If we let ourselves be guided by UNESCO (and their recommendations never disappoint), the path is clear: we are heading to the city of Córdoba, the largest urban area in the world declared a World Heritage Site. Once we arrive, it will be a pleasure to stroll around, thanks to monuments like the beautiful historic mosque, the Mezquita, unique in its kind as it is also a cathedral. Walking through the Jewish quarter is another fascinating experience, especially if you stop at the synagogue. However, the strongest feeling during your visit to Córdoba will likely come from exploring its famous patios, adorned with colorful pots and vibrant plants that release sweet fragrances. The best time to enjoy this is during the first half of May, when the city's main festival is celebrated, and the best hotel to do so is the Sercotel Córdoba Delicias, with its modern design, comfortable rooms, and good location. From there, you can head to the "courtyard among courtyards": we are talking about the Palacio de Viana, which houses a dozen stunning gardens. Additionally, from there, you can take various excursions to discover the unique surroundings of this province.
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Sercotel Córdoba Delicias
At the Córdoba Delicias Hotel the mornings pass by unhurriedly as you shake off your sleep in peace between the soft sheets and watch the light coming in through the window. Linger for a while, as there’s always time for five more minutes and a final snooze.
At our four-star hotel the days begin with the peace of mind that comes from knowing that a hearty and tasty breakfast freshly cooked in our cafeteria awaits you and that stress has no place here.
We’re so conveniently located that, whether you’re on business or on holiday, you’ll barely need to spend any time travelling. This is what it means to be close to some of Córdoba’s main access and ring roads and about 10 minutes by car from the city centre.
Actually, it’s best to leave your vehicle at our parking facilities and forget about it. All you need is a pleasant stroll to reach the main tourist attractions in Córdoba.
You don’t know where to start your visit? Go to reception, as there’s always, and when we say always we mean 24 hours a day, someone there ready to answer your questions.
We’ll all be able to suggest what the best time to visit the Mezquita is and tell you about the must-visits in Córdoba, the most romantic restaurant in the city and the parks where the kids can enjoy themselves on the swings.
From here onwards the day is all yours. The type of trip you’re looking for will depend on how you organise it.
So much so that if all you want to do is switch off and relax, you can do so without leaving the Sercotel Córdoba Delicias. Don’t feel guilty about it and just put your smartphone in flight mode. When you want to find out what’s going on in the world again, just connect to the free Wi-Fi that’s available throughout the hotel.
Until that happens, you can just visit our fitness centre. A bit of running on the treadmill, some elliptical or why not an exercise bike? Afterwards the sun will await you in our rooftop solarium. It feels good, really good, to feel your skin getting warmer and the water droplets drying up after a nice dip in the pool.
Because we also have a swimming pool. How did you think you were going to combat the raging heat of the southern summers? What a pleasure it will be to bathe in it as you enjoy the view from up above the city. We’d better not tell you about the sunsets so that they surprise you when you get here. If possible, with a cocktail from our bar in your hand.
At the end of the day, when you decide it’s time to go back to your room, one that’s comfortable and spacious like few others, the soft sheets you woke up between in the morning will be waiting for you in a freshly made bed, the kind you never want to get out of.
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Sercotel Córdoba Medina Azahara
You may think we’re exaggerating, but we know that once you climb up to our swimming pool on the seventh floor and admire how the sun reflects on the rooftops stretching out before you, you’ll agree with us and declare that the Sercotel Córdoba Medina Azahara offers the best views of the city. As well as the best pool that a hotel in Córdoba can provide. In summer, when the heat gets unbearable, you won’t want to get out of the water. The only reason you’ll find for doing so is the promise of a session turning over and over on one of our sun loungers. Without any hurry, in the knowledge that life goes on while you treat yourself to the noble art of dolce far niente.
We like it that way, that you embrace not having to worry as a way of life as you walk through the doors of the Córdoba Medina Azahara Hotel. If you don’t let yourself go in default mode, you’ll easily start doing so in your daily life as soon as you see that we have everything under control. At any time. At the reception desk you’ll always find someone to welcome you, take care of the check-in formalities, show you to your room and explain everything you want to know. Ah, and ask us for the Wi-Fi password. It’s free of charge throughout the hotel. We’re here to adapt to whatever you may need. On the fly. However, if you’re planning to travel with your pet, let us know before you come to enable us to get everything ready.
