological ruins. Bus takes you there and back.
173 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Medina Azahara - Conjunto Arqueológico Madinat al-Zahra
km 5 Ctra. Palma del RíoArcheological ruins. Bus takes you there and back.
The gardens/courtyard are free on Wednesdays 14-17H. Entrance to museum house and patios is 8 euros 10-19H Tuesday-Sunday.
164 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palacio de Viana station
The gardens/courtyard are free on Wednesdays 14-17H. Entrance to museum house and patios is 8 euros 10-19H Tuesday-Sunday.