ancient ruins
Medina Azahara
The excavated ruins of a 10th-century caliphal palace-city outside Córdoba, a sprawling UNESCO archaeological wonder.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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Almodóvar del Río
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
About Almodóvar del Río
Almodóvar del Río is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Posadas, 16km from Medina Azahara.
Almodóvar del Río is in Andalusia, Spain, with about 7,500 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Posadas, about 8 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Almodóvar del Río?
Within an hour or so of Almodóvar del Río: Medina Azahara (16 km), Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba (22 km).
Are there any good drives near Almodóvar del Río?
The nearest famous roads are A-397 Ronda to San Pedro Road, A-397 San Pedro to Ronda and Despeñaperros Gorge.
Where is Almodóvar del Río?
Almodóvar del Río is in Andalusia, Spain, about 8 km from Posadas.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,486
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Andalusia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 37.8107, -5.0204
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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Worth the detour from Almodóvar del Río
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba
A mesmerizing forest of red-and-white arches blending Islamic and Christian architecture over 1,000 years of history.
22 km · about 25 min drive
Driving in Spain
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€4.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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