Cordoba Travel Guide

The Cordoba Zoo and wildlife centre lies on the western side of Cordoba. It is an urban zoo focused mainly on local and Iberian species along with some non-native animals. Shaded by trees, it keeps mammals, birds and reptiles in a fairly quiet setting suited to family visits and nature education. Smaller and more relaxed than large zoos, it is closer to a community leisure spot. A walking route usually links the animal enclosures in turn. As the address for this entry is fairly general, check the location, opening hours and tickets through official channels before setting out, so a family visit can be planned as half a day alongside city sightseeing.

Córdoba's Roman Bridge spans the Guadalquivir, first built by Romans in the 1st century and rebuilt by Moors and Christians — for a millennium the approach to the Great Mosque. The Calahorra Tower at its head, once defensive, is now an al-Andalus museum. From the bridge, the old town, the Mezquita and the sunset weave a timeless picture.