Capital of both the Roman province of Baetica and Al-Andalus, Córdoba’s rich cultural heritage is preserved in its architecture, customs and cuisine. It’s worth lingering for a few nights to do the city justice and to experience its more tranquil side once the day-trippers have left.
Córdoba is very easily reached on the AVE high-speed train from Seville, Málaga or Antequera, so it makes a great day trip. You’ll have time to explore the beautiful UNESCO-listed Mosque-Cathedral and Jewish quarter. You might even be able to squeeze in the Alcázar or a couple of Córdoba’s famous flower-filled patios.
Seville and Córdoba have a wealth of historic monuments, including must-see sights like the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, Seville Cathedral and the royal palaces (Alcázares) in both cities. As well as them, this itinerary gives you time to explore traditional Andalucian neighbourhoods, experience the passion of a flamenco performance and sample the local cuisine.
Antequera, with its ancient dolmens and charming old town, sits right in the heart of Andalucía, strategically placed on Spain’s high-speed rail network, which makes it an excellent day trip from Málaga, Córdoba, Granada or Seville.
Together with neighbouring Úbeda, Baeza is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to its wonderfully preserved Renaissance and medieval architecture. Baeza can be visited as a day trip from Granada or Córdoba, although if you’re coming from Córdoba it’s much easier if you have a car.
Together with neighbouring Baeza, Úbeda is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised for its beautifully preserved Renaissance architecture. Úbeda makes a great day trip from Granada and, if you have a car, from Córdoba.
For thousands of years, Andalucía has been a melting pot of cultures: Iberian, Phoenician, Roman, Muslim, Jewish and Christian. This one-week itinerary includes the most emblematic sights of Seville, Córdoba and Granada while also finding time to explore a few hidden corners of each city that most visitors miss.
Many people only come to Granada to visit the Alhambra, but there’s so much more to see and do in the city. It’s a great city for a short break, and this itinerary gives you some ideas for a three-night stay.
