Show Notes
Welcome to part 2 of my Cordoba Special series with tour guide Paco Gonzalez as he tells us about the best places to visit in Cordoba and he guides us through the beautiful countryside, villages, forts, palaces, olive farms and vineyards around that stunning area between Seville and Cordoba.
The Cordoba Region Most tourists go to the cities like Seville, Cordoba, Granada and Malaga but there are small villages and towns between these cities are real gems full of character including Carmona and Ecija, Alcalá de Guadaíra, Cazalla de la Sierra, Almodovar del Rio, Palma Del Rio and Montilla.
Cordoba The Mesquita - Once one of main cities in the ancient Arab world with one of the most famous mosques to rival Mecca Guided tour of the Jewish Quarter, Roman bridge, Alcazar and Historic Centre of Córdoba Equestrian show at the Royal Stables
Food Cordoba Dinner at Taberna La Viuda Lunch at La Cazuela de la Esparteria
Stays Cordoba - Hotel Mezquita Center Cazalla de la Sierra - Casa Rural Las Navezuelas Alcalá de Guadaíra - Hotel Oromana
Activities Palma Del Rio - Palacio Portcarrero Almodovar Del Rio – Old Moorish Castle to visit from Games of Thrones Montilla – Visit to local winery Alvear 1729 Wine tasting at Bodegas Colonias de Galeón Stargazing activity (Sierra Morena is a certified Starlight Destination) El Viso del Alcor - Olive oil tasting at Basilippo Cycling along the Sierra Morena Greenway, which is part of the upgraded Camino Vertical
Check out my Cordoba Special Pt 1 with Christina Ybarra of Palacio Portocarrero in Palma del Rio, Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain.
How to get there Aer Lingus flies to Seville three times per week until 17 May, 2026. Fares are available from €50.99 each way, including taxes fees and carrier charges. For more see https://www.aerlingus.com
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