Despite being winter time the patios still looked really lovely. I imagine in May they would be absolutely stunning
We wandered the streets of the Patio Area on a July summer afternoon. We were able to peek through the gates on several houses to see courtyards but could not really view.We happened to be there at the wrong time since even the ones that are open outside the May festival period are closed in July and August. We did not see any that happened to be open in July.
a lot of choices for food and drink. different parts serve different styles. should be something for everyone there. nice surroundings
Every street in the old centre seems to have at least one building with doors open for nosy tourists to view and the owners seem delighted that you are admiring their private space. Even in February when only a few plants were coming into blossom the tranquility of water features and ferns with the promise of full colour was alluring.
The house and patios are a bit of a walk from the Mesquita (maybe about 20 minutes) but highly recommended. The patios are beautiful and very atmospheric.
This is also a stop that you must make. It was nice in October but I can imagine what the patios look like in May.
We were in Cordoba to visit the beautiful Mezquita and we took a walking tour of the patios. The narrow streets of Cordoba and the patios are a joy. Pretty flowers, and so neat and tidy. The streets were packed with tourists.We had a local guide, who guided us safely through the narrow and often crowded cobbled streets. beautiful city.
Cordoba's patios reflect Muslim Spain's historic appreciation for inner courtyards (usually 'be-flowered' and with a fountain) as beautiful, peaceful places for reflection and spiritual restoration... an effect also on visitors. May's 'Patio Festival' (4-17 May in 2015) is extraordinary... crowded, but a joyous time!
This type of architecture is incredible, you feel as time traveller jumping to the past.A mix of colorful and traditions that nobody keeps indiferent. For me, the best patios are in San Basilio quarter.
We timed our visit to Cordoba so that we could experience the annual Patio Festival in May 2014. It was a wonderful way to see a special side of the lives of the people of Cordoba, by entering their homes and having them share their patios with us. It was all free, but you did have to get tickets beforehand in order to see each home, due to the long lines waiting to also see them. At times it could get very crowded but overall the experience was a nice one. The patios ranged from almost over-done with with flower displays, to very simplistic layouts, making each one unique in its own way. Highly recommend the experience, especially if you love flowers and/or gardens in general.