One day in Cordoba Spain
It is difficult to determine how to best use 24 hours in Cordoba Spain, there are so many fun things to see, do, and eat. Cordoba is referred to as the Pearl of Moorish Spain. The city is known for its yearly Battle of the Flowers courtyard contest. You will find a whitewashed Jewish quarter of twisting alleys, flower-adorned patios, dancing horses, an Alcazar, and a candy cane mosque. This day trip itinerary is jam-packed with must-see sites and top attractions, including, the Great Mosque, Alcazar garden, flower patios, dancing horses, whitewashed alleyways of the Jewish Quarter, and more. Cordoba is a great day trip and an easy train ride from Seville. Here is how to see the best of Cordoba Spain in one day. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Day Trip to Cordoba From Seville Spain
Purchase train tickets online from Renfe. Depart Seville at 0700 and return from Cordoba at 1930. Arrive in Cordoba at 0745 and grab a taxi to the Calahorra Tower. Photograph the tower, river, and bridge gate with Cordoba in the background. Head to the Mezquita. Cross the bridge, walk around the Mosque to the Palm Door, and get in line. Admission is free from 0830-0900 and the line moves fast. Plan to spend an hour exploring the candy cane-striped Mosque.
Go straight to the Alcazar and get in line. The line only gets longer as the day progresses. The gardens are the highlight, plan to spend an hour wandering. Continue down the street to the Royal Stable and stop by to watch the prancing horses practice. The ticket is good for the entire day if you would like to return in the late afternoon.
You are likely hungry, eat a snack. Do not stop for lunch yet, many attractions close for siesta and that is the perfect time for lunch. Purchase a Patios of Cordoba ticket and follow the map photographing the beautiful gardens; you have until 2 pm.
Head to the Jewish Quarter for lunch and wander the alleys shopping for souvenirs. Peek in open courtyards and don’t miss the Little Street of Flowers. Walk along the Jardines de la Victoria on your way back for the 0545 train to Seville. Stop at Mercado Victoria for a snack on the train.
Pro Tip: Many businesses only accept cash, including the taxi.
Looking for more options? Continue reading for additional things to do in Cordoba to supplement this itinerary.
Additional Things to Do in Cordoba Spain
Have more time? Supplement this day trip itinerary with these additional things to do in Cordoba.
- Take a walk along the Guadalquivir River and photograph the Roman Bridge at sunset
- Climb the Mezquita belltower for views of the Jewish Quarter
- Stop in Sanchez Pena Market at Plaza de la Corredera
- Photograph the Palacio de la Merced
- Visit the Museo Taurino (bullfighting museum)
- Eat flamenquin (roulade of pork loin and jamón that is breaded and fried)
- Stop for coffee and el pastel cordobas (puff pastry)
- Enjoy tapas and sangria at Plaza de las Tendillas
- Experience Andalusian life at Casa de las Cabezas or Casa Andalusi
- Take the rooftops and tapas tour
- Have a rooftop cocktail with a view at Balcon De Cordoba Hotel
- Watch a Flamenco show
- Experience an Arabic bath at Hammam Al Andalus
- Eat salmorejo (cold tomato soup)
- Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens
- Photograph the monument of Manolete in Plaza del Conde Priego
- Visit a Hookah Bar
Check the Cordoba Spain Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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