Córdoba

Córdoba is located in Andalusia, the region of Spain where the vivid culture and tradition form the part of everyday life of its inhabitants. I spent there a year as an Erasmus student. Córdoba is an amazing city with very long history.  In the 10th century it used to be the biggest city in the world while at that time Paris and London were only villages! It was a melting-pot of peoples and cultures. Romans, Muslims, Christians and Jewish people – they all left their marks in the architecture and culture of Córdoba. Today it’s a medium sized city with lots of beautiful monuments and some exciting events too! They reach the climax in May, the month of ongoing festivals and ‘fiestas’. They give you a chance to listen and see live flamenco and to party a lot as well! The Andalusian people are very open and they lead quite a relaxed lifestyle. It’s very common to socialize in the outdoor cafes or going out for ‘tapas’. If you look well you’ll find some bars that offer you ‘tapas’ for free!

Living abroad for longer time is truly a great experience and a real eye-opener. I spent a wonderful year in Córdoba, studying, working as an English teacher assistant and simply immersing in Spanish culture. I made friendships that I’ll never forget. Remember – it’s up to you how are you going to spend your year abroad, so make out the most of it!

Martyna Mista