Cortijo Las Rosas
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Cordoba para un dia!
... He even escorted us to the entrance and waived us "Buenos Tardes!". Our hotel is just a few steps from the Plaza de Las Tendillas, where many cafes and locals hang out. However, this afternoon the streets are empty. Tess and I grab a 'mapa' and start out on our walk around town. We want to see Mezquita Catedral at sunset! The Arc de Triumph of Cordoba is also around ...
La Tinosa
... La Tinosa can't be seen from Las Lagunillas - presumably this is the explanation of its name which means "the shy one").
Having picked my brains, the German couple set off at a rapid pace, passing me as I rounded the farmyard at Torres - a confusing jumble of dogs, goats, fences and gates. They had obviously decided on a direct route up the scree to our right, while I was planning a slightly longer route, involving the mountain's west ridge. ...
Gypsy Woman!! I only want your tears.
Last semester at Penn State Sara and I decided that we were going to post a Spanish Word of the Day on our wall. This lasted all of one week and the same 7 words were stuck on the wall for 5 months. But at least we reeeeally got to know what those words were. One of them was the word for gypsy. We chose it simply because we quote Borat constantly (yes, still). In spanish, it's la gitana. We thought it would be ...
A great day so far
... Spain's victory over the moors) King Ferdinand III decided to Christianize the building in 1236. Later in 1523 the main chapel and choir were built inside the building. (in the style of the catherdal of Seville and Granada. My biggest dispointment with this site is: there is no audio guide. Yes, friends, I'm a history dork... So as I wonder around this massive building I wish there was some educated voice telling me what is what. As I ...
A great home base for day trips
... Sadly, I took it in the wrong direction and caused myself a bit of stress during the morning rush hour. I was lucky to make my train by 5 minutes (without food or coffee).
Upon my arrival in Cordoba (with no food or coffee yet), I easily got my info and walked 25 minutes to the hostel. I immediately got a good vibe. It was such a cute room, but again, no lockers. I decided to book this place for 3 nights ...
Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Free parking