Southern Spain Adventure | Córdoba, The Timeless Jewel of Andalusia ✨

Nestled in southern Spain’s sun-drenched Andalusia, Córdoba is a city where history, culture, and charm collide. Just a 2-hour train ride from Madrid, we spent two unforgettable days here—here’s how it went! 🏡 Day 1: Arrival & Iconic Sights Accommodation: Casa El Gorras (near the train station, great for groups—but 30-min walk to attractions). 1️⃣ Mezquita-Catedral 🕌 A UNESCO masterpiece blending Islamic arches + Christian grandeur. Pro tip: Book online + use youth card for €10 tickets. 2️⃣ Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos 💐 14th-century palace with dreamy gardens + towers. Fail alert: Sold-out tickets left us staring at the gates 😅. 3️⃣ Taberna Salinas (Michelin-rec’d) 🍖 Must-eat: Braised oxtail (melts off the bone!), salmorejo (cold tomato soup), and flamenquín (deep-fried pork roll). Surprise hit: Cod with orange—weird but wow! 4️⃣ Puente Romano 🌉 Golden-hour magic on this 16-arch Roman bridge. Splurge: Horse carriage ride through old alleys (€45/30 mins). 5️⃣ El Alma de Antonio 🍷 Local gems: Fried squid + Pedro Ximenez-braised meat. 🌞 Day 2: Flowers, Food & Markets 1️⃣ Breakfast: Molletes cordobeses 🥖 Toasted buns + smashed tomato, olive oil, ham—paired with fresh OJ. 2️⃣ Calleja de las Flores 🌸 The "Flower Alley"—tiny but Insta-famous. Go early to dodge crowds! 3️⃣ Bar Santos 🥔 Their thick tortilla española draws queues (not runny, but tasty). 4️⃣ Mercado Victoria 🛒 Near the train station: gourmet stalls with fresh Spanish bites. 💡 Why Córdoba? Architectural marvels that time-travel you to the Caliphate era. Slow-paced vibes—perfect for tapas, wine, and wandering. Fewer tourists = more authentic moments. #CórdobaDreams 🍊 #Andalusia ☀️ #SpainByTrain 🚆 #MosqueMagic 🕌 #FoodieFinds 🍷 #HiddenGems 💎