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Cordoba, Spain

Córdoba, or sometimes Cordova, is a city in Andalusia, Spain, and the capital of the province of Córdoba. With a population of 324,902 as of 2024, it is the 12th-largest city in Spain and the 3rd-largest in Andalusia.

Type CityPopulation 324,902

Why go

  • City in Andalusia, Spain.
  • Served by Córdoba Airport (ODB).

History

Córdoba, or sometimes Cordova, is a city in Andalusia, Spain, and the capital of the province of Córdoba. With a population of 324,902 as of 2024, it is the 12th-largest city in Spain and the 3rd-largest in Andalusia.

Restaurants & places to go

El Mirador del Río
Regional, Restaurant · El Mirador del Río es un establecimiento de comida regional con una amplia terraza y la zona chillout para disfrutar de una copa… · elmiradordelrio.net
Indoor
Al Grano
Restaurant · Restaurante Opening hours: Tu-Su 13:00-16:00, Fr,Sa 20:15-23:30 Features: outdoor seating · 2 Plaza de San Pedro, Córdoba · al-grano-arroces-y-mas.negocio.site
Indoor
El Globo
Restaurant · Variado y buen precio Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-01:00 · 2 Avenida del Brillante · globorestaurante.es
Indoor
Serviloli
Fast Food · Comida para llevat con menús variados Opening hours: Mo,We-Fr 10:00-15:30; Sa,Su 10:00-15:30 · 11 Calle zona verde, local · servi-loli.com
Indoor
Taco Bell
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:30-00:00 Features: takeaway · 26 Avenida del Brillante, Córdoba, 14012 · tacobell.es
Indoor
Domino's
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-23:55 Features: takeaway · 4 Calle Isla del Hierro, Córdoba, 14011 · dominospizza.es
Indoor
McDonald's
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · Calle Escritora María Goyri, Córdoba, 14005 · mcdonalds.es
Indoor
Casa Rubio
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-16:00,20:00-23:00 · 5 Calle Puerta de Almodóvar, Córdoba, 14003 · restaurantecasarubiocordoba.es
Indoor

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Airports

Córdoba Airport (ODB) 8 km to the centre
Córdoba, AN, ES — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Córdoba-Villarrubia Airfield 12 km to the centre
Córdoba, AN, ES
Outdoor
Palma del Río Airfield 43 km to the centre
Palma del Rio, AN, ES
Outdoor
La Centenera 63 km to the centre
Marmolejo, AN, ES
Outdoor
Altarejos-Guadalcanal Private Airfield 90 km to the centre
Sevilla, AN, ES
Outdoor
Aerodromo El Judio 7.9 km to the centre
AN, ES
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Cordoba, Spain
Cordoba, Spain
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Córdoba Airport (ODB); 16 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cordoba, Spain. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Renfe
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

ALSA
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Tour por la judería y los patios de Córdoba
Sightseeing