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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...
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The Mezquita is a Must Visit in Cordoba

The Mezquita is a definite must when visiting Cordoba, probably the main reason for your visit and rightly so. The enormous Mezquita/Cathedral is absolutely spectacular and no-end of photographs can ever do it justice, which is why I was completely bowled over on my first visit.


Mezquita, Cordoba


The sheer size and ornate-ness is quite overwhelming.  Choose your moment well. My first visit was very near the end of the day and closing time which meant there were few other visitors and certainly no coach parties. I'm sure the emptiness, really there were about four other visitors, a few security guards and me, meant the occasion was even more awe-inspiring. The vast, high, silence. The beauty and singularity. The greatness and immenseness. A work of art with centuries of history merging into uniqueness.

Mezquita, Cordoba


I've been since, taking family usually at busier times of the day and it strikes a chord each time but that first visit and impression was definitely the best.  If you can go alone, or with as few people as possible  it's worth it.

Mezquita, Cordoba


Cordoba has fast become a favourite of mine, each visit has unearthed  new places to visit, things to see and others I want to return to. Here's some of my tips on

What to See and Do in Cordoba City

See an Andalusian Horse Show

Visit the Alcazaba

Take a Moorish Baths at the Hammam Al Andalus

Walk Across the Roman Bridge

Meander the Maze of Narrow Jewish Streets

Visit the Amazing Ruined Moorish City - Medina Azahara ( outside the city)

Take a Segway Tour

Visit in May for the Patios or May Crosses

I hope you enjoy Cordoba as much as I do.

Where to Stay in Cordoba

Hotel Balcon de Cordoba

Hotel Viento

Hotels in Cordoba on Booking dot com.

Here's a link to other posts about Cordoba;

The Best of Cordoba in 36 Hours 


Another Must Visit

 Just on the outskirts of the city is the ancient, ruined Moorish city of Medina Azahara which has just (2018) received Unesco status. Read about the Medina Azahara here.


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