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Getaway and route through Cordoba in a motorhome with a stop in a beautiful Malaga town
Next we are going to show you a motorhome route through Córdoba with a stop in one of the lesser known but most beautiful villages in Malaga.
We left one day in September towards Cordoba in a motorhome, Córdoba capital, and its most essential places. We leave Malaga, a beautiful city where they exist, and for that reason on the way back we will stop down in one of the most beautiful and less known Malaga towns: Igualeja.
What to see in Córdoba.
In Cordoba we can visit countless monuments that are part of our historical heritage.
Córdoba is more than just its Mosque-Cathedral. Roman, Arab, Jewish, and Christian history abounds. There's something for everyone. From the Roman Bridge with the Calahorra Tower in the background and walks along the Guadalquivir River, to the Jewish Quarter with its beautiful synagogue and lively alleyways, the Arab Baths , the Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs, the Cordoban Patios , the Botanical Garden , the Viana Palace , and even a children's city, the Ciudad de los Niños (a large park that even has water attractions in the summer for the symbolic price of €1), among others.
Tips to visit Cordoba by motorhome
- To see the monuments, remember this: most closed on Sundays from 15 pm and all Monday. This premise is useful for most towns in the province of Córdoba.
- In Córdoba, not all culture is paid. So you can visit for free the Synagogue, the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Arab House, the Royal Stables, the Posada del Potro, the Souk and even Medina Azahara, among others. A great plan in this getaway to Córdoba by motorhome.
- In Mosque-Cathedral, There is a double tail (and very long is the time that is usually). One to buy tickets and one to enter. A tip buy them for internet or visit it at 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Which will come out on top park for free from Monday to Saturday! The cost of the basic entrance is € 11 and for children under 10 years free. Before going to Córdoba in your motorhome or camper, visit the website of the Mosque (https://mezquita-catedraldecordoba.es/organiza-la-visita/tipos-de-visita/ ) to see that there are no events and it is closed at the time you go. They usually close a few hours on Sundays and religious holidays for mass.
Park and spend the night in Cordoba in a motorhome or camper van
To park and stay overnight in Cordoba in a motorhome or campervan, there is a supervised, paid motorhome area 2 minutes from the city center. The downside is that it costs €18 for 24 hours without services (services are charged separately, €2).
On the other hand, and not far away, about 10 minutes from the center, you have several free dirt parking lots . The downside is that there are parking attendants, but you only need to give them 1 euro and they'll even keep an eye on your vehicle. If there are other motorhomes and campervans, these parking lots are a very good option; otherwise, the designated area would be better. You can find all the parking lots on the Parking4Night app. We stayed in the dirt parking lot by the zoo for two days, where we had plenty of company from other campers and it was fine.
The morning after this getaway motorhome route through Cordoba, we left early to a monumental World Heritage Site: Medina Azhara. About 15 km from the center of Cordoba by motorhome, we find Medina Azahara, a marvel of the history of our country.
Medina Azahara by motorhome, what to see and tips
- The schedule from October 1 to December 31, from Tuesday to Saturday from 09:00 to 18:00; Sundays, holidays and Monday, holiday eve from 09:00 to 15: 00.
- The deposits are free to access.
Where to park to visit Medina Azahara
In Medina Azhara there is a large parking lot during the day, where we will not be able to spend the night since they close the access, to leave the motorhome and take you by bus for one euro and a half to the Medina Azahara sites by bus.
This parking lot is for the Interpretation Centre of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Medina Azahara. GPS coordinates: N 37°52'54.084” W -4°51'10.7928” 37.881690,-4.852998
To spend the night there is a private area not far or very expensive, on the road, it is not pretty but practical on the way.
And before leaving the area, a recommendation just a few kilometers from here: Visit the Game of Thrones Castle of Almodóvar del Río
On the way down to Malaga, I had to tell it, we went to Igualeja. A very nice town in Malaga, where they were collecting chestnuts, almonds and pine nuts.
It was a wonderful encounter. We went through their fields to pick chestnuts and did some hiking along the way; we had a great time.
What to see in Igualeja
Entering Igualeja from the Sierra de las Nieves turnoff, on the road that connects San Pedro de Alcántara with Ronda, offers the chance to admire one of the most beautiful views of the Genal Valley. Here you'll find the entrance to the village and the source of the river that flows through one of the most beautiful valleys in Andalusia.
A town of steep labyrinthine streets with mansions that cling to the rock walls.
And here's the must-see: The Source of the Genal River , a natural outcrop of the Sierra Blanca aquifer, where water gushes forth.
Located in the upper part of the town, next to a recreational area, the water springs forth in an enchanting spot filled with vegetation, waterfalls, and shimmering light. During the rainy season, when the water level rises considerably, what the locals call "bursting" the spring occurs: a resounding and impressive explosion of water, for the spring is, in fact, what geologists call a siphon.
Another curiosity is that it seems that the name of Igualeja comes from the fact that, once the Moors were expelled, the Christian settlers shared the lands of their previous occupants "equally".
Of course, here in Igualeja you can enjoy the most beautiful nature that the Genal Valley offers, so get lost on its trails and finally listen to the locals' legends of famous bandits from their town: "El Zamarra", "El Zamarrilla" and "Flores Arrocha".
Where to park and spend the night in Igualeja in a motorhome
