There are places that stand out for their heritage, others for their cuisine, and some for the beauty of their natural surroundings. Lucena, located in the south of the province of Córdoba, has the unique advantage of combining all three. This Andalusian city, surrounded by vast olive groves and set in a privileged position betweenContinue reading “LUCENA: HISTORY, OLIVE OIL AND CYCLING ADVENTURES IN THE HEART OF ANDALUSIA”
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POZOBLANCO: LIVING HISTORY IN THE HEART OF THE VALLEY OF LOS PEDROCHES
Located in the north of the province of Córdoba, in the heart of the Los Pedroches region, Pozoblanco is a town that has preserved its rural essence while embracing progress. Founded in the 14th century by shepherds who fled from Pedroche to escape the plague, its name derives from an old well with a whiteContinue reading “POZOBLANCO: LIVING HISTORY IN THE HEART OF THE VALLEY OF LOS PEDROCHES”
PRIEGO DE CÓRDOBA: BAROQUE TREASURE AMONG MOUNTAINS AND SPRINGS
Priego de Córdoba, located in the southern part of the province of Córdoba, in the heart of the Subbética region, is one of the most beautiful and culturally rich towns in Andalusia. Its privileged setting among mountains, its impressive architectural heritage, its springs and gardens, and its proximity to the Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park makeContinue reading “PRIEGO DE CÓRDOBA: BAROQUE TREASURE AMONG MOUNTAINS AND SPRINGS”
DISCOVERING CABRA: HISTORY, NATURE, AND CULTURE IN THE HEART OF ANDALUSIA
Located in the geographical center of Andalusia, Cabra is a gem in southern Spain that blends an impressive historical heritage with lush natural surroundings. This charming municipality in the province of Córdoba, nestled in the foothills of the Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park, offers visitors a unique experience that combines culture, landscape, and tradition. MONUMENTS THATContinue reading “DISCOVERING CABRA: HISTORY, NATURE, AND CULTURE IN THE HEART OF ANDALUSIA”
CALIPHATE OF CORDOBA PART II: MEDINA AL-ZAHARA
I had previously told you that the Muslims arrived in the Iberian Peninsula in 711, led by Tarik, and had defeated the last Visigothic king, Don Rodrigo, in the battle of the Guadalete River. This fact gave rise to the Muslim expansion in the territories that currently remain to Spain and Portugal. At the beginningContinue reading “CALIPHATE OF CORDOBA PART II: MEDINA AL-ZAHARA”
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