What's on in Cordoba
Guided walking tour of Old Cordoba
April 18-November 1 A fascinating guided walking tour in the cool of evening, taking approximately 2 hours around the streets, squares and places of interest in the old quarter of Córdoba. There are official tourist guides in three languages and representations of historical figures, not to mention a compulsory stop at a typical tavern for a drink with tapas.
Departs from the Tourist Information Office in Las Tendillas square, daily 9.30pm.
Prices: Adults 15€; Children (5-12) 7,50€; Children (under 5) free.
More information: www.turismodecordoba.com
Cordoba Guitar Festival
July 1-11, 2009 One of the most famous guitar festivals takes place every summer in Cordoba.
This year's program includes Manolo Sanlúcar, Niño de Pura & Manolo Franco, John Scofield–Piety Street Band, Tomatito & Diego el Cigala, The Pretenders, Ojos de Brujo in emblematic squares such as the Plaza de la Corredera.
There is also a training programme for those who love the instrument, with courses on guitar building classical, Flamenco, contemporary and modern guitar; composition courses for guitar; and Flamenco dancing and singing courses.
More information on the guitar festival website.
Moonlight Cinema
July and August Open-air cinema has been part of summer in many Spanish towns since the early days of film. They have become popular again, with excellent projection and sound quality on large screens, and a programme including seasonal releases and all time classics.
The venues (in the Old City) include Coliseo, San Andrés, Fuenseca, Delicias and the bullring, performances at 10pm and 12 midnight.
Bring your own supper along - it's part of the fun!
Useful links
- www.andalocio.com/ [ Spanish only]
- www.cordobaenfiestas.org [ Spanish only]
- www.guiadelocio.com/cordoba/ [ Spanish only]
- www.turismodecordoba.org [Spanish + English]
- www.teatrocordoba.com [ Spanish only]
Spanish in Cordoba
Further information
Academia Hispanica-IH Córdoba, Rodríguez Sánchez 15, 14003 Cordoba, Spain
Tel: + 34 957 488 002 | Fax: +34 957 488 199
Website: www.academiahispanica.com
Email: info@academiahispanica.com
Spanish in Spain
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IH Spain comprises the International House Spanish language schools in Barcelona,
Cordoba, Madrid, Palma de Mallorca, Seville, San Sebastian, Valencia and
Vejer de la Frontera, Spain.
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