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Why visit Priego de Cordoba, Andalucia, Southern Spain
By John Smyth of Casa de Suenos Guesthouse
Priego de Cordoba is a comparatively unknown gem in Southern Cordoba Province of Andalucia. Many who visit this part of Spain incorporate, understandably, Granada and Cordoba into their itinery. But a short car journey, 1 hour from the aforementioned cities, will find you in a town surrounded on all sides by mountains and olive groves. The old quarter, dating back to Moorish and Mediaeval times, is set on the edge of a plateau which creates an immediate impression as you approach the town. This district with its narrow, winding, and flower adorned lanes is known as the ‘Barrio de la Villa’. Here you are immediately transported back to the town’s Moorish past. It is not difficult to envisage a population adorned in North African attire, going about their business and chattering in a language you cannot understand. Today the stranger will find contemporary clothing but may still have difficulty with the language (few in this part of Andalucia speak English). However the local Spanish are extremely friendly and accommodating so language difficulties should not daunt the determined tourist. Leaving the Villa head north towards the Adarve – a charming balcony/garden area which affords magnificent views of the Subbettica Mountain Range. The perfect spot for the amateur photographer. The fountain and square adjacent to the old Castle is ideal for lunch. There are several good, reasonably priced restaurants, which serve local Andalucian cuisine. Indulge in a favourite local pastime – people watching. The perfect way to relax, before visiting Calle Rio. This wide, impressive thoroughfare possesses numerous old townhouses. Here the merchants of Priego lived in the 18th century when the town prospered thanks to the silk trade. One look at the grand facades furnishes an insight into how wealthy the merchants became. At the end of Calle Rio is the Fuentes del Rey – the fountains of the King. The oldest part dates from the 16th century with parts completed during the nineteenth. It is arranged on 3 levels with 139 jets spouting water. The location is an oasis of tranquillity in the midst of a busy town. Finally, Priego is known as the capital of Cordoban Baroque. Three churches deserve particular mention – Parroquia de la Asuncion; El Sagrario and Ingesia de la Aurora. Deserving of a visit, the opulence and splendour of this type of architecture will not be to everyone’s taste. In conclusion remember – a short distance from Cordoba and Granada is a Spain which many miss. Tourism is only in its infancy. Therefore you get a real authentic feel for what it’s like to live in Andalucia. Value for money is an added bonus. Food, drink and gifts are cheaper than in the major cities or on the coast. Casa de Suenos Guesthouse is the perfect location when visiting Priego. |
Flowers on the walls of the Barrio de la Villa.
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