Cordoba's municipal AREA of mountain ranges in the
north, many of which belong to Sierra de Hornachuelos Natural Park,
the province's largest protected AREA, which is of immense scenic
value, with its cork oak groves, holm oaks and undergrowth, as well
as riverside willows, ashes and alders, not to mention its wealth
of fauna and game. More countryside is to be found in the south,
consisting mainly of fertile plains. The River Guadalquivir flows
through the city and is an integral part of both its daily life
and its history.
Cordoba today is a city of immense monumental wealth, having been
declared a part of Humanity's Heritage in 1994, with art and history
to be found in every alleyway, patio and square. The city is best
known for its Mosque, a unique building which tells of the splendour
of this one-time Caliphate, though we must not forget the Cathedral,
the Fortress of the Christian Monarchs (Alcázar de los Reyes
Cristianos), the Roman Bridge and the Albolafia, La Calahorra Tower,
the Jewish Quarter, the patios, El Potro Square and the myriad of
other charms and locations that this, one of the country's most
interesting and beautiful cities, has to offer.
The outskirts are home to other places of immense interest, such
as the ruins of Medina Azahara, a former palace-city; St. Jerome
of Valparaíso Monastery and Chapels, located among mountain
peaks and an ideal place to relax.
All of this, plus other attractions such as excellent tourist facilities
and delicious cuisine.
Tourism and Sports
Part of Cordoba's municipal area consists of mountainous zones,
some of which lie within the boundaries of Sierra de Hornachuelos
Natural Park (Parque Natural de la Sierra de Hornachuelos). They
provide an ideal location in which to enjoy sports which require
a natural environment, such as hiking or bicycle trips.
Golf: Cordoba Country Club (Club de Campo de Córdoba). Ctra.
Antigua Cordoba-Obejo, Km. 9.2. Tel: 957 35 02 08
Horse riding: "El Mirador" Riding Centre (Centro Ecuestre
" El Mirador"). C/ Poeta Paredes, s/n. Tel: 670 8119 96
"El Cortijo" Riding and Horse Training School (Escuela
de Equitación y Doma " El Cortijo"). Ctra. Palma
del Rio, Km, 5.
El Higueron. (Cordoba) Tel: 957 32 92 25.
Cultural Tourism:
Places of cultural interest:
Medina Azahara
St. Jerome of Valparaiso Monastery (Monasterio de S. Jerónimo
de Valparaíso)
The numerous Chapels (Ermitas)
Museums:
Cordoba Bullfighting Museum (Museo Taurino de Córdoba).
Cordoba Archaeology Museum (Museo Arqueológico de Córdoba).
Cordoba Provincial Fine Arts Museum (Museo Provincial de Bellas
Artes de Córdoba).
Julio Romero de Torres Museum, Cordoba (Museo Julio Romero de Torres
de Córdoba).
Cordoba Cathedral Museum and Art Collection (Museo-Tesoro Catedralicio
de Córdoba). |
