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The Wild Asparagus Hunters are Out and About

It´s that time of year. Cars parked in odd places, the solitary person - usually a man, popping up above a bank or from behind an olive tree. The hunters of the wild aparagus are here. The plentiful rain scattered with a day or two of sunshine has brought them out in droves. Some have their route, others instinctively know where to go. They appear, walking back to their cars, with a huge bundle of foot long green spears of asparagus. And off they go, probably not to be seen for another year - or another week if the rain continues. No matter how hard the shoots try and hide the older men hunt them down with stick in hand, to fob off the spiky old growth, and uncover the tender new stems of wild asparagus. Everyone has their favourite way of cooking them but the most common seems to be in a Tortilla - the thick Spanish potato omelette to which you can add anything that comes to hand - or is hunted down. My one or two shorter stem finds don´t come close to the experienced hunters catch. I...

Hotel Balcon de Cordoba - Quaint and Beautiful

From the moment I looked through the wrought iron gates and saw the beautiful old tiles, the orange tree and mosaic-floored patio I was smitten. It got better. As a lover of quaint patios, small hotels and excellent service The Balcon de Cordoba had it all along with lashings of charm.

Hotel Entrance

Orange Tree Patio

Mosaic details, tiles and fountain

Style, subtlety, attention to detail and more. Architectural artefacts abound, each room with its own piece or pieces of history along with fabulous fabrics, old and new perfectly interwoven creating a haven of peace and comfort.

Pretty Recess
Architectural detail outside my bedroom

Having been shown around this small, interesting old town house conversion from the tiny patio leading onto the famous Calle de Flores with a view of the Mezquita's tower, to the cosy roof top with summer restaurant and city views, to our suite everything was just delightful. And its location couldn't be better, just around the corner from the Mezquita in the heart of the old city, a perfect spot for a beautiful hotel.



Reception and Patio
Roof Terrace views of Mezquita


Each room or suite is individually decorated and all with the same high standard and attention to detail, some also have private terraces. My suite with a window over the main patio and one on the quiet pedestrian street was just lovely, with fresh fruit and flowers amongst the details. Comfortable and welcoming it was hard leave it and explore the city.




The small award-winning Hotel Balcon de Cordoba is, as you can see, is beautiful. I loved the hotel and thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

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