ancient ruins
Medina Azahara
The excavated ruins of a 10th-century caliphal palace-city outside Córdoba, a sprawling UNESCO archaeological wonder.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Villarrubia
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
About Villarrubia
Villarrubia is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Guadalcázar, 5km from Medina Azahara.
Villarrubia is in Andalusia, Spain, with about 2,900 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Guadalcázar, about 11 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Villarrubia?
Within an hour or so of Villarrubia: Medina Azahara (5 km), Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba (11 km).
Are there any good drives near Villarrubia?
The nearest famous roads are A-397 Ronda to San Pedro Road, A-397 San Pedro to Ronda and Despeñaperros Gorge.
Where is Villarrubia?
Villarrubia is in Andalusia, Spain, about 11 km from Guadalcázar.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,893
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Andalusia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 37.8500, -4.9000
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 Villarrubia
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.
11 km · about 20 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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