Córdoba: Overview

Standing on a sweep of the Río Guadalquivir with countryside stretching far in every direction around, Córdoba is both a sophisticated metropolis and the heart of a very rural part of Andalucía. Apart from its great historical attractions, it's also today a thriving modern city with great restaurants, thronged taverns and a hip nightlife. The best time to visit is between mid-April and mid-June, when the skies are big and blue, the temperatures are just right, and the city's beautiful patios and old lanes are at their best, dripping with foliage and blooms.

Fast Facts

Electrical Plugs

European plug with two circular metal pins
220V 50 Hz

Languages Spoken

Official: Spanish

Country Dialing Code

+34

Weights & Measures

Metric

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