Xelexi.com – Córdoba is a charming Andalusian city, with many interesting monuments to visit. It is located north of the old city, roughly the area around Plaza de las Tendillas and Avenida de America.
Córdoba is a cultural destination in Europe that is very interesting and has been declared a World Heritage Site. The historic part of Córdoba is a beautiful network of small streets, alleys, squares and whitewashed courtyards arranged around the Mezquita, which reflects the city’s prominent place in the Islamic world during medieval times.
Córdoba presents a wide variety of art, culture and entertainment, as well as many cultural events held annually, such as the Flamenco Festival, music concerts, ballet, and more. All points of interest to visit during Córdoba can be reached on foot (except Medina Azahara) by relying on tourist maps that can be obtained from tourist information centers.
One of the many areas to visit is the Old city buildings around the Mezquita, where there are many amazing and unique old neighbourhoods everywhere. The Old City is a tangle of medieval-style streets roughly bounded by the Guadalquivir River on the south, the area surrounding Plaza de las Tendillas on the north and the tree-lined Paseo de la Victoria on the west.
Tours to Córdoba
You can visit Córdoba on small group tours or private tours and is often combined with tours to Granada, Seville, Toledo, and other points of interest in Spain.
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Hotels and Resorts in Córdoba
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How to Get to Córdoba
Cordoba Airport is located six kilometers outside the city, but the airport is currently only available for private flights. The nearest airports are Seville, Jerez, Malaga and Granada, all less than three hours away.
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Cordoba Bus Station offers many daily coach services to major cities such as Madrid, Seville, Malaga and Granada, as well as to the smaller towns and villages in the province.
A fast and very convenient way to get to Cordoba is on the AVE high-speed train. This connects the city with Madrid in 1 hour and 40 minutes, with Malaga in 50 minutes, with Barcelona in 4 hours and 40 minutes, with Valencia in 3 hours, and with Seville in about 40 minutes. There are also daily connections via fast train to Huelva and Cadiz.
Renfe Spain Pass
This pass ticket allows non-residents to get around Spain by train. This system is very practical, as it can be used on all AVE long-distance and mid-distance high-speed trains. The Renfe Spain Pass is valid for one month from the first trip and comes in two formats (Business / Club and Tourists). These can be purchased up to six months in advance, and are available for 4, 6, 8 or 10 trips.
