Holiday homes & rentals in Competa

Córdoba, Spain, is home to one of the world's oldest Islamic buildings, the Great Mosque of Córdoba. Culture has churned in this city for more than a millennium, and holiday accommodation here lets you experience the richness of this endlessly intriguing part of the world.

Ancient Islamic culture

Why not explore the Jewish Quarter of the city, full of narrow streets, and the Muslim Quarter, where ancient buildings meet your eyes at every turn. A thousand years ago, Córdoba was Spain's Islamic centre.

The Guadalquivir river flows beneath the Great Mosque, past riverfront streets populated by cheerful bars and restaurants. With its many arches, the mosque-cathedral covers an area larger than 23,000 square metres, making it one of the largest religious buildings on earth.

Secret city sights

Traverse the Puente Romano (Roman Bridge) for inspiring city views. While it has been rebuilt several times since the Reconquista, the original bridge was constructed in the tenth century by the Moors.

The Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos was built by Alfonso XI in 1328. The interior houses exquisite Roman mosaics, while the exterior's palm-lined avenues and fountains are complemented by the ornate gate of Seville.

Don't leave Córdoba without a gander at the Calleja de las Flores. You'll be arrested by the sight of countless flowers with the cathedral-mosque in the background – make sure to take your camera.

Summer fiestas

From April to June, Córdoba is alive with fiestas, which take place before things really heat up in July and August. Don't miss April's Battle of the Flowers, during which the porches and patios of the city overflow with blooms and flower-adorned floats fill the streets.

May's festivities are centred around family fun. Why not order tapas and watch the dance displays through the streets? The Cruces de Mayo (May Crosses) festival, which lasts four days, involves a competition for the best flower-dressed cross in town.

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