Our last day in Cordoba started with coffee…cafe con leche for me and cafe solo for Larry. It’s a Saturday so the cafes and streets are busier with tourists and locals.
We made our way around town visiting Victoria Market, a Sombrero Shop and the Roman Columns.
Food-wise, Cordoba is known for its Salmorejo (cold tomato soup made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, bread, and olive oil. ) It’s topped with chopped egg and ham and tastes like a thick, delicious, creamy tomato pudding! We first tasted it at Bodegas Campos a few years ago and found that it was as good as we remembered!
We couldn’t leave town without visiting the Mezquita, the huge former mosque that became a cathedral in the 16th century. It is truly a place of wonder and contemplation.
Cordoba is a pleasant city to spend time in with so many interesting historical sites, excellent restaurants and friendly people. It’s super well-kept and masks are required everywhere. We could have lingered longer but Cadiz awaits! We caught the 10:29 train and arrived in Cadiz at 12:52.
It’s surprisingly warm and sunny – people are out enjoying lunch in the many plazas in this Mediterranean coastal town.
This is our first time this far south in Spain and it’s beautiful! We’ve learned that Cadiz is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe. We’re anxious to learn more!
