What is the best route between Granada and Cordoba?
The easiest route is to take the A-92 to the A-45 and follow it all the way up to Córdoba—one simple highway move makes the drive a breeze. It certainly isn't difficult to get your hands on a rental car in Granada and you'll probably find that having the freedom to explore along the way is a great perk.
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Bare minimum time in CordobaThey get to the city early in the morning and leave in the middle of the afternoon. However, one night in Cordoba, resulting in one full day (or one and a half days) in the city, would be my suggestion of the bare minimum time that you should spend.
HOW MANY DAYS IN CÓRDOBA? With so many great sights in such a charming city, we recommend spending 2 days in Córdoba. However, this itinerary works for either 1 or 2 days, as the first day covers all the main attractions.
The architecture and gardens of the Real Alcázar Sevilla are just as fascinating as the Alhambra. The Cathedral and adjoining La Giralda are preeminent. Once you have been to Sevilla, you will want to return. Granada is more scenic, has nice restaurants, the Alhambra and free tapas.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you have limited days to spend in Andalucía I would recommend staying at least two nights in Seville, one night in Cordoba and three nights in Granada. Seville has several attractions to see; you can squeeze them all into one day but I would give yourself two days if possible (weekend getaway anyone?!).
Córdoba has a smaller-town feel than Málaga does– overall more cozy, quaint, and picturesque, but also much more touristy. Since it's so small, it gets very crowded, especially in the afternoons and evenings.
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.
Getting around Cordoba, SpainCordoba is 100% walkable with a compact city center. You can get to pretty much anywhere in 25 minutes or less by foot, including the train station and all the top attractions. I recommend walking everywhere because the city is beautiful, clean, and well-preserved.