Gardens of the Alcazar
Outside the main castle walls of Alcazar Palace the gardens occupy 55.000 square metres. Great trees, flowers and fountains complete a wonderful park. The Alcazar is also famous because it was the Inquisition’s Headquarters. There is a variety of trees – orange, cypress, palm and lemon trees. This garden is in the Alcazar Palace, the seat of the monarchs.

Patio de los Naranjos
The garden beside the Mosque-Cathedral harks back from the 8th century. This is the oldest walled garden and is filled with - what else - orange trees!

Gardens of la Merced
The Gardens of la Merced are located in Córdoba's ancient quarter.

Gardens of La Ribera
These gardens lie alongside the Guadalquivir river and feature tiny islands, oleander, aquatic birds and old water mills.

Paseo de la Victoria
Combined with the Diego de Rivas Gardens and the Gardens of Vallellano, the Paseo de la Victoria is a long stretch of lovely parkland.Other gardens you can visit are the 19th century gardens such as the La Victoria and La Agricultura.

Gardens of Vallellano
Typical of Cordoba are the Patios, small private courtyards, to be visited in May. Phone: 957.47.96.02

Cordoba Zoo
The Cordoba Zoo, which is located across the Botanical Garden, is a perfect place to learn more about the Andalusian wildlife. However, the zoo also features a collection of creatures that come from Africa and throughout the rest of southern Spain.

Zoological Gardens
Avenida de Linneo
E-14004 Córdoba, Spain

Patios

Cordoba is particularly well known for its colourful patios which are opened up to the public in early May and may be visited according to pre-established routes. Cordoba takes a special pride in its patios and decorates them with flowers. "El Concurso de Patios Cordobeses" (The Courtyard Contest - 4th to 15th May 2005), is a competition between home-owners who want to win the prize awarded to the most beautifully decorated patio. This is a serious competition and not an event put on for tourists or visitors from other towns.