Córdoba

at the opposite end of the Roman Bridge· Cheap

A history museum located in the Torre de la Calahorra, which once served as the old fortified gate to the city. Upon entering the museum the greeters (who speak good English) have you don a headset which will explain the exhibits and…

C/ Caballerizas Reales· Cheap

Built in the 8th century as a caliphate residence on the site of a Visigoth fortress, the Alcazar was used as the residence and fortress of Ferdinand and Isabella (the "Christian Monarchs" for whom the building is now named) as well as a…

A Roman-style bridge over the shallow Guadalquivir River that was once the main crossing over the river, securing Córdoba's importance to the region.

in the Jewish Quarter· Cheap

A small but beautifully preserved synagogue - one of only three remaining in Spain - the structure was built in 1315 and consists of a single small, square room with high ceilings and gorgeous Mudejar decorative plaster on the walls.

near the Mezquita, on the tower side

A beautiful narrow street, full of flowers with a wonderful tiny square at the end and excellent views of the Mezquita's Tower framed by the buildings lining the street.

opposite the Synagogue· Cheap

A museum of the culture and people of Sephardic (Iberian) Judaism housed in a 14th-century building. Rooms arranged around a courtyard contain different exhibits about the history of Judaism in the city: domestic life; the role of…

5 minutes walking distance west of the mosque there is a modern Arabic bath that recreates the ones used during the Moorish era. During the golden times of the western caliphate Cordoba was said to have more than 400 hundreds baths.

The city becomes the world's guitar capital during two weeks full of concerts featuring the top world guitar players and bands ranging from Jazz/Blues, Classical, and of course, Flamenco.

Calle Puerta de Almodóvar, 5

In the heart of the Juderia, this place offers decent tapas for the price. A bit more expensive version of it is next to the mosque, called Casa Pepe de la Juderia, which serves the same food at a slight markup for location.

between the mosque-cathedral and the synagogue

This restaurant offers customers a chance to sample traditional Sephardic Jewish cuisine. Although the meat is not kosher certified, none of the dishes mix meat and dairy. The restaurant is run by a Sephardic family.

behind Iglesia de San Miguel

Established in 1880, this very popular place should not be missed. Serves great Montilla, as well as rabo de toro and pisto.

near the Mezquita

Locals claim it has the best rabo de toro in town.

off C/Tomás Conde

Delicious home made food and traditional cooking with a modern and personal style. Enjoyable meals in an authentic 16th-century charming courtyard accompanied by flamenco ambient music.

Calle del Conde de Torres Cabrera, 4

Popular with locals and well known for their cured meats (carne de monte).

near the Mezquita-Catedral

Built in a traditional Andalusian house, with an open courtyard as the centre of the hostel. It has private rooms for parties as large as six to six-bed dorm rooms.

Calle Lucano, 12

Good location. Clean privates and dorms. Air-conditioning. Strangely has three separate names.

Plaza de Maimónides, 3

In the heart of the old town, 5 minutes walking from the Mezquita. Settled in the old city walls, inside a beautiful palace. There is another NH hotel right next door - the NH Califa.

Great hotel with old town central location. Walking distance to central plaza, shopping, archaeology sites, drinks.

Calle Tomás Conde, 10

Renovated historic 4-star hotel near the Mezquita Cathedral.