Discover the Beauty of May Cordoba Courtyard Festival: Essential Visiting Hours & Tips

In Córdoba, many homes are designed around a central courtyard, a feature that not only adds to the aesthetic appeal but also provides a cool respite from the scorching Andalusian summers.

Every May, the city comes alive as residents throw open their courtyards to visitors, transforming them into vibrant gardens bursting with an array of flowers like roses, tulips, and cherry blossoms. These courtyards compete in the annual Courtyard Festival of Córdoba, a beloved tradition that has been recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. This festival is a true celebration of beauty and community, marked by festive decorations and a friendly competition among neighbors.

📅 2025 Event Dates: May 5-18, 11:00-14:00, 18:00-22:00, with the final day ending at 20:30.

🎉 Visiting the couryards is free and does not require a reservation, making it an accessible and delightful experience for all.

📍 Main areas where the event is held:
– San Basilio (the most famous)
– Alcázar Viejo
– Santa Marina
– San Lorenzo
– Judería (Jewish Quarter)

🕒 Opening hours for some non-competing courtyards (these are from last year’s schedule but generally do not change, provided for reference):

– **Plaza Ramón y Cajal (Courtyard of the Ministry of Defense Representative Office)**
– Monday to Sunday: 11:00 – 14:00

– **Pompeyos, 6 (Córdoba Provincial Historical Archive)**
– Monday to Saturday: 11:00 – 14:00

– **C/ Trueque, 4 (Courtyard Interpretation Center)**
– Monday to Sunday: 11:00 – 14:00, 18:00 – 22:00

– **Samuel de los Santos Gener, 9 (Casa Árabe)**
– Monday to Saturday: 11:00 – 14:00, 18:00 – 22:00
– Sunday: 11:00 – 14:00, 18:00 – 20:30

– **Plaza de Don Gome (Palacio de Viana – Cancela Courtyard)**
– Monday to Saturday: 11:00 – 14:00, 18:00 – 20:00
– Sunday: 11:00 – 14:00

– **Medina y Corella, 5 (Andalusian Film Archive)**
– Monday to Saturday: 11:00 – 14:00, 18:00 – 20:00

– **C/ Muñices, 12 (San Lorenzo Public Elementary School)**
– Monday to Sunday: 11:00 – 14:00, 18:00 – 22:00

– **C/ Arroyo San Andrés, 2 (López Diéguez Public Elementary School)**
– Monday to Friday: 18:00 – 22:00
– Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 – 14:00, 18:00 – 22:00