At the Sercotel Córdoba Medina Azahara we don’t want anyone to stay at home, so your dog or cat can share your room with you. Don’t worry, all the rooms are spacious, with natural light and comfortable beds, and some of them have private terraces. No, we don’t want anyone to stay at home, but we do want you to feel at home when you stay with us. Which is why we deploy a wide range of services designed to take care of you.
An example? The sweet and savoury delights that make up our varied and delicious breakfast buffet. It’s copious and as plentiful as you’d like it to be. Start with some fresh fruit, continue with a piece of toast accompanied by our assortment of cold meats and cheeses and end with some pastries. Water it all down, of course, with our freshly-made coffee. As we were saying, we take care of everything. If you’re here for work, too. In fact, we have two conference rooms in which you can organise all kinds of events. From small meetings and interviews to press conferences, presentations and talks. You ask and we’ll proceed. All in a magnificent location. Because the Hotel Córdoba Medina Azahara is only a 15-minute walk from the renowned Mosque and just 500 metres from the city’s high-speed train and bus stations.
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Cordoba city
A lot to enjoy
Cordoba is sunny days and starry nights in the Sierra de Hor
As you will see, there is a lot to visit outdoors, so it is essential to book a stay in the most comfortable hotels to recharge your batteries after a day full of excitement. And considering how hot it has been since spring -in summer it is not unusual to exceed 36 degrees-, the ideal thing to do is to look for our hotels in Cordoba with a swimming pool to cool off during your trip and recharge your batteries to continue your walk refreshed.
Yes, because there is still more to see in this city of portentous beauty. We spoke earlier about the courtyards of Cordoba, considered Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The most prized are in the San Basilio neighbourhood, very close to the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos. There, in its Royal Stables, authentic Pure Breed Spanish horses are still being trained, a symbol as Andalusian as the colourful flowerpots and the murmur of water that have made these urban edens of freshness and colour famous.
And if you want to visit the 'museum of the courtyards', head for the Palacio de Viana: its 12 gardens form a beautiful route in which the different landscape styles that predominate in the historic quarter are represented.
There are also caves that will attract your attention, such as Los Murciélagos, one of the most important Neolithic sites in Andalusia. However, if you are interested in caves, you will love the Subbética Cordobesa Geopark, a unique environment of stone and waterfalls inhabited by griffon vultures, wild cats and golden eagles.
To the north of the park there are several trails that will immerse you in this unique landscape. The Vía Verde del Aceite greenway, an old railway line that runs from Jaén to Puente Genil through viaducts, viewpoints and tunnels, is one of the great favourites. To the south, the Iznájar reservoir where you can do water sports or relax on the beautiful inland beach of Valdearenas.
Further inland, the Sierra de Hornachuelos Natural Park will welcome you with its opulent biodiversity. The best way to discover it is to walk along the Guadalora path, a fascinating riverside forest with poplars, alders, willows and ash trees.
Another option is to visit at night, when the sky becomes a sea of shining stars. The hermitage of San Calixto, in Hornachuelos, is a perfect place to carry out this star sighting thanks to its minimal light pollution. Nearby is Almodóvar del Río, another of those picture postcard castle towns.
On your return to the city of Cordoba, don't miss Medina Azahara, the legendary palace-city that unveils its magnificence at the foot of the Sierra Morena.
You will return with a satisfied soul, and also with a stomach full of salmorejo, flamenquines, oxtail... After all, Cordoba is one of Spain's most delicious provinces for its cuisine, thanks to the unfailingly fresh produce that sprouts from its fertile fields.
The Subbética region will be your first stop. There, the rugged terrain that accompanies the River Genil in its course serves as a link between 14 municipalities cris-crossed by Roman cisterns, citadels, Baroque churches, windmills and olive oil mills.
Get ready to enjoy villages with orange blossom-scented white streets and tall castles surrounded by olive groves. An example? Priego de Córdoba, with its photogenic quarter of La Villa. Another one? Luque, with its majestic architecture and its hugely instagrammable little corners. Other highlights include Carcabuey, with its unforgettable medieval fortress, and Lucena, capital of the region with its rich past.
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What kind of getaway do you fancy? Explore a big city, relax in front of the sea, savor the local gastronomy, immerse yourself in art and culture, or simply disconnect. You choose the destination, we provide the hotel.
Choose your destination with us
What kind of getaway do you fancy? Explore a big city, relax in front of the sea, savor the local gastronomy, immerse yourself in art and culture, or simply disconnect. You choose the destination, we provide the hotel.
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