I never thought I'd ever be visiting Cordoba in summer. Especially in August-- 110°F+ weather just isn't my thing. But when Ale had to head to Cordoba to fix a problem at a solar plant (that's right, not only did he have to go to Cordoba in August, he had to fix a problem in a freaking solar plant!) I decided I couldn't pass up the chance to eat salmorejo, my favorite Spanish summer food, straight from the motherland.
But between bowls of the refreshing Andalusian soup, I managed to brave the heat and do some sightseeing. I'd visited Cordoba before, but not for a few years. It was as gorgeous as I remember, simply magical both by day and night. Walking around without a plan is my favorite way to see this small city, and getting lost in the labyrinth of the old Jewish quarter is a must. For hotel options check out Hotelscan; we found a decent hotel with a pool while driving down (it was August after all!).
Braving the Heat in Cordoba
Would I go back to Cordoba in mid-August? I'm not sure! While the cold salmorejo and refreshing Montilla-Moriles wines certainly helped, it was definitely unbearably hot at midday. That said, it wasn't nearly as bad as I was expecting, and in the evening it was very similar to the temperature in Madrid. So if you are visiting Spain in August I wouldn't necessarily skip Cordoba (it is truly an amazing city), just be realistic about the heat and don't take on too much!
Have you visited a very hot place like Cordoba in summer? Unbearable or worth it?
lily
hi there!! we just visited La Azotea 2 nights ago upon your recommendation - it was AMAZING! We will be visiting cordoba and granada in the following days. would you have any food recommendations for those places as well? thanks and hope to hear from you!
thanks for sharing on Azotea!!! we went to Brunalida today - but unfortunately it was closed!
Lauren Aloise
Hello! I'm so happy you liked La Azotea! It's a great place. I definitely have some recommendations in Granada and Cordoba, here you go: http://madridfoodtour.com/eating-in-cordoba/ (These are from my food tour partner James, but I've been to Regadera and Garum 2.1 and enjoyed both especially!). As for Granada: http://madridfoodtour.com/eating-in-granada/ and my favorite Moroccan restaurant in Granada (hopefully still there!) https://spanishsabores.com/best-moroccan-restaurant-in-granada-tagine-elvira/
jessica wray
Good thing I missed August! Sounds more like the temperatures in Asia I experienced. From experience I know it's not comfortable or attractive!
Cat of Sunshine and Siestas
I absolutely love Cordoba and have been at different times of the year. I've been twice for the fair. Even though it's in May, it's crazy hot in those tents!!
Virginia
I lived in Córdoba for 6 months as an Erasmus student and I loved it!! I arrived in September luckily so didn't have to brave the August heat, but it was still pretty boiling for a couple of months. And then after the winter passed we started sunbathing in February! It's an amazing city to live in and your photos have captured it so well.
Trevor Huxham
Cordoba is one my top 5 favorite cities in Spain and the winter cold bothers me more than summer heat does...but 110-degree heat...joooooder hahaha
Paddy Waller
Lovely city and lovely photos!
Chelsea Alventosa
My boyfriend and I went to Mérida to apartment hunt this August... So hot! I don't know if I'm cut out for Spanish summers that don't involve frequent beaching. We saved most of the sights to go see when we actually move there so it won't be so hot and we can actually enjoy them. Beautiful pictures!