Throughout history, Cordoba was designated the capital four times, reflecting its significance and grandeur.

Córdoba is one of the oldest cities in Europe and the most charming of the whole Iberian Peninsula. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1994, Córdoba’s numerous monuments and attractions attract hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. Córdoba sits at a crossroad between mountains, the Guadalquivir Valley and the countryside. This strategic placement has made it the capital of Andalusia, the most Romanized province of the Empire; the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate in the tenth century; the capital of Judaism thanks to its Jewish Quarter and Maimonides; and the Christian capital during the last centuries of the Recapture.

Córdoba has managed to harmonize the past and present and the different cultures that settled in the city during its two thousand year history. There is nothing like experiencing Córdoba for yourself, first hand and in its ancient streets.

Granada is home to the unparalleled beauty of the Alhambra

Granada is a city of monuments that overflows with character due to the variety of styles. In addition to the world-famous Alhambra, don’t forget to visit the Cathedral, Capilla Real, Monastery of Cartuja, Monastery of San Jerónimo, Science Park and various museums and gardens.

The newly discovered Jewish Quarter already has a synagogue and a recently opened interpretation center that will delight its visitors. Granada is full of surprising and beautiful corners that will show you a different type of beauty in Spanish history and culture.

Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Avila is a tiny, calm and peaceful destination perfect for exploring on foot.

Avila, the capital of Spain that lives closer to the sky, is a serene, protected, and noble city. Avila, mystic and traditional, honest and tough, in the words of Spanish writer Camilo José Cela, Avila is “waiting timelessly, a friend at heart to whom one can communicate their diaphanous and mysterious secret.” Avila is the most interesting and best preserved example of a strong and impressive medieval Spanish walled city. Documented Jewish presence in Ávila dates back to 1144, but some legends say that there were Jews in Ávila already in Roman times. While the Jewish history of Ávila was forgotten for many years, historians have managed to understand the rich Jewish life here, especially in relation to commerce and trade.

Ávila was also home to important Jewish figures such as the rabbi Moshe de León, who was the composer of the Zohar, one of the most important kabbalistic books. Nissim Ben Abraham, also known as the Messiah from Ávila, was a false messiah, opposed by the famous rabbi Salomon Ben Aderet. Join us and our guides in exploring the forgotten part of Ávila’s history and specifically its unique Jewish figures.