There are four major festivals celebrated during the month of May in Córdoba. The month begins with the famous “Cruces” (crosses in English) and ends with the main week celebrated in honour of the Virgin of La Salud. People from Córdoba adorn the main streets and squares with manila shawls, especially those corners where the crosses are held. These crosses, which are covered with flowers, are popular altars whose existence can be explained because of the strong religious feeling in Andalusia. The locals and the tourists visit these beautiful sceneries especially at night, when their dinner can be accompanied by “manzanilla” (dry sherry) while watching how people are dancing flamenco beside the cross.
Then, immediately after that, people celebrate two pilgrimages in honour of Saint Domingo and the Virgin of Linares. These pilgrimages are mainly famous among people who live in Córdoba, but they have no fame beyond its boundaries. However, the well-known “Patios” are currently being proposed to be appointed as World Heritage. The “Patios” are typical houses from Córdoba located in the oldest neighborhoods, such as San Basilio or La Judería. The neighbors use flowers to adorn every corner since there is a contest every year giving a prize to the most beutiful “Patio”. There are festivals organized around them, in which, of course, flamenco and typical food play their part. Read the rest of this entry »
