The month of May in Cordoba

May is a very special month in Cordoba, full of life and festivities, when you can enjoy various activities and traditions typical of this beautiful Andalusian city. In addition, you can enjoy a warm and sunny climate, perfect for strolling around the city and discovering all its charms. Come to Cordoba in May and live a unique experience!

The first event is the Montilla-Moriles Wine Tasting, a unique opportunity to taste some of the best wines of the region. It is usually held at the end of April. Numerous wineries and wine experts take part in the event, and various activities are held, including tastings led by oenologists for those visitors who request them. Music enlivens the celebration in which different wines can be tasted and accompanied by typical tapas of the region, making the experience complete and satisfactory for lovers of good wine and gastronomy.

It is also the month of the famous Cruz de Mayo (May Cross), a popular tradition in which the streets of the city are filled with colourful crosses decorated with flowers and ornaments to celebrate the arrival of spring. At many of the crosses you can eat and drink, dance and, in some cases, even watch live performances. The main crosses are located in the historic quarters of the city, such as San Basilio, San Andrés, Santa Marina, San Agustín and the city centre. There is also a competition and prizes for the most beautiful crosses. It is held on the first weekend in May.

It is also the month in which the famous Festival de los Patios is celebrated., considered Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. The people of Cordoba open their courtyards for visitors to admire their beautiful flowers and decorations. This festival is one of the most important in the city and attracts tourists from all over the world. It takes place between the second and third week of May.

The courtyards are located in the historic city centre, mainly in the districts of San Basilio, Santa Marina, San Agustín and La Judería. The owners of these houses prepare their courtyards for weeks before the festival so that they can be seen in all their splendour. There is a competition in which the patios are judged by a jury and prizes are awarded to the most beautiful and best decorated.

And the finishing touch is the famous Feria de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (Our Lady of Health Fair)., one of the most important in Andalusia. It is held at the end of May, usually during the last week of the month. During this time, the people of Cordoba dress up in their gypsy costumes and short dresses and enjoy the fiesta at the El Arenal fairgrounds, where there are stalls for all tastes, from the most traditional to the most modern. The fair begins with the famous “Alumbrado”, a spectacle in which thousands of coloured lights illuminate the streets and stalls of the fair, accompanied by fireworks. Throughout the week, people gather in the “casetas” (“stands”) to dance, sing, eat and drink. There are also many attractions and activities for children.

In short, the month of May in Cordoba is a time full of joy and celebrations. From the Montilla-Moriles Wine Tasting, where you can taste exquisite wines accompanied by traditional tapas, to the popular Cruz de Mayo, with its streets adorned with colourful crosses and lively festivities, to the well-known Festival de los Patios, where the people of Cordoba open their houses to display beautiful flowers and decorations. But the finishing touch is the outstanding Feria de Nuestra Señora de la Salud, one of the most important in Andalusia, which captivates with its traditional and modern stands, light shows and fireworks and a lively festive atmosphere to enjoy with family and friends. Come to Cordoba in May and live a unique experience that will immerse you in the true essence of this charming Andalusian city.