Travel to Cordoba

Travel to Cordoba

Situated northeast of Seville, Cordoba is the capital of one of Andalucas eight provinces. During the period of Roman occupation the city was home to more cultural sites than Rome itself and Hispania Baeticas capital. In 711 AD the Muslims conquered Hispania Baetica and it was renamed Andaluca. Nowadays Cordoba is busy all year round attracting many Spanish and international tourists.

Transportation to Cordoba

The small Cordoba Airport is situated about four miles outside of the city and provides limited facilities. It does not serve any frequent scheduled flights. When a direct flight to Cordoba isnt available, theres always the option to fly into a nearby city such as Seville or Malaga and continue your journey by public transport or car to Cordoba. The city is well serviced by railway and connected with other Spanish cities by the AVE high-speed train network. The main railway station is positioned in the northwest of the city centre. The principal bus station is positioned near the RENFE railway station. Travelling by bus across Andaluca and the whole of Spain is another cheap and popular option. Metered taxis are easy to find in Cordoba as taxi stands are positioned across the city.

In general, the principal roads throughoutthe whole ofAndaluca, including Cordoba, are excellent. However, unfortunately there are many out of date road maps which do not reflect this. Make sure you buy the most up to date map available. If you are approaching from Seville by car, the trip will take approximately one hour via the N-IV highway. Arriving from Madrid, you must follow the same highway a little bit longer than four hours. If you are driving into Spain from Portugal, the N-432 leads directly to Cordoba. If you are coming from Malaga, the journey will take over two hours along the N-331 highway.

What to see

Cordoba offers visitors the opportunity to see a city influenced by many different religions and cultures. The Jewish Quarter consists of a maze of little alleyways, giving it a typical Andalucan atmosphere. The synagogue can be found in the heart of the neighbourhood andit is one of only three to be found in the country. Christ of the Lanterns (El Cristo de los Dolores) is a monument built by Friar Diego Jos de Cdiz and itis positioned in the heart of the city in a beautiful square. The monument consists of a stone cross personating Christs crucifixion.

Cordoba boasts many interesting museums. The Archaeological Museum can be found within a wonderful Renaissance palace and displays collections from Muslim, Roman, Renaissance and Visigoth periods. Information, costumes and pictures from famous bullfighters throughout history can be seen in the Bullfighting Museum. In the 15th century Episcopal Palace the Diocesan Museum of Fine Arts can be found.

Day trips

Cordoba and its surroundings area is wonderful to drive around, with spectacular scenery and impressive sights. The region boasts many caves, and a number of them are not well known. Some are accessible to the public, and for visitors who arent claustrophobic, it is a good opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the caves.

Activities and leisure

Paragliding and motorised paragliding have become extremely popular in Cordoba. The weather conditions are perfect to practice this spectacular sport and there is some breathtaking scenery to view from the air. Rock climbing and mountaineering are other very popular adventurous activities. Subtica Cordobs in Cordoba is a favourite among many climbers. For the less adventurous, there are plenty of pleasant walking paths across the city and into the Andalucan countryside and beyond.

Safety issues

In general, Cordoba is a safe city to visit. However,bag snatching and pickpocketing are fairly common. Always try to remain alert to possible dangers. Participating in adventurous activities can place you at a greater risk of having an accident. We strongly advise you take out travel insurance for youand your family.