The city of Cordoba is a place where
history awaits around every street corner. It was a major center in Roman times, and under
the Moors it rose to prominence as the capital of a Caliphate which ruled much of the
Iberian peninsula. The Cordoba Mosque and the ruins of the palace-city of Medina Azahara
are reminders of those splendid days when the city was a center of learning, attracting
the most talented Muslim, Christian and Jewish scholars of the time.
Cordoba is on the banks of the Guadalquivir, Andalusia's mightiest river. To the north
rise the rugged Sierra Morena mountains, the last refuge for many wildlife species. To the
south are the rolling farmlands of the Campiña and the vineyards of Montilla-Moriles,
where the delicious Pedro Ximenez grape grows. Beyond that is the Sierra Subbetica, with
its spectacular landscapes and friendly villages rich in tradition.
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Travel in Cordoba
Cordoba
by Bike
Exploring the historical Andalusian city on two wheels.
A Moveable Feast
Sampling anise liqueur and tasty cured ham in Rute.
In Search of Sepharad
Cordoba is rediscovering its multi-cultural roots
A Monument to
Fine Wine
Aguilar de la Frontera, in the Campiña of Cordoba, is the source of what
is considered the best wine in Spain.
Between the River and
the Sierra
A converted monastery-turned-hotel and the unspoiled landscape of a nature park
make for an original holiday in western Cordoba.
Copyright © 2000-2001 An Andalusian Experience. Text by Mark Little. Photography by J. D. Dallet - A Freelance Spain production
