Cordoba - Ornate balconies and cool patios cascade with flowers... vibrant flamenco rhythms pulse from open doorways... and a Gothic cathedral stands inside a mosque! Crdoba - home of flamenco performed with real duende - true passion and soul. In the winding streets of the Old Quarter, quiet patios overflow with cascading blooms of scarlet, white, pink and purple. Famed for its mosque - the Mezquita - the crown jewel of Islamic Spain. Look forward to... The unforgettable scent of orange blossom as you stroll down the Calle Torrijos towards the Mezquita. Through the 'Door of the Palms', a forest of onyx and marble columns reflect a myriad of rainbow colours. A further surprise awaits - a massive 16th century Gothic cathedral, built inside the mosque...A family ride in a coche caballo - a horse and carriage - a delightful way to take in the sights of this ancient city... Shopping for souvenirs in the fascinating lanes of Judera, the old Jewish quarter... Dropping in for tapas at the century-old Taberna San Miguel - hung with guitars and vintage posters.