Cordoba is 203 KM from Granada and you can aim to cover this distance in 2.5 hours by road.
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Realistically you need more than one day to explore everything Córdoba has to offer truly. However, if you're looking for a quick city break with plenty of sightseeing and activities, one day is enough to sample this beautiful city.
May to June is the best time to visit Granada and explore it on a hop-on hop-off train or bus tour. The temperature is pleasant and ideal for sightseeing. It is the spring season in Granada so you can watch the flowers in full bloom all around. Alternatively, you can also visit during September and October.
If flying in just for a weekend, then choose Sevilla because you will have more flight option. My absolute favorite of the 3 is Cordoba, as it feels less of a big city. And if you want variety in what you can visit around the city, if staying for a week, I would pick Granada.
If you are going to stay in Granada only for one day, the itinerary plan might be slightly more intense than usual. It is advisable to stay in Granada for at least two or three days.
If your day is short due to the traveling time from Madrid, I would go for Cordoba. There is so much to see in Seville that unless your trains are early / late you will miss a lot of it. The old part of Cordoba (Mezquita, alcazabar, Jewish Quarter) is comfortably seen in a day. I agree with stumblebum.
Seeing a city in a day is not an easy task, especially if it's new to you. That's why we always recommend a longer trip. But if you only have 24 hours, you can still have a wonderful experience if you know where to go. And any time in Granada is better than no time at all!
Is Malaga or Cordoba Better for Backpackers and Budget Travelers? Malaga is a must-visit destination for backpackers. Also, Cordoba is not as famous, but is still a good town to visit for backpackers and budget travelers. Malaga is a very popular port city to visit for backpackers.
The distance between two major cities in southern Spain's Andalusian region, Córdoba and Granada, is 81 miles (130 km). The easiest and fastest way to make the trip is by the direct high-speed train, which takes about 1 hour and 35 minutes. Though you should note the fastest trains only run 4 times per day.
Personally I'd spend 3 nights in Granada and 4 nights in Sevilla. I'd visit Cordoba as a daytrip either while traveling between Granada & Sevilla or from Sevilla. This will give you enough time to adequately see Granada and Sevilla. It would basically be 2 full days Granada, 3 full days Sevilla and a day in Cordoba.
Walking the streets, you can't help but visualize people of the past, coming from three very different religious backgrounds, yet all living together and adopting the same culture. If you have extra time in Seville, a day trip to Cordoba is hands down the easiest and most worthwhile.
What is better to visit Malaga or Granada? Even though Malaga is the bigger city and at first glance, it might seem there's more to do, I prefer Granada. The smaller city has such a unique charm and there are so many things to discover.
The Alhambra. The Alhambra is the crown jewel of Granada. Perched high atop a hill in the center of the city, this UNESCO World Heritage site dominates the skyline. The Alhambra is not only Granada and Andalusia's biggest tourist attraction, it's one of the most-visited spots in all of Spain.
The main reason most tourists visit Granada is probably to go see Alhambra. It is after all a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the Muslim World. So many people ask themselves: Is Granada worth visiting without Alhambra? And my answer would be: Yes, definitely!
Córdoba is famous around the world for its Great Mosque. Its historic old town is a World Heritage site, full of little streets to be explored, courtyards full of flowers, inviting squares and lively taverns where you can enjoy a good flamenco performance or try the local cuisine.
In our opinion, Granada is the better choice if you only have a day or two! After all, it's simply not possible to see everything Seville has to offer in such a short amount of time. However, Seville is definitely worth visiting if you have three days or more. This way, you'll be able to see all the city has to offer!