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- City profile: Andalusia's third city by size and population after Seville and Málaga, Cordoba covers just over 1,250 km². Its historic centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.
- Residential areas: 20 to 25 minutes' walk from the centre, El Tablero, Noreña, Hipercor, Arroyo del Moro and Zoco, partly new-build, appeal to young families.
- Quiet and student areas: La Fuensanta, Santa Rosa, El Santuario, Fátima and Ciudad Jardín offer leisure and services. Fátima, Parque Cruz Conde, San Lorenzo and San Andrés have many students.
- Living with children: Arroyo del Moro, built in the late 1990s in the North-West district, sits next to the Noreña, Arroyo del Moro and Huerta del Sordillo gardens, the Obispo Osio school and two secondary schools, IES López Neyra and IES Trassierra. The neighbouring area is Huerta de Santa Isabel.
- Key point: around Plaza de las Tendillas and Plaza de la Corredera, the new centre is more affordable and is home to the city's administrative services. You can get around on foot, by public transport or by bike, and the city has a railway station and links to the airport.
Cordoba is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. Full of monuments, famous for its patios and for food that is praised at home and abroad, it is one of the Spanish provincial capitals that draws the most visitors every year, thanks to its excellent mix of culture and leisure. Cordoba is seen as a very comfortable and quiet city. It is the third largest and most populous city in Andalusia (after Seville and Málaga), and its size (just over 1,250 km²), its climate, its services and its infrastructure make it a good choice for family life or for investing in property. If you are thinking of buying a home in the city, here are a few tips on the best areas to live in Cordoba.
The most sought-after areas and the best neighbourhoods to live in Cordoba
If you are thinking of living in Cordoba and want to buy a home, the choice is quite wide, and the right decision depends on many factors, including your budget and the type of home you want to buy.
The best areas to live in Cordoba include, above all, the residential neighbourhoods of the city, 20 to 25 minutes' walk from the centre. Some of them are newly built and are a good option for young families, with or without children. They include:
- El Tablero
- Noreña
- Hipercor
- Arroyo del Moro
- Zoco
There are also other very quiet neighbourhoods with a wide range of leisure facilities and services, which are also a good option to invest or buy a flat in Cordoba. They are:
- La Fuensanta
- Santa Rosa
- El Santuario
- Fátima
- Ciudad Jardín
Some of these neighbourhoods (Fátima in particular), as well as Parque Cruz Conde, San Lorenzo and San Andrés, are home to many university students. Cordoba is very popular with young people who move there.
Living in Cordoba with children: some recommendations
When we look for a home for our family, it is natural to choose an area close to schools, amenities, green spaces and parks. Here are some recommendations for living in Cordoba with children.
Arroyo del Moro and Huerta de Santa Isabel
Arroyo del Moro, in the North-West district, is a recently built neighbourhood. It grew in the late 1990s, when farmland between the Parque Figueroa and Las Margaritas neighbourhoods was developed. One of the big draws of this part of Cordoba for families is its closeness to green spaces such as the Noreña gardens, the Arroyo del Moro gardens and the Huerta del Sordillo gardens. The neighbourhood also has the Obispo Osio nursery and primary school and two secondary schools (IES López Neyra and IES Trassierra). The neighbouring area of Huerta de Santa Isabel is one of the best places in Cordoba to live with children.
Plaza de las Tendillas and Plaza de la Corredera
Around these two squares lies the new centre of Cordoba, home to the city's administrative services. The surrounding neighbourhoods have lively streets, ideal for shopping or for enjoying tapas bars and restaurants. One of the big advantages of living here is that you will be very close to the city centre at a more affordable price.
What is life like in Cordoba?
At the foot of the Sierra Morena, with a historic centre declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, Cordoba is without doubt one of the jewels of Andalusia. Visiting the Mosque-Cathedral, strolling along the Calleja de las Flores or enjoying the beauty of the Cordoba patios draws many tourists, and it is a privilege you can enjoy every day if you move to Cordoba. Living in Cordoba is a treat for food lovers: in its bars and restaurants you can taste well-known dishes such as salmorejo, aubergines with honey, marinated olives, oxtail or flamenquines. And because the city is small, it is easy to get around on foot and by public transport. Cordoba has grown a lot in recent decades, with more modern areas and residential neighbourhoods, all well connected to the centre. Keen cyclists can use the cycle lane to get around the city, and runners can use the riverbanks. As for infrastructure, Cordoba is a logistics hub of the national road network, linking western Andalusia and Málaga with central and northern Spain. The city also has a railway station and links to the airport. Overall, Cordoba is a calm, peaceful city, ideal for settling down with your family and buying a home.
We hope this information helps you find the right area to live in Cordoba. If you need more information or specialist property advice, contact us.
Source: Deplace
Anthony Lerouge is head of the Benalmádena office of Alveo Search (Alveo group), in the province of Málaga. Based in Spain since 2010, he supports international buyers on the Costa del Sol. With a background in banking, brokerage and property, he shares his advice on choosing an area, assessing a property and preparing a purchase.
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