patios de cordoba

Every street in the old centre seems to have at least one building with doors open for nosy tourists to view and the owners seem delighted that you are admiring their private space. Even in February when only a few plants were coming into blossom the tranquility of water features and ferns with the promise of full colour was alluring.

These beautiful patios are really worth a visit, we just visited one, but so peaceful away from the busy roads. The colours of all the flowers are a delight, apart from that there also were some interesting little workshops where artists were painting, making pottery and lovely jewellery was made.

We wandered the streets of the Patio Area on a July summer afternoon. We were able to peek through the gates on several houses to see courtyards but could not really view.We happened to be there at the wrong time since even the ones that are open outside the May festival period are closed in July and August. We did not see any that happened to be open in July.

Cordoba's patios reflect Muslim Spain's historic appreciation for inner courtyards (usually 'be-flowered' and with a fountain) as beautiful, peaceful places for reflection and spiritual restoration... an effect also on visitors. May's 'Patio Festival' (4-17 May in 2015) is extraordinary... crowded, but a joyous time!

We timed our visit to Cordoba so that we could experience the annual Patio Festival in May 2014. It was a wonderful way to see a special side of the lives of the people of Cordoba, by entering their homes and having them share their patios with us. It was all free, but you did have to get tickets beforehand in order to see each home, due to the long lines waiting to also see them. At times it could get very crowded but overall the experience was a nice one. The patios ranged from almost over-done with with flower displays, to very simplistic layouts, making each one unique in its own way. Highly recommend the experience, especially if you love flowers and/or gardens in general.

I enjoyed the best time in Cordoba whilst walking around the downtown mews. The city itself takes you to a different Era. If you want to enjoy The Patios of Cordoba, best timing is definitely spring. The architecture is incredible, the sundown light is comply different providing the Patios with different perspectives when different times of the day. The flowers in every one of them give the city a touch of simplicity mixed with elegance. I would highly recommend to take a tour around the historical centre as long as it is not between 1pm and 5pm as you might dehydrate yourself up around the streets. Stunning Downtown, historical centre and Patios.

Despite being winter time the patios still looked really lovely. I imagine in May they would be absolutely stunning

This type of architecture is incredible, you feel as time traveller jumping to the past.A mix of colorful and traditions that nobody keeps indiferent. For me, the best patios are in San Basilio quarter.

I went to the Patios de Córdoba festival one year and it was absolutely stunning. The patios are incredibly beautiful and taken care of. I even saw one which had a lot of stone formations as well, the guy living there balanced stones on each other as an extra decoration of his patio (he was a bit of a hippy but it was interesting to see).Apart from seeing the patios, the tour also takes you through a big part of the historical center of Córdoba so don't be surprised if you stumble unto some very nice houses as well.

We were in Cordoba to visit the beautiful Mezquita and we took a walking tour of the patios. The narrow streets of Cordoba and the patios are a joy. Pretty flowers, and so neat and tidy. The streets were packed with tourists.We had a local guide, who guided us safely through the narrow and often crowded cobbled streets. beautiful city.

This is also a stop that you must make. It was nice in October but I can imagine what the patios look like in May.

The house and patios are a bit of a walk from the Mesquita (maybe about 20 minutes) but highly recommended. The patios are beautiful and very atmospheric.

Enjoyed the walk there, worth the price, literature directs you to notice plants in each one, not too much info, a lovely walk, with toilets and shop - beautiful plants being tended. Not too busy. Recommend anyone who likes flowers/foliage.

We explored the patios under our own steam rather than join a guided tour and found many delights throughout the old City

a lot of choices for food and drink. different parts serve different styles. should be something for everyone there. nice surroundings