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| Cordoba is some people's favorite Spanish
city, they go to visit the Mezquita, once the largest mosque in the world,
and still incredibly powerful. It is a tremendous inclosed space, sadly
broken by the inclusion of a cathedral in the center, but still a vast
hall of Moorish horseshoe arches atop columns stretching into the distance.
At one end of the structure is a gorgeously carved area denoting the Mihrab,
the point of the building aimed at Mecca and thus in the direction the
faithful pray. Transportation : Trains The AVE high speed train links Cordoba with Sevilla (45min) and Madrid ( 2hrs) The new station opened in 1994 and is located in the northwest of the city. There are trains to most important Andalucian cities and Madrid and Barcelona. European and American rail passes, including EuroRail and Inter Rail are accepted on the RENFE network, subject to the usual conditions. However on certain trains there may be a supplement to pay. Ticket machines for local trains (cercanias) and regional lines are easy to use. A green flashing light guides you through the instructions printed on the front of the machine. Coaches Coach travel is very popular and very cheap in Andalucia and thanks to the recent improvement in road can be fast and enjoyable. However, around the many holidays in the Spanish festive calendar, travelling can be difficult as the stations are crowded with locals and departures may be delayed and roads busier than usual. The main coach station is located near the RENFE train station. It is convenient and well signed with plenty of ticket windows, an information desk and a shopping mall. Cordoba Airport The local airport to the west is only a small airstrip suitable for light aircrafts. Driving Most of the main roads and highways in Andalucia are very good. However, due to the rapid expansion of the road infrastructure in recent years, some of the maps are out of date so be sure to check the publishing date. Always drive with caution, as the accident rate is the second highest after Portugal. The worse time of year is July and August when the roads are packed with holiday makers. You should always carry your driving licence with you to produce to police if necessary. Failure to do so can result in a hefty fine. City Buses Buses in Spain are all single decker. Get on at the front and either pay the driver or punch your ticket in the machine. When alighting press the button to request your stop and, if the bus is crowded, remember to give yourself plenty of time to disembark Taxis There is not usually much difficulty in finding a taxi when you need it. They are always white and have a logo on the door which displays their official number. Learn enough Spanish to explain where you are going as most drivers won't speak English. The meter marks up the basic fare, however a supplement may be added after midnight and during fiestas or public holidays. Restaurant : There are numerous restaurants in the city of Cordoba to choose from. Try a menu del dia (menu of the day) in one of the typical patio restaurants of the city. Bar-Restaurante Federacion de las Penas It's C/ Conde y Luque 8. Moorish style patio dining room which is open to everyone, despite the name. There is a good choice of economical menu del dia here. Taberna Santa Clara Located on the corner of C/ Rey Hercedia. Friendly, good value cuisine with an attractive outdoor patio for dining al fresco. Taberna Salinas, C/Tundidores 3, Near the Plaza Corredera. Excellent food at reasonable prices. Restaurante La-La-La It's C/Cruz del Rastro. Strange name, but this restaurant boasts a great location on the river and is reasonable priced with an extensive menu. Restaurant Cafetin Halal It's C/ Rey Heredia 28. Islamic cultural centre serving excellent, inexpensive meals with lots of veggie options. El Churrasco It's C/ Romero 16. Expensive restaurant with a long standing reputation for its grilled pork and fish dishes. Casa Paco Acedo Situated beneath the ancient Torre de Malmuerta at the north end of town, this house is particularly noted for its rabo de toro (bull tail) Bar Restaurant Milán Avda Dr. Fleming 14, North west of the Alcázar. Peaceful, simple restaurant with ceramic tiles lining the walls and tasty oxtail stew and salmorejo, a thick Cordoban version of gazpacho with hunks of ham and egg are excellent. |
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