Summer, which happens over the course of June, July, August, and September, is hot. Expect a lot of rain beginning in October, with the onset of winter bringing chilly weather of about 20 degrees Celsius in the evenings.
Over 2,000 years old, Cordoba was conquered by the Moors in 711 and became a big city during the time of Islamic Rule. In the 1200s, Christian rule took over, replacing the Caliphate rulers, a dynasty of three generations of Muslim kings.
Taxis, colored white, are widely available in Cordoba, as are buses designed with vibrant colors. Coaches are available to rent and travelers can rely on an expedient train system.
Places of interest are plentiful here, including historic architecture like the Almodovar Castle, the Castle of Montilla, and the Church of Santiago. Museums include the Bullfighting Museum and Regina Museum of antique relics, and parks include the Alcazar Gardens.
Come to Cordoba during Holy Week to see a succession of parades, during the Festival of the Patios Cordobesas to see courtyards bedecked with flowers, and during Cruces de Mayo to see the whole town decorated with crosses.
