Cordóba Crowned the World’s Most Walkable City in 2025
Skyscanner’s travel specialists have announced the world’s Top 10 ‘most walkable’ cities for 2025, with Andalusian jewel, Cordóba, securing the top spot.
The travel site generated a ‘walkability index’ to help prospective holidaymakers in search of a tranquil and memorable city break choose wisely. To achieve this, the following factors were taken into consideration:
1) Distances between main attractions
2) Average elevation in each city
3) Population density
4) Crime safety.
5) Air quality and pollution.
6) Number of walking trails available.
7) Number of attractions on offer.
As the winning destination, a complete circuit of Cordóba’s primary attractions was calculated to take only 26 minutes (2730 steps). Boasting 29 possible walking routes for tourists to discover, Skyscanner highlights three must-see spots to look out for in Cordóba: a walk across the Roman Bridge, a traditional Flamenco show, and Oxtail cordovan style.
The Roman Bridge:
As one of the city’s most iconic landmarks and boasting 16 arches within its imposing structure, this pedestrian bridge dates back to the 1st century BC having been originally built by the Romans. Connecting the old town to the modern city, the 250m long bridge offers stunning views of the renowned Mezquita and Guadalquivir River, especially at sunset.
Traditional Flamenco Show:
At Tablao El Cardenal, audiences can immerse themselves in a passionately and authentic flamenco performance. Teasing fandangos, soleás, bulerías, and alegrías among others, nine notable national flamenco artists dance, sing, and play guitar throughout put the 80-minute show, setting the stage alight with colour and rhythmic talent.
Oxtail cordovan style:
In the heart of the Jewish Quarter, Restaurante El Burlaero has been hailed by many as one of the best places to feast on Cordóba’s traditional delicacy, oxtail stew (rabo de toro). Consisting of slow-braised oxtail in a rich, red wine-based sauce with vegetables like onion, carrots, and tomatoes, rabo de toro is a hearty must-try dish for travellers seeking traditional Andalusian cuisine. Located just behind the infamous Mezquita, Restaurante El Burlaero makes for an ideal pit-stop after a day of walking around the city’s perimeter.
A city retreat which is compact and flat, Córdoba’s pedestrian-friendly design provides a unique opportunity for travellers to immerse themselves, completely on foot, in the cultural charm and rich history of the Roman and Islamic center.