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Zuheros Town, Cordoba, History, Charm and Stunning Views

It´s not the first time Zuheros has featured here on Andalucia Explorer. This very charming, white-washed hillside town is just 45 minutes from home and a favourite to take visitors too. Recently I had viewings there with some lovely clients looking for another home in this area. Leaving early to grab coffee and explore a little - there´s always a new corner I´ve not seen and the views always change with the different light depending on the time of day and year. Zuheros Approach The day was going to be a scorcher, nearer 40c than 30c so an early start was needed. Being a hill town means steep streets, lack of parking and a bit of hill walking. There are a couple of car parks but, as you can imagine, they are just out of town and, with a bit of a climb to get there. Following an older lady (can I say that at 62?) up hill she turned through an archway, one I hadn´t spotted before- I had to follow. It´s knowledge rather than nosey - surely? Then I saw a sign saying Mercado. I had every ri...

Monday Morning Photos - Ruined Moorish City, Unesco Medina Azahara

Medina Azahara also known as Madinat al-Zahra is a fascinating ruined city and museum of artefacts discovered during the long slow excavation of the Moorish city built between 936 and 976 by Abd al-Rahman III just 6km from present day Cordoba.

Medina Azahara

Medina Azahara

Medina Azahara


Updated 02/07/2018: Medina Azahara has been accepted as a Unesco site, read the newest post about Medina Azahara.

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