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Córdoba’s Patio Festival Opens With 64 Courtyards and Strong Early Crowds

City leaders see the UNESCO-listed event as a lift for tourism after a tough first quarter.

Overview

  • City data late Tuesday put day two at 57,406 visits, bringing the first 48 hours to 114,680 and edging past last year’s start.
  • Aemet forecasts a wet turn for the peak days, with a 65% chance of rain Friday and 90% Saturday along with cooler temperatures near 20°C, which could trim weekend lines.
  • This year’s edition features 64 patios, including 53 in competition and 11 institutional spaces open to visitors for free.
  • Owners say weeks of heavy rain delayed cleaning and planting and forced a last-minute push, yet report the courtyards are ready and look “splendid.”
  • Officials tout the festival’s economic pull after recent setbacks, noting 2025 drew about 1.02 million visits and an estimated €35 million for the city.