City break in Cordoba. Active leisure ideas for Cordoba - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Cordoba has won recognition among travelers not only because of an abundance of cultural attractions, but also because of a huge selection of entertainment options. Some travelers prefer to spend time at colorful markets and in shopping centers, others are attracted by scenic walking tours and outdoor activities. Regardless of preference, guests won’t get bored here. Near the center there is a popular riding school Espectaculo Pasion y Duende del Caballo Andaluz, it would be interesting for both adults and children to visit. Beginners will learn to stay in the saddle, and experienced riders will participate in a walk through the beautiful landscape. The club has even special kid coaches; a special entertainment program is prepared for younger customers too.

For those who can’t repose without spa treatments it is recommended to visit the Hammam de Al Andalus Banos Arabes center. A huge range of massage and treatment rooms, a hammam and a sauna, a beautiful pool and a café with an abundance of treats are represented in this modern spa, where you can relax and enjoy all day long. There is also an attractive nightlife in Cordoba that will please fans of contemporary music and dance.

Among clubs El Cardenal is noteworthy; it never ceases to amaze visitors with its enchanting entertainment and original parties. It boasts a colorful dance floor, a cozy bar with plenty of treats and a lounge with sofas. Shoppers are encouraged to visit Cordoba at the end of May, when the city hosts the Feria de Cordoba fair. A wide choice of products is just the first of fair advantages; it is always accompanied by interesting entertainments and unusual events. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

All year round visitors are welcomed by colorful shopping malls. For food and cosmetics it’s better to visit Maxi Dia mall located at the heart of the city. Products presented here differ with affordable prices, and their quality is always on top too. Great selection of gifts is presented in the La Mezquita shopping center, which is located near the mosque. The most common specialties are figures of bulls and crafts with bull image - the permanent character of the country is still considered the most popular among travelers as a memorable gift.

Any sightseeing tour of Cordoba should definitely include a visit to Parque Zoológico Municipal de Córdoba where tourists can see parrots, giraffes, tigers, bears, elephants, flamingos, and lynx. It is always nice to walk around the zoo since the route is really well built. At the edge of the park, a surprise awaits visitors with children - a wonderful playground called La Ciudad de los Niños. Despite the fact that the zoo is quite small compared to some other zoological gardens in Spain, it is very spacious and well-groomed, due to which hundreds of travelers visit it every day. Those wishing to play the favorite sport of aristocrats would be happy to visit Club de Campo de Cordoba.

The city has several excellent cinemas with comfortable halls, among which ineSur El Tablero and Filmoteca de Andalucia are considered the best. Those looking for swimming opportunities are provided with an excellent swimming complex with pools to suit every taste - Piscinas Assuan. Since it is an outdoor center, it is open for visiting in summer only. Piscinas Assuan is very clean and well-maintained, equipped with special areas for fans of sunbathing. Connoisseurs of local cuisine will be happy to visit Bodegas Mezquita and learn how to cook like they do in Andalusia. Flamenco classes (Flamenco Insights) are also available for tourists - where else could one learn to perform the national dance of Spain if not in one of its oldest cities?

Karting & Escape Room Cordoba Entertainment Center can perfectly complement vacations in Cordoba by offering visitors, as the name implies, go-karting and escape quests. Besides this club, there are two more centers offering this kind of pastime in town. The first one is called Aqui Hay Gato Encerrado, and here, unlike many other escape centers, visitors are invited to flee the room in seventy-five minutes instead of sixty. The simple-named Cordoba Escape has two rooms to choose from: one is inspired by Arabic motifs, and in the other participants can feel like heroes of Agatha Christie's novels who need to find out who the killer really is.

At night, Cordoba appears in a completely different light, opening up excellent opportunities for city guests in their desire to have fun. Thus, Glace Bar offers its visitors superb cocktails, Taberna La Fuenseca and Hangar Cordoba are frequented by those who like to enjoy strong drinks listening to live performances by local musicians, and such clubs as Long Rock and Glam provide the opportunity to dance until morning hours - the music never stops until this time of day. Cordoba also has some places for lovers of singing, and the best one is En Canto Copas. Finally, Bar Parreño would be a great choice for those wishing to spend time with their friends in a comfortable and spacious setting.