Córdoba
About 1 hr 45 min by train from Madrid
The Mezquita, a mosque-cathedral of striped arches, and flower-filled patios.
Why locals go
Andalusia by fast train.
Visiting Madrid?
At 1 hr 45 min by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Madrid for your flight home.
What to book
- Mezquita-Cathedral
- Alcázar gardens
- Patios tour (May festival)
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Night tour of the Mezquita
- Hammam Al Ándalus Arab baths
With friends
- Tapas in the Judería
- Flamenco show
When to go
March to May and October.