Priego de Córdoba: Traveling Back to the Spanish Era
Priego de Córdoba is Spanish town in Andalusia located right between the provinces of Granada and Cordoba. It is known as the "City of Water” due to the sparkling springs that surround the area. The town is also popular for its Baroque-style churches, and boasts a nice view of the countryside. The fastest way to get here by plane is through the Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport.
Best Time to Visit
Priego de Córdoba and its neighboring towns play host to a number of exciting festivals all year round. One of which is the Cruces de Mayo, a four-day annual event that commemorates Jesus Christ's crucifixion. In April, the province of Cordoba holds Spring Feria where locals join partying marquees. The Festival of Corpus Christi in June is also a highly anticipated event in Priego de Córdoba. Other festivals unique to Cordoba are the Sephardic Music Festival in June and the Jamon Festival in October. While foot traffic tends to be heavier than usual during these months, there is no need to worry about where to stay as Priego de Córdoba Spain hotels are widely available.
What to Do & Area Attractions
You can start your itinerary by visiting the old section of Barrio de la Vila, where narrow streets and white houses will take you to the Spanish era. The Church of La Asuncion is one of the town's most notable structures featuring Baroque-style architecture. Other nearby landmarks include Priego de Cordoba History Museum and House Museum of Niceto Alcala. If you want easy access to these attractions, considering booking a room at Hotel Restaurante Zahorí. But if you intend to stay near the Andalusian countryside, you may check out Cortijo La Presa, an 18th-century country house with modern amenities.