Córdoba: Paseo hacia las tres Ermitas.

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ID: GYG499195-881263
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Country: Spain

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

Discover the best views of the city visiting the Hermitages of Córdoba. You'll fall in love with with this magical place located in the foothills of Sierra Morena.
The Hermitages of Córdoba are located in the Nuestra Señora de Belén Desert, on the slopes of Sierra Morena, about 15 km from the city.

It's a site of undoubted scenic interest, listes as a site of scientific.
Interest, as well as cultural, Alfonso XIII himself was here.

The complex is made up 13 Hermitages, founded in the 18th century by Brother Francisco de Jesús, since 1957 they've been run by the Discalced Carmelites.
Inside the enclosure is located a magnificent viewpont, known as the " Balcony of the World", is presided over by the Scared Heart of Jesús that is illuminated at night. From, here, there are wonderful views of Córdoba, we can see the entire city, the Mosque-Cathedral, the countryside, the subbéticas mountains and even Sierra Nevada on very clear days.

We cannot leave without entering the church, seeing the cemetery and siting un Bishop Trevilla's chaira to learn about the curiosities of this magical place.

To get to the Hermitages we'll take a hiking router with a medium-low degree off difficulty. It's a circular route, 9.5km with a drop of 310m.

The tour starts from the Parador Nacional de la Arruzafa, former Almunia of the 1st Emir of a Al-Andalus, Abderraman I.
We'll cross the Patriarca, an area of undoubted ecological valué, we'll climb the one known as Cuesta del Reventón and we'll arriive at the road where the Vía Crucis begins that leads us to the entrance of the entrance gate to the Hermitages.
To take into account the path is easy but you have to walk 10km.
Refrain people with reduced mobility and who are not physically prepared. As for children, parents Will assess whether or not they're capable of doing this tour.

Highlights

  • Discover the best views of Córdoba in a hiking route
  • Learn how the hermits lived un the middle of nature
  • Live a unique experience in this hacen of peace
  • Get to know the flora and fauna of Sierra Morena
  • Take a different tour of Córdoba mixing tourism and sport

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
-This tour Will take place as long as it rains little.
-You've to walk along a path, a total of 9,5km.
-If you don't have a car, you'll have to go to the meeting point with public transport, the price isn't included. We recommend taking line 13 of the Aucorsa bus, price €1.30.
-Entrance to the Hermitages included un the price of the visit.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.