What a Route Through Sephardic Almería Can Include
The presence of Jews in the ancient and prosperous city of Al-Mariyya Bayyana allows us to trace a route through Sephardic Almería: this is a little-known aspect of this city, which in recent years has been gaining renewed value due to the interest it arouses not only among Jewish travelers but also among cultural tourists […]
Casa de Sefarad de Córdoba, an attraction for Jewish tourists
The Casa de Sefarad de Córdoba, also known as Casa de la Memoria (House of Memory), is one of the main attractions for Jewish tourists and, in general, for all visitors interested in discovering the city’s rich Sephardic heritage. It is located in the heart of the Jewish Quarter, next to the spectacular Synagogue of […]
What you need to know to visit the Jewish necropolis of Lucena
Lucena, located in the south of the province of Córdoba, was such an important Sephardic city between the 9th and 12th centuries that it was considered the ‘Pearl of Sefarad’ (Eliossana). In fact, its population was almost exclusively Jewish, which reflects the prestige and respect this community enjoyed during a period when Andalusia was under […]
Sephardic September in Lucena: What It Is
As we mentioned on the page dedicated to Jewish heritage in Andalusia and in several posts on our blog, Lucena is one of the premier destinations in Andalusia for travelers interested in this history. In addition to its permanent attractions, such as its Jewish necropolis, there are various events organized throughout the year. Here, we […]
What is the Sefarad Card and where to obtain it
The Network of Jewish Quarters of Spain, Caminos de Sefarad (Paths of Sefarad), is an association that seeks to maintain and disseminate the Jewish legacy throughout the country through various initiatives. One of these is the Sefarad Card, a highly useful card for travelers visiting any of the cities adhering to the program. And in […]
Sephardic Museum of Granada
A visit to the Sephardic Museum of Granada is probably the most interesting option for those wishing to discover the legacy of the city’s Sephardic community, whose members were expelled under the edict that the Catholic Monarchs signed in this very city in 1492. In this post, we explain why it is well worth visiting, […]
What Hanukkah is and how it is celebrated in Andalusia
Fortunately, to learn about Hebrew culture in Spain, we no longer have to rely solely on history books or thematic museums. Thanks to the presence of nearly 50,000 Jews in our country, their liturgical and traditional celebrations have been reintroduced into the everyday life of many towns and cities. And those who travel with the […]
4 Illustrious Sephardic Jews Connected with Andalusia
A good way to understand the importance of Sephardic Jews in medieval Spain, and particularly in Al-Andalus, is to discover the relevance of some illustrious figures. In this post, we highlight four who, in one way or another, were connected to what is now Andalusia. If you take a trip with us to this fascinating […]
Sefarad and its 3 Jewish Quarters of Andalusia
The Jewish quarters of Andalusia were many and significant. Three of them are part of the Caminos de Sefarad network, to which we dedicate this article
Exploring Other Jewish Quarters in Andalusia
In this post, we explore four Jewish quarters in Andalusia that are less famous for their preserved remnants but are still of significant tourist interest