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Medina Azahara: Guided Tour
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Medina Azahara is open Tuesday to Saturday 9:00-18:00 and on Sundays and holidays 9:00-15:00 until 20 March. Monday is closed.
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Opening hours for every month are on the Opening hours page.
Checked against the official website on 30 October 2026 · Official source
| Period | Last entry | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| 21 September to 20 March: Tuesday to Saturday, opens at 9:00 | not confirmed | 18:00 |
| 21 September to 20 March: Sundays and holidays, opens at 9:00 | not confirmed | 15:00 |
| 21 March to 20 June: Tuesday to Thursday, opens at 9:00 | not confirmed | 18:00 |
| 21 March to 20 June: Friday and Saturday, opens at 9:00 | not confirmed | 21:00 |
| 21 March to 20 June: Sundays and holidays, opens at 9:00 | not confirmed | 15:00 |
| 21 June to 20 September: Tuesday to Saturday, morning from 9:00 and evening from 19:00 | not confirmed | 14:00 and 24:00 |
| 21 June to 20 September: Sundays and holidays, opens at 9:00 | not confirmed | 15:00 |
Monday is closed, except Mondays that are the eve of a holiday, when it opens from 9:00 to 15:00. In 2026 it is also closed on 24, 25 and 31 December. The calendar for 2027 is not confirmed.
Checked against the official website on 30 October 2026 · Official source: Conjunto Arqueológico Madinat al-Zahra (Junta de Andalucía)
What is open in the last months of 2026?
Medina Azahara opens on Monday 2 November and Monday 7 December, the eves of holidays, from 9:00 to 15:00. It also opens on the holidays of 1 November, 6 December and 8 December, from 9:00 to 15:00.
Evening visits in summer
From 21 June to 20 September there is an evening visit, from 19:00 to midnight. It covers the archaeological area only.
How long does the visit take?
The whole visit takes about 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours. The last entry time is not confirmed, so arrive well before closing.
Medina Azahara: frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours?
From 21 September to 20 March: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00-18:00, and Sundays and holidays 9:00-15:00. Monday is closed, except Mondays that are the eve of a holiday.
Can I visit Medina Azahara on a summer evening?
Yes. From 21 June to 20 September there is an evening visit from 19:00 to midnight, for the archaeological area only.