Hi Rob. Thanks for the informative video. Which would you recommend if we won’t have time for both- Patios de San Basilio or Palacio de Viana? Thank you!
Hi @leonardfleet50 - not in the privately-owned patios (but you’d only spend 5 minutes in each one of those). But yes, there is seating in the Palacio de Viana where the collection of 12 patios are. Actually, one of the good things about Cordoba is that it is very compact, so you don’t have to walk far between the different sites. Thanks for watching!
Hi there from Australia! Loved your video thank you. I’m super excited to explore Cordoba for myself later this year too. I’m staying 5 nights so can’t wait to wander everywhere! Just wondering, was your time in the Alcazar gardens limited, or could you stay as long as you wanted? Happy travels! Cheers, Marg
Hi Marg. no, there was no time limit in the Alcazar gardens, you are free to explore as long as you want. Hope you have a great trip - the Andalusia region has some amazing sites.
How safe and easy would it be for an older single woman who only speaks English to travel in Andalusia? I have looked into to having a local tour guide help with accommodation and train travel and the quotes for 8 days are really expensive. Do you think I could do it safely and get help from local hotels if required? I would be truly grateful for your opinion, I just love your videos
Hi Judy, first of all thanks for your comment. It’s great when people find the videos useful. Difficult question to answer because we always travel as a family of 4 and my eldest daughter is fluent in Spanish. I would say that Cordoba feels safe, and we did encounter plenty of people who spoke English. I don’t know what your travel plans are, but I’d suggest staying in Seville and taking the one-hour train to Cordoba - this would mitigate any issues with coping alone in a city where English is not always spoken. The trains are great in Spain and Seville is, in our opinion, the best city in Europe (video coming soon). Whilst we enjoyed Cordoba, the Mesquita is the only must-see and combining it with Seville will give you one of your greatest trips if you love architecture. Please get back to me if you need any more help.
Sorry just re-read your question and have realised that it was not specifically about Cordoba.I would say that I felt safe in all of our travels in Analusia and in most places you will be fine using English. Certainly in Seville and Malaga. Also, the Spanish trains are very good and easy to book. We have videos from Granada and Seville coming up soon.
Thank you for your response! It is very impressive I might add! I only sent the message this morning and your response was sent quickly, truly appreciate your help 😊 I am like you interested in the architecture along with the history! I will take your advice, with much gratitude🤗😀 I will let you know how I proceed! Thank you Judy
No problem, Judy. I try to reply to all comments, especially when it’s an area that I think I can help out in. Hope you have a great time in Seville, Cordoba and beyond. Please let us know how you get on and what you think of the places. As ever, please ask if you need more help.
That’s a very fair observation. I know it should be Cordo-ba but in the excitement of the moment, my brain sometimes reverts to what I’ve always called it: Cor-doba. You should hear me in the voiceover recording chimping things up 😀
Great video. I am visiting Cordoba for 2 days next week and have found your guide so helpful Thank you
No problem, Lynn. Two days sounds about right for Cordoba. I hope you enjoy your visit and be prepared to be bowled over by the Mesquita!
Great videos and fantastic content. Thank you so much.
Glad you like them!
Hi Rob. Thanks for the informative video. Which would you recommend if we won’t have time for both- Patios de San Basilio or Palacio de Viana? Thank you!
I would probably recommend Palacio de Viana because it is a more organized visit, so you can plan ahead.
Were there places to sit down in all those patios and gardens? It looked like never-ending walking! (like Venice!)
Hi @leonardfleet50 - not in the privately-owned patios (but you’d only spend 5 minutes in each one of those). But yes, there is seating in the Palacio de Viana where the collection of 12 patios are. Actually, one of the good things about Cordoba is that it is very compact, so you don’t have to walk far between the different sites. Thanks for watching!
Great video! and just in time as we're leaving to Spain/Portugal next week. Your videos have been a great resource. Thank you!
You’re welcome. Have a fantastic time in Spain and Portugal!
Hi there from Australia! Loved your video thank you. I’m super excited to explore Cordoba for myself later this year too. I’m staying 5 nights so can’t wait to wander everywhere! Just wondering, was your time in the Alcazar gardens limited, or could you stay as long as you wanted? Happy travels! Cheers,
Marg
Hi Marg. no, there was no time limit in the Alcazar gardens, you are free to explore as long as you want. Hope you have a great trip - the Andalusia region has some amazing sites.
Informative video
Thanks, Peter. Glad you found it useful.
Nice video, what time of year was this?
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. This was filmed in March 2024.
Do you have any further info about where to buy the Patios de San Basilio ticket? Thanks!
Tickets are sold at the first house on the route, at Calle Martin de Roa 2.
How safe and easy would it be for an older single woman who only speaks English to travel in Andalusia?
I have looked into to having a local tour guide help with accommodation and train travel and the quotes for 8 days are really expensive. Do you think I could do it safely and get help from local hotels if required?
I would be truly grateful for your opinion, I just love your videos
Hi Judy, first of all thanks for your comment. It’s great when people find the videos useful. Difficult question to answer because we always travel as a family of 4 and my eldest daughter is fluent in Spanish. I would say that Cordoba feels safe, and we did encounter plenty of people who spoke English. I don’t know what your travel plans are, but I’d suggest staying in Seville and taking the one-hour train to Cordoba - this would mitigate any issues with coping alone in a city where English is not always spoken. The trains are great in Spain and Seville is, in our opinion, the best city in Europe (video coming soon). Whilst we enjoyed Cordoba, the Mesquita is the only must-see and combining it with Seville will give you one of your greatest trips if you love architecture. Please get back to me if you need any more help.
Sorry just re-read your question and have realised that it was not specifically about Cordoba.I would say that I felt safe in all of our travels in Analusia and in most places you will be fine using English. Certainly in Seville and Malaga. Also, the Spanish trains are very good and easy to book. We have videos from Granada and Seville coming up soon.
Thank you for your response! It is very impressive I might add! I only sent the message this morning and your response was sent quickly, truly appreciate your help 😊
I am like you interested in the architecture along with the history!
I will take your advice, with much gratitude🤗😀
I will let you know how I proceed!
Thank you
Judy
No problem, Judy. I try to reply to all comments, especially when it’s an area that I think I can help out in. Hope you have a great time in Seville, Cordoba and beyond. Please let us know how you get on and what you think of the places. As ever, please ask if you need more help.
I can't see the name of the hotel you stayed in
It’s the Hotel Vitium. Not one of the best we’ve stayed in to be honest. We have a separate video covering the hotel on our channel.
How have you managed to pronounce Córdoba correctly half the time and wrong the other half?
That’s a very fair observation. I know it should be Cordo-ba but in the excitement of the moment, my brain sometimes reverts to what I’ve always called it: Cor-doba. You should hear me in the voiceover recording chimping things up 😀
The accent is on the first syllable, so it is pronounced COR-doba. It’s frequently mispronounced as CorDOEba or CorDOEbah.