Courtyards Festival of Cordoba 2025 Fiesta de los patios de Cordoba
Courtyards Festival of Cordoba Intangible Heritage of Humanity Festival
In this article, you will find all the essential information about the Fiesta of the Patios of Cordoba, the Courtyards Festival:
- A few words about Cordoba
- The 2025 dates of this Fiesta
- The programme
- Book accommodation
- Activities in Cordoba
- Useful links (car hire, taxis, flights)
- Typical ferias in Andalusia
A few words about Cordoba
Cordoba was founded by the Romans 2200 years ago. However, it was during the Caliphate period that it really shone. During the Caliphate period, in the 10th century, it became the richest and most populous city in Europe. This multi-millennial history offers many monuments to visit in Cordoba.
During the festival, you can also take the opportunity to discover Cordoba’s fabulous Juderia – Jewish – quarter. You can enter through the Puerta de Almodovar.
The 2025 dates for the Cordoba Courtyards Festival
Here are the dates for the Patios Festival: 5 to 18 May 2025.
A few words about the patios of Cordoba
There are a great many courtyards in Cordoba. The San Basilio district is particularly renowned for the beauty of its patios.
In 2012, UNESCO declared Cordoba’s courtyards to be part of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
The patios date back thousands of years, to Roman times, and were preserved under al-Andalus.
Their origins are as curious as they are ancient. Patio flowerpots were originally used to hide deteriorating walls, latrines or wells.
It is customary to leave a few coins after visiting a patio. This money is collected by the association and its members, who maintain the patios throughout the year.
The Cordoba Courtyards Festival programme
Here is the map :
The link above lists all the exhibitions, routes, festivals and flamenco shows.
Book accommodation in Cordoba
To book accommodation in the centre of Cordoba at the best price, it is advisable to book well in advance during this period.
Book activities in Cordoba
Note :
If you are in the western part of the Costa del Sol and would like to visit Cordoba, you can use the following link to book a tour from Málaga, Torremolinos, Mijas or Benalmadena.
Some useful links for coming to and staying in Cordoba for a few days
Easy and economical bookings
In the province of Cordoba, there are many villages and towns worth visiting. Among them is the surprising town of Lucena, with its unique history during the period of Al-Andalus. Lucena is nicknamed the Sephardic Pearl.
The great ferias of Andalusia :
The 2025 Malaga Fair in August
Seville Fair 2025 in May
Cadiz carnival in February
El Rocio pilgrimage, Romeria del Rocio, in June
Jerez de la Frontera Horse Festival in May
Feria de Primavera in Antequera, in June
The Ronda Romantica Fair, in May
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