Córdoba is famous around the world for its Great Mosque. Its historic old town is a World Heritage site, full of little streets to be explored, courtyards full of flowers, inviting squares and lively taverns where you can enjoy a good flamenco performance or try the local cuisine.
Cuero – or leather –goods, in particular bags, purses, wallets and belts, are a local speciality in Córdoba and are still made by hand in studios and workshops all over town.
No trip to Cordoba is complete without taking home a local souvenir. There are plenty of ideas to choose from, including local pottery, to decorate your home, the most fabulous silver jewellery, hand crafted leather work, Cordobese hats or you could even invest in your very own Spanish classical Guitar.
Agriculture (cereals, olives, and grapes) and sheep, horse, and bull breeding predominate in the south. Mining (in the north) of lead, zinc, and coal is one of the province's chief industries. Furniture making and the production of metals and chemicals are also significant.
Victoria Market can be found in Cordoba, an area to enjoy gastronomy and culture in the old Caseta del Círculo de la Amistad, an iron structure dating back to the 19th century. The thirty stalls at this gastronomic and leisure centre have fresh products and produce ready to try.
A question often asked by foreign visitors when they come to Spain is “Is it okay to drink the tap water here?” The simple answer is yes, you can! Spanish tap water is considered to be 99.5% safe to drink, although the taste may vary somewhat according to the region.
Córdoba has a smaller-town feel than Málaga does– overall more cozy, quaint, and picturesque, but also much more touristy. Since it's so small, it gets very crowded, especially in the afternoons and evenings.