Córdoba is a city of grand festivals and celebrations, an ideal spectacle to enjoy with family or friends, while also taking the opportunity to visit its monuments and museums. Although May is special in Córdoba, there are many festivals throughout the year of great cultural interest, such as Semana Santa (Holy Week), the Fiesta de los Patios (Courtyard Festival), and many more.
The best festivals and traditions of Córdoba
In Córdoba, you can attend the best traditional festivals and celebrations in all of Spain. You’ll discover that in May alone, Córdoba hosts major events like the Cruces (Crosses), the Fiesta de los Patios, and the Wine Tasting, culminating in the famous Feria de Córdoba (Córdoba Fair). Below you can learn more about all the important festivals and traditions of Córdoba, when they take place, and what they entail.
Holy Week in Cordoba is a religious festival with deep roots in the Andalusian region. Beyond beliefs, it has managed to consolidate itself as a cultural and artistic example with its own unique character. As in other parts of Spain, Holy Week is a representation of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Numerous … Read more
The Cordoba Fair is a festival with a great tradition in the city. It was created and is currently held in commemoration of Our Lady of Health, in the well-known “Arenal” enclosure. In this great enclosure, the perfect place to enjoy riders with their horses, gypsy and flamenco costumes, traditional fair hats, more than a … Read more
The Popular Contest of Grilles and Balconies of Cordoba is held from May 3 to 15 throughout the old part of the city, coinciding with the Fiestas de los Patios, being another of the popular festivals that are part of the many activities of May in Cordoba. In this contest, participating citizens and homeowners compete … Read more