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Zuheros Town, Cordoba, History, Charm and Stunning Views

It´s not the first time Zuheros has featured here on Andalucia Explorer. This very charming, white-washed hillside town is just 45 minutes from home and a favourite to take visitors too. Recently I had viewings there with some lovely clients looking for another home in this area. Leaving early to grab coffee and explore a little - there´s always a new corner I´ve not seen and the views always change with the different light depending on the time of day and year. Zuheros Approach The day was going to be a scorcher, nearer 40c than 30c so an early start was needed. Being a hill town means steep streets, lack of parking and a bit of hill walking. There are a couple of car parks but, as you can imagine, they are just out of town and, with a bit of a climb to get there. Following an older lady (can I say that at 62?) up hill she turned through an archway, one I hadn´t spotted before- I had to follow. It´s knowledge rather than nosey - surely? Then I saw a sign saying Mercado. I had every ri...

What to See in Jaén City - Guide to Jaén

My suggestions on how to get the most out of a visit to Jaén city are in this short Two-day or 48 hour guide which will be spread over several posts. Today a list of the must-sees.

Day 1 – Whether you´ve opted for a hotel in the old quarter, the Parador on the hill, one of those just out of town or Casa Rural El Regüelo, each day starts from the Plaza de la Constitución near Hotel Xauen with its square of fountains and buzz of people.

Day 1

Morning

Visit Palacio Villardompardo & The Arab Baths
Visit the two museums in Palacio Villardompardo
See the Lizard of Jaén statue
Visit the Hospital de San Juan de Dios

Afternoon

Visit the cathedral and cathedral museum
Take a taxi up to the Parador and castle

Day 2
Today is a stroll around the different areas taking in the many monuments and churches and a bar or two.

Morning

Coffee in the Jewish quarter
Visit the Provincial Museum

Afternoon

Explore the La Merced quarter and monuments
Explore San Ildefonso quarter and bull ring


More to come soon - in depth info and how to get to these sights and monuments.

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