Stage Andorra-Albalate del Arzobispo

The stage that leads to Córdoba is a long but heavy journey filled with the anticipation of arriving at one of the world's most monumental cities. The profile is very favorable, almost flat. The route starts from Castro del Río and, after passing through the local town of Espejo, enters a landscape of vast fields of cereal and sunflowers. The road runs on dirt and asphalt paths. As it approaches Córdoba, the landscape begins to change. The entrance to the city is long, but the effort is rewarded upon arriving at the Roman Bridge over the Guadalquivir River, with the imposing silhouette of the Mezquita-Catedral in the background. Arriving in Córdoba is a culminating moment. The city, ancient capital of Al-Ándalus, is a treasure World Heritage Site. It is essential to dedicate at least an afternoon to exploring its wonders. A visit to the Mezquita-Catedral is a unique spiritual and artistic experience worldwide. Losing oneself in the narrow streets of the Judería neighborhood, discovering patios filled with flowers or visiting the Alcázar of the Christian Kings are experiences that enrich the Camino enormously.