Trip Tips: From mosques to olive groves in Cordoba - main dishes in spain restaurants

Cordoba, Spain (Reuters)-
If you prefer to combine cultural history, food and wine with a stroll through the ancient streets and some olive groves, the province of Cordoba in the Andalucia region of southern Spain offers the perfect itinerary.
Spain may not have a region as rich as Andalusia in its cultural history and diverse geography, from the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts to the striking peaks and the wide valleys of olive trees stretching far away, distributed on different terrain.
Here's a tip to get the most out of a trip from Reuters to eastern Andalusia, where Reuters's 2,600 journalists around the world provide visitors with the best local insights.
City of Cordoba is less than two hours drive from Madrid
The speed "Ave" train is comfortable and the waiters are considerate. (Map: goo. gl/maps/2Dd6x)
Founded by the Romans, Córdoba is located in the strategic position of the guadalquiville River, connecting the port of gares with the inland.
It is the heart of the Moors (Arab)
The empire that ruled Spain in 800 until 1492 was "Reconquered" by the Christian army of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella I ".
The cultural heritage of Moorish Spain still has a lot of evidence, even if the society around it is Christian and Westernized today. BI-
The Jewish Quarter of Cordoba is the place you want to live because it's inside the old city wall and everything is within walking distance.
There are many options available, including the highly recommended NH Hotel Amistad located in the mall of menides. (www. nh-hoteles. es/)
It is only a short walk through the narrow streets of the old town to the cathedral/mosque, which is the main attraction of the undisputed Cordoba.
The 16th-century cathedral was built on the top of the Grand Mosque of Cordoba, built by the city's first emir in the 8 th century.
The mosque is well preserved, a forest of 850 columns of granite and marble, connected by red stones and red archesand-
The typical white brick of the Córdoba Califa building.
The two structures are so closely intertwined that it is only a few steps away from one religion to another.
Travel from the mosque to Viana Palace.
Interesting attractions along the way include the Del Portero square mentioned in dongiotte and the local painter Julio Romero Museum, known for its realistic female portrait
In May, there are flowers and houses all over the street, open the patio and use 10-
Day games for "terrace Festival.
Built in the late 15 th century, Viana Palacio de Viana is the home of Viana Marques, who is close to the King of Alfonso XIII. (www. palaciodeviana. com/)
The house is built around 12 Tianjing gardens, each with a different design, from orange trees, palm trees and fountains to a large garden of 400year-old Holm Oak.
The rooms are decorated with fine tapestries and classical furniture and oil paintings.
To appreciate the intellectual power of the Moors under Cordoba, visit the Al Museum
Located on the bank of guadalquiville, andalos, calachorata.
Also, in Medina, about 15 minutes west of the city, al-
Zahra palace built by Abd al in the 10 th centuryRahman III.
During his heyday, the audience was impressed by a diamond-studded room and a mercury fountain that tourists thought was liquid silver.
For city tours, local guides can hire on an hourly basis.
Reuters uses Juan Torres Carmona, a friendly multilingual guide with flexible schedules. (
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The mosque is illuminated at night and there is a spectacular night tour at 10 in the eveningm.
Known as the soul of Cordoba ".
"Dance at the flamenco cultural center in Posada del Portello, the former stable in portoro square.
Or, watch a flamenco show every night at 10: 30 near El Tablao El Cardenal's mosque.
If you like horses, there is also a popular Andalusian pure stallion night show in the royal stable with flamenco music.
Cordoba offers a wide variety of casual outdoor cafes where you can taste the best local dishes in Spain.
At Casa Pepe de la Juderia, Calle Romero 1, a famous local matador appeared on the wall, including the legendary Manolete, who died in 1955 after being hacked(www. Casa pejudea. com/)
One of the best restaurants is Bodegas Campos at Calle Los Lineros 32, where walls are decorated with bullfighting posters of up to £ 1899. (www. bodegascampos. com/)
Prepare your palate with a glass of young white wine Torre de la Barca from the area with parpate pate enez sherry sauce and olive oil powder.
