Discover Moriles: Holiday Apartments Among Wine, Trails and Culture

Moriles can be discovered through specific trails, wine traditions and inherited customs. The Ruta del Agua is a linear route of approximately 8.5 kilometres in Moriles. It has a low level of difficulty and is recommended for spring and autumn. Another linear route through Moriles is 7.3 kilometres long, takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes on foot, also has a low level of difficulty and can be completed year-round on foot, by bicycle or on horseback. The different route lengths, the seasonal recommendation and the available means of transport each give the trails their own timeframe and thematic character.

Trails and nature

One route passes through the pagos of Moriles, which lie within the Denominación de Origen Montilla-Moriles and are considered particularly rich in landscape. After approximately one kilometre, the route reaches a junction with the Vereda de los Naranjos. From there, you can either visit the Merendero de la Marquesa or continue to the Lagar de Santa Magdalena. A route in Moriles also follows the traces of two Roman roads: the Corduba–Anticaria, which connected Córdoba with Málaga, and the Auringis–Astigi, which connected Jaén and Écija.

The Laguna del Rincón, a nature reserve where white-headed ducks can be observed, lies in the surrounding area of Moriles. The information centre for the Laguna del Rincón is located next to the car park of the Laguna del Rincón.

Wine and local traditions

The Museo del Mosto is located in a converted former lagar in Moriles. It presents traditional grape-processing methods, including harvesting, pressing, fermentation, storage and filtering. Moriles also has an interactive themed museum that offers a sensory experience. One centre includes an area for wine tastings and food pairings.

Visitors can tour the vineyards and a bodega. Other areas open to visitors include old conical vats, cellars with oak barrels, the central orange courtyard and an old foot-operated wine press where the harvest is processed. A permanent exhibition explores wine culture, the Andalusian region, hunting, bullfighting and the world of horses. The Bodegas de San Rafael retain their original condition, with tiled roofs and the equipment required for winemaking. One bodega has been producing many of the great wines that characterise the landscapes of Córdoba for 400 years.

Culinary details are also part of Moriles' character. The museum shop of the Museo del Mosto sells gachas, arrope and other products. Traditional roscas de pan are eaten with chocolate in Moriles. Gachas de mosto is a dessert typical of Moriles, made from grape must and eaten during the grape harvest. A typical dish in Moriles is a flamenquín approximately 50 centimetres long. As part of a tradition in Moriles, typical home-slaughter products and wine with a designation of origin are consumed.

For a broader regional perspective, you can also include Adamuz, Fuente Tójar, Cardeña, Cabra, El Cañuelo, Villanueva De Córdoba, Alcaracejos and Villaharta.

Culture and history

The Iglesia de San Jerónimo is a neoclassical parish church in the centre of Moriles. It houses a work dating from 1674 made of carved, gilded and polychromed wood. In 2000, the Semana Santa de Moriles was awarded the designation “Interés Turístico Nacional de Andalucía”.

In Moriles, traditional roscas de pan are tied with coloured ribbons, placed in wicker baskets and blessed in the church. Characteristic local handicrafts include ceramic, bronze, copper and brass goods, as well as costume jewellery.

For the higher-level travel overview: Cordoba.