Tuesday 28th May 2013

Tuesday 28^th May 2013

We decided to leave early this morning and head for Cordoba. Last night we went for a meal in Torre Del Mar. We were looking for somewhere a little bit classy but couldn’t be bothered walking far. We went to a restaurant about 800 metres from the campsite where they did a menu of the day. For some unknown reason we don’t really bother with these menu’s but we were quite surprised at the quality and value of the menu on offer. For a really good 3 course meal we paid 6 and a half euros each.

We arrived at Camping El Brilliante around 12 noon, it’s a decent enough site and is about  a 15 minute walk to the city centre and about a 35 minute walk to the old city. At 31.50 euros it’s the most we’ve paid on this trip but I suppose its worth it if you want to be within walking distance of the city. We quickly got settled in, had our lunch and then headed off to the old part of the city, taking in the Mezquita, the Alcazar de loss Reyes Cristianos and the old Roman Bridge. For those interested the Mezquita is the old mosque and the present cathedral (cost of entry 8 euros each) the Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos is a palace fortress with excellent water gardens ( 4 euros each). I suppose the pictures tell the story.

We were very impressed with Cordoba the old city had lots of attractions from around the 12 century and even later. Even just walking in the narrow streets would lead you to something eyecatching, even if it was just the patio's that Cordoba is famous for.
The newer part of the city is spacious with lots of wide avenues, boulevards and roads. There are lots of Plaza's and parks. If you come only to shop, you wont be disappointed with the wide selection of designer shops and bars.