The Palatial Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba

The Arab baths were built in the 11th century, however after the city was conquered in 1246, several years later, they were no longer being used as bathhouses. Later, in the 16th century, a mansion was built by the Count of Villardompardo and Viceroy of Peru, Don Fernando de Torres y Portugal. The Count had left the baths concealed during the 18th and 19th centuries. They were later discovered by Don Enrique Romero de Torres in 1913 during an inspection of the palace. 18 years later, they were declared a National Monument.
The Arab baths are considered to be among the best-preserved and largest bathhouses in Europe. They are known as the Baños de Alí (Ali's baths) and are considered the city's most important monument. Along with the bathhouses in the basement, they now house 2 museums, the Manuel Moral International Museum of Naïf Art and the Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions.
Entrance to the Arab Baths is free.
Opening Times: Tuesday - Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00 Sunday: 09:00 - 15:00 Monday: closed

This parking ground is accessible 24 hours a day, it's a safe place to park your vehicle before you enter the Mosque-Cathedral.

The Mezquita of Córdoba is the largest Muslim building in Western Europe. It was built on a Roman temple and historians say that this was a temple of worship for the Roman god Janus.
The Mosque was converted into a Cathedral in the 13th century. It's also one of the oldest structures still standing from the time Muslims ruled Al-Andalus in the late 8th century. The Mosque was built in the year 785 CE by Abd ar-Rahman.
A key point in the prayer hall is the famous horseshoe arched mihrab or prayer niche. A mihrab is used in a mosque to seek out the nearest point on the wall that faces Mecca and in turn the direction in which the congregation will face when in prayer.
To buy tickets and find additional information, please go to Mezquita- Catedral de Córdoba.
Opening Times: Monday-Sunday: 10:00 - 19:00
There are intermittent times when the bell tower is available for viewing which you'll find on the website.

Bodegas Mezquita is a chain of restaurants located in the area of the Jewish quarter. There are four taverns, namely, Corregidor Luis de la Cerda, Cruz del Rastro, Céspedes, and La Ribera.
They serve Andalusian cuisine with some authentic foods like the region's own Iberian ham, creamy and flavorful sheep cheese, meat from the Pedroches Valley, local virgin olive oil, and the full-flavored Montilla-Moriles wines. The restaurant offers amazing gastronomic experiences such as wine and olive oil tastings, ham-cutting workshops, and demonstrations of how to make Cordoban salmorejo, an Andalusian soup made from tomatoes, garlic, olive oil & bread.
The Corregidor is a beautiful restaurant that has such a cool, Mediterranean vibe. The food is incredible, and the servers are friendly, it's a great place to have lunch!
Opening times: Monday - Sunday: 13:00 –16:30, 20:00 - 00:00
They do get busy, especially during the summer, so you might want to be on the safe side and reserve a table.

After a lovely walk around the city, the next destination awaits. Its time to get out of the city and explore a little nature

Mirador de el Sanguino is an observation deck with stunning views of the Jose Toran Reservoir and the Sierra Morena mountains. It's a cool place to just stretch your legs and take some pictures of the nature surrounding the area.

Al Wadi is a beautiful Halal restaurant in the city of Sevilla. They have incredible Middle Eastern food and so many of their dishes are highly rated for their taste that it's hard to say which is the best. There are some great options to choose from like the Tabbouleh salad or lamb kabseh that is so perfectly flavored. The restaurant's traditional architecture will make you feel, once more, like you're in the Middle East.
Opening Times: Monday-Sunday: 12:00-23:30
During the summer season, this place does get busy, so it's best to make a reservation on Al Wadi's website.

After a long day of exploring a part of the Andalusian region, and learning about its history, architecture, and food, it's time to get some rest in this incredibly beautiful apartment. It's conveniently situated in the Casco Antiguo part of Seville, which puts you close to many attractions. This apartment has a lovely terrace with an outdoor swimming pool. You're sure to have a great evening here.