Cheap Car Hire in Cordoba Spain

Cordoba is positioned along the Guadalquivir River in Spain, the city is one more of the southern cities with its distinctive Andalusian ambience. It is clearly separated in two by an interrupted Arabian wall. At one side the strait and wide avenues of the XXTH Century, at the other side the maze of meandering narrow alleys.

The most stunning approach to go into Cordoba is crossing the very old bridge over the Guadalquivir, towards the inside of the old city through the Puerta de Almodovar. One of the most historical buildings is the mosque. The Mezquita de Cordoba. The construction work started in 785 and took two centuries to complete; it is the second Largest and second in significance after the Mecca mosque. Just 7km outside of the town more Moorish splendors are to be seen in the middle of the remnants of the extravagant palace complex of Medina Azahara which is undergoing renovation.

Meander through the alleys of the old city of Cordoba. Lots of the houses have their typical Andalusian patio full of flowers. In May during the fiestas the local people open their patios, so you can admire them. You'll also be treated to performances of flamenco song and dance.