https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/category/andalucia/cordoba/ Best Expat Newspaper in Spain Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:38:27 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.theolivepress.es/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/oplogo-favicon-150x150.png https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/category/andalucia/cordoba/ 32 32 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/12/spains-iconic-great-mosque-of-cordoba-narrowly-escaped-a-notre-dame-style-disaster-heres-why-its-a-world-heritage-site/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/12/spains-iconic-great-mosque-of-cordoba-narrowly-escaped-a-notre-dame-style-disaster-heres-why-its-a-world-heritage-site/#respond Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:54:13 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=429011 A FIRE broke out at Cordoba’s historic mosque-turned-cathedral at 9pm on Friday, 8 August, but it was quickly extinguished by firefighters. Mayor of Cordoba, Jose Maria Bellido, told Cadena television]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/12/spains-iconic-great-mosque-of-cordoba-narrowly-escaped-a-notre-dame-style-disaster-heres-why-its-a-world-heritage-site/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/12/andalucia-hit-by-highest-red-alert-weather-warning-today-temperatures-to-max-out-at-44c-in-western-regions/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/12/andalucia-hit-by-highest-red-alert-weather-warning-today-temperatures-to-max-out-at-44c-in-western-regions/#respond Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:07:22 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=428860 SPAIN’S brutal heatwave has triggered the highest level red weather warnings across parts of western Andalucia today, with thermometers set to hit a scorching 44C in parts of Sevilla and]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/12/andalucia-hit-by-highest-red-alert-weather-warning-today-temperatures-to-max-out-at-44c-in-western-regions/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/09/in-pics-heartbreaking-scenes-as-fire-breaks-out-at-spains-iconic-mezquita-de-cordoba/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/09/in-pics-heartbreaking-scenes-as-fire-breaks-out-at-spains-iconic-mezquita-de-cordoba/#respond Sat, 09 Aug 2025 17:16:31 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=428520 A LARGE fire broke out at Cordoba’s iconic mosque-turned-cathedral on Friday evening in harrowing scenes reminiscent of the blaze that tore through Notre Dame in Paris. Fears quickly mounted that]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/09/in-pics-heartbreaking-scenes-as-fire-breaks-out-at-spains-iconic-mezquita-de-cordoba/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/07/guardia-civil-rescues-18-migrants-from-illegal-tobacco-factory/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/07/guardia-civil-rescues-18-migrants-from-illegal-tobacco-factory/#respond Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:22:38 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=428213 EIGHTEEN men from Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia have been rescued from an illegal tobacco factory in Andalucia, where they were forced to roll up to eight million counterfeit cigarettes]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/07/guardia-civil-rescues-18-migrants-from-illegal-tobacco-factory/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/28/historic-roman-temple-in-spains-cordoba-finally-reopens-after-e750k-restoration/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/28/historic-roman-temple-in-spains-cordoba-finally-reopens-after-e750k-restoration/#respond Sat, 28 Jun 2025 13:51:48 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=418745 IF you know central Córdoba, you’ll likely recognise the soaring Corinthian columns that stretch nearly 40 feet into the deep Andalusian sky. These dramatic remains belong to the Roman Temple]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/28/historic-roman-temple-in-spains-cordoba-finally-reopens-after-e750k-restoration/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/20/move-aside-rome-spain-has-its-own-trevi-fountain-in-the-andalucian-heartlands/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/20/move-aside-rome-spain-has-its-own-trevi-fountain-in-the-andalucian-heartlands/#comments Tue, 20 May 2025 09:04:23 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=413948 THE CITY of water, is home to a cordoban fountain, on par with Rome’s Trevi Fountain. In Priego de Córdoba, known for its Baroque architecture and picturesque natural springs, you’ll]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/20/move-aside-rome-spain-has-its-own-trevi-fountain-in-the-andalucian-heartlands/feed/ 1 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/25/mother-who-had-her-six-children-taken-away-is-arrested-after-selling-baby-for-e2k-in-spain/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/25/mother-who-had-her-six-children-taken-away-is-arrested-after-selling-baby-for-e2k-in-spain/#respond Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=409086 A WOMAN who sold her newborn baby for €2,000 has been arrested by the Policia Nacional. A Cordoba couple undergoing fertility treatment who bought the girl have also been