Cordoba

Advantages: a prsoperous, relaxing alternative to Buenos Aires
Disadvantages: perhaps does not portray the rest of the country accurately

...stumbled across the city of Cordoba almost by accident, as a stopping point between some of the more well known visiting places. It was a memorable stop though with it’s picturesque scenery and endless activities and is recommended to anyone in the area. The city is known as the Heartland of Argentina due to its location in the centre of the country and is one of the more prosperous parts of this economically crippled nation. It was the original ...
...travel!! All in all Cordoba stands out in my memory as an escape from the harsh travelling in other parts of South America and it offered a well needed chance to relax in a historic city with all the amenities and recreational opportunities necessary to do so. It is warmly recommended as a stopping point for anyone planning a trip to the region, although for anyone on a tight schedule I would probably recommend Buenos Aires if a choice has to be ... Read review

Advantages: Plenty to see and do, great seafood
Disadvantages: Gets terribly hot in summer, not cheap

...Cordoba is a city I felt I knew even before I'd been; that's probably because it is home to some well-known historical sites and is a city that has made a big contribution to Spanish culture, most notably through the art of flamenco dancing and music. It is a city with a reputation of hot days and hot nights and there is nowhere that better encapsulates the many cultures that have contributes to the melting pot that is Andalusia. When thinking about cross cultural relations today, particularly in Europe, one should perhaps point out that Jews, Muslims and Christians lived in (relative) harmony for several centuries in Cordoba; the city in general and some of its major sights in particular illustrate the impressions successive and co-existing cultures have had on Cordoba. Cordoba was the "capital" of the Moorish kingdom of El... Read review

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Advantages: The Mezquita, the Jewish Quarter, the history
Disadvantages: The heat

...Arriving in Córdoba, it's difficult not to be impressed as the Mezquita looms large on the horizon. This magnificent former Mosque is now the city's Cathedral and undoubtedly, its most famous attraction and landmark. This was probably the main reason we were visiting the city, and we had booked accommodation at the Hotel Maimonides, literally feet from the Mezquita. CÓRDOBA has a long and illustrious history. It was founded by the Romans (not sure who losted it) in 169BC and because of its strategic position - the furthest navigable point of the Guadalquivir River, it developed into an important port. It was the Romans who constructed the massive bridge over the Guadalaquiver River, El Puente Romano. It consists of 16 arches (although none of the arches are Roman - but the bases are) and once formed part of the Via Augusta. It... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, sunny, good food, sexy ladies
Disadvantages: Can get quite hot (40c), few english speakers

...If you're reading this to find out about the Costa del Sol, then this review won't be of any use to you. If, on the other hand, you are curious about the multitude of amazing places that can be found in mainland Andalucia read on - and have a look at some photos to see for yourself. Our journey began in Malaga going onto Antequera, Cordoba, Jaen, Cazorla, Segura de la Sierra, Baza, Guadix, Granada, Marbella and back to Malaga to fly home. Destinations of note included Antequera where, aside from the very beautiful moorish town, you can also visit some great national park areas - specifically El Torcal, 15kms away. Further away, about 50kms to the southwest, is El Chorro, a stunning river gorge - the highlight of our journey. Once at the gorge it is possible to clamber up a disused road towards the railway tunnels. After passing... Read review

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