Attractions and Places To See around Guadalcázar - Top 20

Circular route from Turruñuelos Park, Córdoba, passing through: - Torrehoria Viewpoint (19.5 km) - Torre del Beato (23.1 km) - Torre de las Siete Esquinas (24.5 km) - Bridge over the canal (29.5 km) The route begins along the Guadalmellato Canal, ascends through La Canchuela, Llanos de los Mesoneros, passes the El Cruce gas station, enters the "Fangor" forest, Torrehoria, Camino del Nuo Bajo, Torre del Beato, Torre de las Siete Esquinas, and from there descends to reach the start of the Trassierra Trail. Except for the descent from Siete Esquinas, the route, exceptionally beautiful given the recent rainfall in the mountains with runoff everywhere, follows paths without technical difficulty, making it even more appealing. It's a challenging distance but offers stunning views of the surrounding area and the city and its environs from the highest points.

"Madinat al-Zahra, the Shining City" The museum/visitor center and the archaeological site are free for EU citizens. A shuttle bus runs approximately every 20 minutes from the visitor parking lot to the archaeological site. A one-way ticket for adults costs €3. There is a café serving refreshments in the visitor center. More information is available here: https://www.museosdeandalucia.es/web/conjuntoarqueologicomadinatalzahra/servicios-e-instalaciones

Medina Azzahra, a palace city located a few kilometers from Córdoba, began construction under the Caliphate of Abd al-Rahman III. Construction continued under Al-Haqin II. A third of the revenues of Muslim Spain were needed to build this fortress and official residence. Twelve thousand workers worked tirelessly, with workers from Byzantium and Baghdad arriving. The descriptions of Arab chroniclers portray Medina Azzahra as truly dazzling, a fact that has been further confirmed by excavations. The city was surrounded by a robust wall, with several spacious courtyards inside. Numerous rooms have come to light, but much remains to be excavated.

The Medina Azahara Visitor Centre in Córdoba is an ideal opportunity to explore the remains of the once magnificent 10th century palace city. It offers comprehensive information and insight into the history and significance of this important archaeological site. In 2018, the Medina Azahara archaeological complex was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Entry is free for citizens of the European Union. Visitors from non-EU countries pay a small entrance fee.

A beautiful stretch of this route that runs along part of the old Córdoba-Marchena railway line. The construction of this line was completed by the Andalusian Railway Company in October 1885. Due to the high operating deficit, the RENFE dismantled this line in 1971. Since 1993, the "Foundation of Spanish Railways", in collaboration with other organizations, has been converting these old railway lines into cycle tourist routes. The Vía Verde de la Campiña is a scenic cycle route that runs from Córdoba through the rural region of the Campiña to the town of Marchena. The route of the Via Verde also passes through landscapes on the banks of the Guadalquivir, mainly characterized by cereal cultivation. An easy and pleasant cycle route that offers the perfect way to explore part of the provinces of Córdoba and Seville on two wheels.

The Via Verde Natural de la Campiña is a beautiful cycling and walking route in Andalusia. This route follows an old railway line of approximately 28 kilometres, which originally connected Córdoba with Marchena. The route passes through the beautiful landscapes of the Campiña, with vast fields, olive groves and blooming flower fields, especially in spring.

This path is forbidden to any unauthorized person, I am in front and very bothered after only 5km of cycling....

There are a few parking spaces at the top in front of the castle gate, although the road up is winding and sometimes quite narrow. If you can't get a parking space at the top, you can park below the castle and climb the castle on foot. However, you should plan a few extra minutes for this.