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Córdoba’s Mezquita: The strangest building in the world?

A mosque converted into a cathedral, the Mezquita in Córdoba, Spain, is a mesmerising field of archways. Entering Córdoba’s Mezquita The grand patio of Córdoba’s Mezquita is a vision of all that is lovely about Andalucia. The centuries-old walls surround orange trees bearing fruit, and…

Andalucia, cathedrals, Cordoba, mosques, Spain

Madrid to Córdoba by train: Can you visit the Mezquita on a day trip?

Madrid to Córdoba train tickets cost from €16.50 – but day tours to Córdoba by train, including a visit to the Mezquita, may be a better option. High speed trains to Córdoba, Spain High speed rail has opened up amazing possibilities in Spain – especially…

Andalucia, Cordoba, Madrid, Spain, trains, transport

View of Toledo from the surrounding hills.

Madrid to Toledo train: Ticket prices, timetables and day trips

Tickets on the Madrid to Toledo train cost €13.90, with the high speed journey taking just 36 minutes. This makes the historic capital of Spain a perfect day trip from Madrid. Madrid to Toledo train times The Madrid to Toledo train makes Spain’s former capital…

Madrid, public transport, Spain, Toledo, trains, transport

How to see the Nasrid Palaces at Granada’s Alhambra when tickets are sold out

Tickets to the Alhambra in Granada that include the Nasrid Palaces can sell out days in advance. However, there is a workaround that will get you into the palaces. The Alhambra of Granada is one of the greatest attractions in Spain. The palace and fortress…

Granada, Spain