Rejas y Balcones Córdoba 2026

The Rejas y Balcones Contest Córdoba 2026 is the most photogenic and least crowded event of Mayo Cordobés. From 4 to 17 May 2026, alongside the Patios Contest, 30 rejas and balconies in the historic centre are decorated with geraniums, ivy geraniums, carnations and petunias. Everything is viewed from the street, free of charge and with no queues.

Contest dates

2026 Rejas y Balcones full list

• Barqueros, 5
• Carlos Rubio, 14
• Cidros, 4 (2nd 2025)
• Cidros, 7
• Fernán Pérez de Oliva, 2
• Fernán Pérez de Oliva, 7 (3rd 2025)
• Hnos. López Diéguez, 11
• Juan Rufo, 15 (5th 2025)
• Julio Romero Torres, 9
• La Palma, 3
• Maese Luis, 22
• Martín de Roa, 2 (P1, P2 and P3 · three rejas)
• Pastora, 2
• Pedro Verdugo, 7
• Plaza de Colón, 21 (Calle Adarve) (4th 2025)
• Postrera, 3 Casa A
• Postrera, 5
• Puerta de Almodóvar, 7
• Rafael Pérez León, 12
• Rafael Pérez León, 14 (6th 2025)
• San Basilio, 17
• San Basilio, 23
• San Juan de Palomares, 8
• Tafures, 4 (1st 2025)
• Terrones, 8
• Villalones, 4
• Zarco, 3
• Zarco, 13

2025 winners

1. Tafures, 4 (Santa Marina)
2. Cidros, 4
3. Fernán Pérez de Oliva, 7
4. Plaza de Colón, 21 (Calle Adarve)
5. Juan Rufo, 15
6. Rafael Pérez León, 14

Recommended routes

Route 1 · Santa Marina (1 hour)

Tafures 4 (1st 2025) → Zarco 3 and 13 → Terrones 8 → Plaza de Colón 21 (Adarve).

Route 2 · San Basilio and Alcázar Viejo (1 hour)

Martín de Roa 2 (three rejas) → Pastora 2 → San Basilio 17 and 23 → Postrera 3 and 5 → Puerta de Almodóvar 7.

Route 3 · Judería (40 min)

Maese Luis 22 → Julio Romero Torres 9 → Cidros 4 and 7 → Barqueros 5.

Route 4 · San Lorenzo / San Pedro (40 min)

La Palma 3 → Carlos Rubio 14 → Juan Rufo 15 → Pedro Verdugo 7 → Rafael Pérez León 12 and 14 → Fernán Pérez de Oliva 2 and 7.

What Córdoban rejas look like

Córdoban rejas are traditional wrought-iron structures, typically curved outwards, protecting ground-floor windows. Balconies are wrought-iron additions on the upper floors. In the contest, neighbours decorate the reja or balcony with pots of red geraniums, ivy geraniums, carnations, petunias, fuchsias and other seasonal flowers. The jury assesses colour, floral density, care, originality and conservation of the architectural element.

Practical tips

• Best light for photography: early morning (8:00–10:00) or late afternoon (19:00–21:00).
• No queues: the big advantage over patios. You can see all 30 in one relaxed day.
• Respect privacy: these are private homes.
• Combine with the patios route: many rejas are on the same street as contest patios.

Frequently asked questions

When is the contest 2026?

From 4 to 17 May 2026, in parallel with the Patios Contest.

Do I need to pay or book?

No. Rejas and balconies are viewed from the street, free and no booking.

Where are the top 2025 rejas?

The 2025 winning reja was Tafures 4 (Santa Marina). Second, Cidros 4 (Judería).