detained]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/25/mother-who-had-her-six-children-taken-away-is-arrested-after-selling-baby-for-e2k-in-spain/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/little-known-cordoba-michael-coy-takes-you-on-a-tour-of-the-andalucian-city-to-discover-hidden-corners/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/little-known-cordoba-michael-coy-takes-you-on-a-tour-of-the-andalucian-city-to-discover-hidden-corners/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=401484 THE city of Cordoba is one of Andalucia’s most spectacular treasures. Most visitors are familiar with the Mezquita –  the astoundingly beautiful former mosque – or the Patio Competition, held]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/little-known-cordoba-michael-coy-takes-you-on-a-tour-of-the-andalucian-city-to-discover-hidden-corners/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/20/watch-viral-moment-local-in-spains-andalucia-jumps-into-flood-water-to-rescue-a-cat/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/20/watch-viral-moment-local-in-spains-andalucia-jumps-into-flood-water-to-rescue-a-cat/#respond Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:43:53 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=401229 A LOCAL in Andalucia has been praised on social media after jumping into flood water to save a cat trapped in a river.  The young women made the brave jump]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/20/watch-viral-moment-local-in-spains-andalucia-jumps-into-flood-water-to-rescue-a-cat/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/02/27/beverly-hills-style-tourist-flats-to-be-built-in-historic-andalucian-gem-and-theyre-much-cheaper-than-they-look/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/02/27/beverly-hills-style-tourist-flats-to-be-built-in-historic-andalucian-gem-and-theyre-much-cheaper-than-they-look/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:44:51 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=396815 THE ‘most sought-after area’ in Cordoba will continue to build on its luxury status after the announcement of a new ‘exclusive’ apartment complex. Brillante, a few minutes north of the]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/02/27/beverly-hills-style-tourist-flats-to-be-built-in-historic-andalucian-gem-and-theyre-much-cheaper-than-they-look/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/12/14/get-in-the-chocolate-spirit-village-in-spains-andalucia-to-unveil-impressive-nativity-and-miniature-town-made-entirely-of-the-sugary-treat/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/12/14/get-in-the-chocolate-spirit-village-in-spains-andalucia-to-unveil-impressive-nativity-and-miniature-town-made-entirely-of-the-sugary-treat/#respond Sat, 14 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=380698 THIS village in Spain’s Andalucia is home to a huge chocolate nativity- here’s how to visit.  Christmas is a time of indulgence, nowhere more so than the town of Rute,]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/12/14/get-in-the-chocolate-spirit-village-in-spains-andalucia-to-unveil-impressive-nativity-and-miniature-town-made-entirely-of-the-sugary-treat/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/10/03/medical-helicopter-catches-fire-in-spain-75-year-old-patient-dies-after-suffering-horrific-burns-as-family-demands-mammoth-payout/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/10/03/medical-helicopter-catches-fire-in-spain-75-year-old-patient-dies-after-suffering-horrific-burns-as-family-demands-mammoth-payout/#respond Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=364854 A 75-YEAR-OLD man has died after suffering serious burns in a medical helicopter fire in Cordoba province last August. He passed away at Sevilla’s Virgen del Rocio Hospital on Tuesday,]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/10/03/medical-helicopter-catches-fire-in-spain-75-year-old-patient-dies-after-suffering-horrific-burns-as-family-demands-mammoth-payout/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/05/19/exclusive-i-visited-cordoba-in-southern-spain-and-was-blown-away-by-its-beauty-its-patios-alone-could-give-the-floral-haven-of-estepona-a-run-for-its-money/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/05/19/exclusive-i-visited-cordoba-in-southern-spain-and-was-blown-away-by-its-beauty-its-patios-alone-could-give-the-floral-haven-of-estepona-a-run-for-its-money/#respond Sun, 19 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=329487 Coming from Estepona, I wasn’t sure Cordoba could beat my flower laden home, but the city overwhelmed me with its beautiful patios, rich history and delicious food.  For just one]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/05/19/exclusive-i-visited-cordoba-in-southern-spain-and-was-blown-away-by-its-beauty-its-patios-alone-could-give-the-floral-haven-of-estepona-a-run-for-its-money/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/05/10/must-visit-the-patio-festival-in-cordoba-this-weekend-will-see-hundreds-battle-to-have-their-floral-display-declared-the-most-beautiful/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/05/10/must-visit-the-patio-festival-in-cordoba-this-weekend-will-see-hundreds-battle-to-have-their-floral-display-declared-the-most-beautiful/#respond Fri, 10 May 2024 13:03:33 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=328023 CORDOBA’s patios will be even more beautiful than normal this year as hundreds battle it out to have their declared the prettiest in the city.  