El Zoco Municipal Souk, Cordoba

A souk is defined as an Arab marketplace or open-air bazaar. Down a narrow street in Cordoba's Jewish Quarter, you'll find the El Zoco Municipal Souk, a lovely marketplace offering local artisan crafts for sale. It is located at a historic manor house boasting eye-catching Spanish-style architecture.

Step off the street into a beautiful courtyard situated at El Zoco's center. Small stones pave the courtyard's gorgeous outdoor patio. Surrounding it are two levels of arcaded walkways and a stairway up to the second floor. A delightful display of plants and flowers in blue pots adds color to the building's whitewashed walls and wrought-iron balcony railings.

This craft market features a collection of small workshops where artisans sell their wares. The shops are situated on both levels inside the building that surrounds the courtyard. Leather goods, artwork, hand-painted tiles, ceramics, and jewelry are just some of the unique handicrafts available to buy.

The El Zoco marketplace is a great place to stop, relax, and do some shopping during your tour around Cordoba. On occasion, you can even hear live music performances in the outdoor courtyard.