Day 5 and 6: Córdoba
We had been excited to go to Córdoba after listening to so many nice issues in regards to the metropolis. Skyscanner have even ranked it as considered one of their trending locations for 2025.
Córdoba has 4 UNESCO world heritage websites:
- Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
- Córdoba’s Outdated Quarter
- Medina Azahara
- A courtyard pageant which takes place every Could.
Given it was October we might solely go to the primary three, which continues to be a formidable quantity in your UNESCO verify checklist. The Medina is exterior town, however was conveniently proper by the place we had been tenting for the night time and has a carpark. You purchase the ticket by the automotive park after which get a bus as much as the Medina. It was free for Joao along with his EU passport (he’s Portuguese), I needed to pay £1.50 (Ta, Brexit).
The Mosque-Cathedral was a spotlight for me, initially constructed as a mosque it was transformed right into a cathedral in 1236 when Córdoba was captured by Christian forces. The unique mosque structure was so lovely, they left numerous it in place. The mix of types is exclusive and one thing you should try. The encircling gardens are free to enter and make an ideal spot for a budget-friendly picnic.
The Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos options lovely gardens and fountains the place youngsters can run and discover. Leo and I strolled round, him stating all of the totally different flowers he preferred. The gardens are close to the Roman Bridge which is price stopping by to admire.
The place to eat?
We had an ideal dinner at a spot referred to as “Taberna Agora Mezquita“. Costs had been cheap and we sat out in a bit courtyard which had a stunning vibe. Joao and I shared a jug of Sangria they usually had pasta for Leo which meant he ate one thing that wasn’t bread and butter (he’s a really fussy eater however loves his pasta).
Campsite?
There wasn’t an enormous quantity of alternative close to Cordoba. We discovered “Camper Park Medina Azahara” on the Park4night app. It’s a bit out from town however has a bus cease a brief stroll away which bought us to the centre in round 20 minutes. It was €16 with electrical energy or €10 with out. We might have been high quality with out electrical energy if it wasn’t for our child Luca insisting on heat milk from his excellent prep every night time… There was just one small rest room and the bathe was so elusive we gave it a miss.
The most effective factor in regards to the website is the AMAZING bakery proper subsequent door. Truthfully I might drive there for the bakery. The pastries, the bread, the espresso.. It was tremendous low cost too. We paid €17 for 4 coffees (2 every, we love a espresso…) 4 totally different pastries/muffins (large items) toasted bread and butter for Leo (an enormous slice) and a kinder shock egg.
Parking in Cordoba?
On the primary day we bought the bus in as talked about above. On the second day we parked here round a 15 minute stroll from the centre. The parking was free with a lot of areas obtainable.