Over a hundred year tradition,]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/05/10/must-visit-the-patio-festival-in-cordoba-this-weekend-will-see-hundreds-battle-to-have-their-floral-display-declared-the-most-beautiful/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/03/31/storm-nelson-causes-flooding-road-blockages-landslides-in-malaga/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/03/31/storm-nelson-causes-flooding-road-blockages-landslides-in-malaga/#respond Sun, 31 Mar 2024 11:57:09 +0000 https://theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/03/31/storm-nelson-causes-flooding-road-blockages-landslides-in-malaga/ ANDALUCIA’S emergency services have responded to 20 calls due to flooding and landslides in the Malaga province caused by Storm Nelson, which has brought heavy wind, snow and torrential rain]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/03/31/storm-nelson-causes-flooding-road-blockages-landslides-in-malaga/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/03/23/in-pictures-the-english-painter-who-captured-the-cities-of-pre-industrial-spain-frozen-in-time-in-1908-on-a-remarkable-voyage-through-the-country/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/03/23/in-pictures-the-english-painter-who-captured-the-cities-of-pre-industrial-spain-frozen-in-time-in-1908-on-a-remarkable-voyage-through-the-country/#respond Sat, 23 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://theolivepress.es/?p=321160 A REMARKABLE tome by a British writer and painter on Spain’s wealth of incredible cathedrals was released 115 years ago this month. Cathedral Cities of Spain was the culmination of]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/03/23/in-pictures-the-english-painter-who-captured-the-cities-of-pre-industrial-spain-frozen-in-time-in-1908-on-a-remarkable-voyage-through-the-country/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/03/15/tourist-tax-in-spain-leaders-of-malaga-sevilla-and-cordoba-call-for-new-levy-on-visitors/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/03/15/tourist-tax-in-spain-leaders-of-malaga-sevilla-and-cordoba-call-for-new-levy-on-visitors/#respond Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/03/15/tourist-tax-in-spain-leaders-of-malaga-sevilla-and-cordoba-call-for-new-levy-on-visitors/ MALAGA’S mayor Francisco de la Torre has joined his counterparts in Cordoba and Sevilla in calling for a tourist tax to be levied in Andalucia. They feel it would be]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/03/15/tourist-tax-in-spain-leaders-of-malaga-sevilla-and-cordoba-call-for-new-levy-on-visitors/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/02/07/revealed-the-bullfighting-capitals-of-spains-andalucia-which-hosted-more-than-600-events-last-year/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/02/07/revealed-the-bullfighting-capitals-of-spains-andalucia-which-hosted-more-than-600-events-last-year/#respond Wed, 07 Feb 2024 06:23:00 +0000 https://theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/02/07/revealed-the-bullfighting-capitals-of-spains-andalucia-which-hosted-more-than-600-events-last-year/ STATISTICS released by the Junta have revealed that Spain’s emblematic but highly controversial sport is alive and well in Andalucia.  There were 682 bullfighting events held in the community in]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/02/07/revealed-the-bullfighting-capitals-of-spains-andalucia-which-hosted-more-than-600-events-last-year/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/01/31/gay-mayor-in-southern-spain-is-forbidden-from-becoming-a-town-crier-because-he-is-married-to-a-man/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/01/31/gay-mayor-in-southern-spain-is-forbidden-from-becoming-a-town-crier-because-he-is-married-to-a-man/#respond Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:15:00 +0000 https://theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/01/31/gay-mayor-in-southern-spain-is-forbidden-from-becoming-a-town-crier-because-he-is-married-to-a-man/ THE gay mayor of a small Cordoba province town claims he’s been stopped from being the town crier for a local religious brotherhood because he’s married to a man. Juanma]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/01/31/gay-mayor-in-southern-spain-is-forbidden-from-becoming-a-town-crier-because-he-is-married-to-a-man/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/01/19/two-cities-in-andalucia-are-among-the-best-food-destinations-in-spain-according-to-national-geographic/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/01/19/two-cities-in-andalucia-are-among-the-best-food-destinations-in-spain-according-to-national-geographic/#respond Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:33:41 +0000 https://theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/01/19/two-cities-in-andalucia-are-among-the-best-food-destinations-in-spain-according-to-national-geographic/ NATIONAL Geographic has named two Andalucian cities some of Spain’s best ‘food destinations’.  The prestigious travel magazine celebrated the second edition of its ‘Readers Prize Awards’ yesterday, January 18.  The]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/01/19/two-cities-in-andalucia-are-among-the-best-food-destinations-in-spain-according-to-national-geographic/feed/ 0