VILLAFRANCA DE CÓRDOBA
365 days to discover it
Tourism Villafranca de Córdoba
DISCOVER VILLAFRANCA
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Hermitage of the Virgin of Los Remedios
One kilometer from the town center stands this Baroque hermitage from the 18th century, built thanks to popular devotion. Its ashlar facade and Latin cross plan make it one of the most emblematic temples of the municipality.
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Hiking and Nature
Routes that cross mountains, countryside and fertile plains. Paths such as La Sierrezuela or Fuente Agria allow you to combine sports, landscapes and rural tradition in a perfect environment for bird watching.
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La Gran Huevada
Every May 14th at night, Villafranca celebrates one of its most beloved festivals. In a massive street party, thousands of fried eggs with bread and wine are distributed, creating a unique popular atmosphere.
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Palace House of the Dukes of Medinaceli
Former residence of the stewards of the Dukes of Medinaceli. It preserves an elegant 18th-century Baroque facade and a central balcony that reveals the historical importance of the town.
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Aquasierra
The only water park in the province of Córdoba is in Villafranca. A family space with green areas, pools and attractions for all ages.
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Biodiversity of
Villafranca de Córdoba
Fauna
Iberian Lynx
Lynx pardinus
The most endangered feline in the world, symbol of recovery in Sierra Morena and Villafranca.
Fauna
Imperial Eagle
Aquila adalberti
Majestic bird of prey with characteristic white “ermine shoulders” in adults.
Flora
Butterfly Orchid
Anacamptis papilionacea
Spectacular terrestrial orchid with fuchsia pink flowers that imitate insects.
Fauna
Red Deer
Cervus elaphus
Large ungulate. Males descend to the clearings during the rutting season or ‘berrea’.
Fauna
Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
Bird with bright electric blue plumage. Regular resident of the Guadalquivir river corridor.
Flora
Strawberry Tree
Arbutus unedo
Evergreen shrub with edible red fruits. Indicator of fresh and deep soils.
Mycology
Saffron Milk Cap
Lactarius deliciosus
Highly appreciated mushroom linked to the pine forests of Fuente Agria after the autumn rains.
Fauna
Otter
Lutra lutra
Semiaquatic predator that indicates the high quality of the waters of the Guadalquivir.
Fauna
Cinereous Vulture
Aegypius monachus
The largest bird of prey in Europe. Unlike other vultures, it nests in trees.
Flora
Mirror Orchid
Ophrys speculum
Orchid that perfectly imitates the abdomen of a female wasp for its reproduction.
Mycology
Morel
Morchella sp.
Spring mushroom with a reticulated appearance highly valued in local gastronomy.
Fauna
Wild Boar
Sus scrofa
Adaptable and omnivorous mammal that roams freely between the mountains and the fertile plain.
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Meet the Species
💡 Did you know?
VILLAFRANCA IS EXPERIENCED
Less than 30 minutes from Córdoba, among holm oaks, pine forests, olive groves and poplar groves of the Guadalquivir, is Villafranca de Córdoba. From above, the mountain range overlooks the valley and, at the foot of its slopes, the white houses look towards the countryside.
Villafranca is not just visited, it is felt. It is the scent of firewood in winter and the invigorating freshness of the river in summer. It is the sound of the Hermitage bells mixing with the singing of the birds in the Sierrezuela. Here, time seems to stop just enough for you to savor it.
In spring, wildflowers adorn the trails that invite you to get lost and find yourself again. In summer, the Guadalquivir becomes the protagonist, offering navigation and calm, while Aquasierra provides endless fun.
History is palpable in the stately facades of the Palace House and devotion is experienced intensely in every corner during Holy Week. But above all, Villafranca is its people: hospitable, cheerful, and always ready to share a table, a chat and, of course, some fried eggs on our most magical night.
Villafranca de Córdoba. 365 days to discover it.