You should try the shamorejo soup, a Spanish cold dish cream with eggs, ham and olive oil.
Meat and poultry are a specialty in the area, but if you are not in the mood for a big steak, it is common to share a range of small dishes instead of main courses in Spain.
Popular local delicacies worth a try include fried eggplant and honey (
Felita Emil)
A roll of pork tenderloin wrapped in slices of Spanish ham (
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Homemade garlic mayonnaise.
Lunch options include more formal restaurants such as an outdoor snack bar or El Churrasco at Calle Romero 16. (www. elchurrasco. com)
Follow the menu suggestions of the chief waiter Pedro and the host of the entertainment show.
Start with a glass of Mondia.
Moriles fino, a local aperitif between wine and sherry, before tasting smoked sardines and avocado sauce and tomato sauce on toast (
Caramel dumei).
Little Goat or sirloin (lomo de buey)
A cup of Ribero del Duero Torre of Duero Torre de Gorban (crianza).
Potato chips with eggs and garlic (
Patas Luo bobré)
Or white beans (habitas)
Add ham and eggs to the virgin olive oil.
Fried milk with anise Sesame oil is a treat for dessert.
Priego de Cordoba in Cordoba, 90-
Minutes drive into the mountains of southeast Cordoba, a picturesque town in a major olive oil area with six important mills known as Al Masara in Arabic. (Map: goo. gl/maps/DJaPr)
Córdoba is proud of its olive oil, more proud than Priego, which has its own regional name like wine and is considered the best in Spain.
This area of Andalusia also produces some fine white wines, such as Barbalho Castillo in San Diego.
Visit the oil factory and taste the olive oil, which can be held.
The Al Masara Virgin del Carmen owned by Manuel Montes Marin has won many international awards for its oil.
The most famous is food shops across Europe, including la Villa porches for sale in London's Harrods.
The age of olive trees ranges from 40 to 200.
16,000 trees are distributed on 170 hectares (420 acres)
Carefully spaced out to provide enough soil to nourish everyone, forming a dotted line pieced together on the hillside.
At Priego, be sure to visit the Baroque fountain pool set in a shady valley near Calle Rio in the 16 th century.
Take a walk in the old town of Moorish in the town of La Villa, where the walls are covered with potted geranium, or visit the Asuncion Church and see its Rococo church with a child with grapes and wheat in the middle.
In the 15 th century, the Church of the Virgin La Aurora was worth a visit for its stunning altar bathed in gold.
Zulos in his 40 s
A minute drive northwest of Priego, one of Spain's most beautiful villages, is known for its white-colored walls known as the "pueblos blancos.
A 15th-century Renaissance Arab castle occupies the entrance to a mountainous canyon, and the Olive Garden extends as far as possible in the valley below.
Priego's outdoor lunch options include Rio Cafe in Calle del Rio.
Scrambled eggs with vegetables, shrimp and ham (
Stir-fry de collejas)are a must.
Or go to La Fuente de Zagrilla restaurant Zagrilla Alta, a small village outside the suburbs.
If you are lucky, there will be more people. than-
Francisco Rojas, the owner of life, is full of stories about local food.
His cold dish of white garlic, with almonds, slices of apple and vinegar, is his specialty dish.
Get ready for plata zagrillero, the pleasure of a meat eater who eats beef loin steak (solomillo)
Sausage and blood sausage (morcillo).
Rojas also boasted that his delicious, light cheesecake was the best in Europe --
This may be true.
Or end the meal with vanilla ice cream and raisin sorbet.
In the summer, it is a good idea to have a sleep, a period of time in the sun.
It's not a hurry to come back outside.
During the summer months, the Sun did not fall until 10. m.
The outdoor bar/cafe is open until 2 or 3 in the morning. m.
Taste the local Alhambra beer at the Lafite Inn, which also serves delicious Spanish ham and bread soaked in local extra virgin olive oil.
If you still have the energy, a great place to end the day is one of the local "Peña" bars where you can hear the locals sing the freestyle flamenco.