At night, Cordoba appears in a completely different light, opening up excellent opportunities for city guests in their desire to have fun. Thus, Glace Bar offers its visitors superb cocktails, Taberna La Fuenseca and Hangar Cordoba are frequented by those who like to enjoy strong drinks listening to live performances by local musicians, and such clubs as Long Rock and Glam provide the opportunity to dance until …
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At the end of May, another significant event lasts for a week - namely, Feria de Cordoba. All who have ever dreamed of plunging into the true atmosphere of medieval Spain with its street market, lively flamenco dances, and carnival, can fully experience it here at the fair. It is worth noting that in terms of colorfulness the festival is in no way inferior to the famous Feria de Abril in Seville and has some …
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7. You can bargain on local markets; many sellers intend to overprice goods, relying on ignorance of foreign tourists. Before you make a purchase, it is advisable to visit several nearby shops. It is likely that you would be able to find a similar product at a lower price.
8. The city has a widespread system of wire transfer payment; all well-known international cards are accepted. Cash will be …
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For memorable gifts, many guests of Cordoba go to historic Avenida Achaval Rodriguez, which is often called the “Art Alley”. It concentrates the most popular souvenir and craft shops, the latter include more than 300 points. On this street, you can find the most popular handicrafts. Especially popular with tourists are leather goods and accessories, handmade wooden furniture and home decorations, as well as …
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Animal enthusiasts should definitely visit the Espectaculo Pasion center, whose experts are engaged in the training of horses. Exceptional excursions are conducted here for the visitors. During these excursions, they are told how to properly keep horses, and how they are trained. The main component of any excursion is an enchanting show of trained horses. Any child will be delighted by this. The most attractive …
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Alkasar of Christian kings can be safely be called, the most impressive architectural and park complex in the city. Over the years, this grand castle was a royal residence. Like many years ago, it is surrounded by a beautiful garden with many flowers, exotic plants and beautiful fountains. It is most interesting to visit the fortress in late spring or summer, when the garden is literally buried in an abundance of …
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Climate in Spain and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
If the purpose of the holiday is to get acquainted with historical and architectural monuments, it is best to go on tour in autumn, spring or early summer, when there is a moderate temperature, and you can comfortably spend time outdoors. The historical sights of Madrid, Leon, Catalonia, Andalusia, San Sebastian and other ancient cities are also open to tourists all year round. Every year in Spain, many different carnivals, festivals and costume parties are held and a visit to one of such events will afford you the opportunity of not only having a great time, but also getting acquainted with the originality of this nationality and their traditions. Many people go to Spain for the New Year holidays. The period of carnivals starts from February and lasts until the end of March. The most massive marches are held in Tarragona, Cadiz and in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. For shopping, it is necessary to go between mid-January and the end of July. It is at this time in Spain, that the season of sales starts. The ski season in the country does not last long. At the end of December, the snow on the mountain tops is not yet stable. It is therefore better to go from the middle of January because by the end of March, due to a sharp warming, the snow slopes become unsuitable and the season ends.
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Atmosphere of Spain: religion and languages
Spain is a secular state such that religion in the country has no influence on public administration and vice versa. About 75% of its population consider themselves to be Catholics. So, Spain can be generally considered a Catholic country. About 23% of the total population of the country consider themselves to be non-believers or non-religious people who neither go to church nor observe religious holidays. Only 2% are members of other faiths. The official separation of church from state took place only in 1979. A formal agreement which regulated the relations of religious institutions was signed immediately afterwards with the Vatican.
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