Carcabuey – Cordoba

Carcabuey in Cordoba province is located in the region of the Subbetica Cordobesa. Carcabuey is a village filled with legend, with numerous mysteries revolving around the castle in particular.

Local information

Ayuntamiento de Carcabuey
Plaza de Espana, 1, 14810 Carcabuey (Cordoba)
Telephone: 957 55 30 18
https://carcabuey.es/


Residents 1555	Health Clinic	Bars, shops, restaurants	Schools	Municipal pool	Beach 1h 45 min

Golf nearby	Malaga 75km Granada 118km Seville 183km	Bus and train services	Malaga airport 143Km	Granada airport 110Km	Seville airport 120Km

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Main information

If you’re looking for a village filled with legend, then Carcabuey in Cordoba is just the place for you. Just like the village itself, the mysteries of this town revolve around the castle. During the Roman occupation, Carcabuey was one of the three most important municipalities in this region, known as Ipolcobulcula.

The castle of Carcabuey in Cordoba was built in medieval times and houses the hermitage of the Virgin of Maria Santisima del Castillo de Carcabuey. When you visit this hermitage notice the paraphernalia hanging about on the walls, crutches and other items that have been cast off by those who no longer need them. Yes, this virgin is believed to have performed numerous miracles and she is revered by the local community.

As is typical of many mountain villages in Andalucia, traditional arts and crafts centre around products made from wood and esparto grass and other reeds. Look out for carved items and woven mats and baskets if you’d like to acquire something “Made in Carcabuey”.