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How to get to Medina Azahara from Córdoba

Medina Azahara is 8 km west of Córdoba, on the A-431 road at km 5.5. You can go by car, by tourist bus or on a guided tour.

Medina Azahara · Carretera Palma del Río km 5,5, 14005 Córdoba

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Medina Azahara: Guided Tour

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Where do you go first?

The visit starts at the site museum, at Carretera Palma del Río km 5,5. Cars and buses park at the museum car park, and from there you take the shuttle bus to the ruins.

By car

From Córdoba take the A-431 road to km 5.5. The site is 8 km from the city.

By tourist bus

The municipal tourist bus has run from Paseo de la Victoria, in front of the Roman Mausoleum, twice a day from Tuesday to Sunday, and three times a day on Saturdays depending on the season. We could not confirm the timetable for this winter, so check it before you plan.

On a guided tour

If you do not have a car, a guided tour is the simplest way. You find the options on the tickets page.

From the museum to the ruins

Shuttle buses are the only way up to the ruins. They run continuously during opening hours and bring you back to the museum.

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Medina Azahara: frequently asked questions

How far is Medina Azahara from Córdoba?

It is 8 km west of the city, on the A-431 road at km 5.5.

How do I get from the museum to the ruins?

Only by shuttle bus. The buses run continuously during opening hours and bring you back.

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