Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos Alcázar Nuevo
Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos is an alcázar and archaeological site in Córdoba that includes a hammam and defensive wall. It is part of the historic centre of Córdoba and the Sitio Arqueológico de Córdoba.
Planning a visit
The site is 7 km from Córdoba Airport and 110 km from Seville Airport. It is located 297 km from Madrid. Visitors can combine a trip here with the historic centre of Córdoba, which is 0.3 km away, or Madinat al-Zahra, located 7.7 km away.
July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 35 °C to 36 °C and very little rain. December is the wettest month with about 123 mm of rain. Admission is €5.00, and students pay €2.25. Opening hours are 08:30-20:45 Tuesday to Friday, 08:30-16:30 on Saturdays, and 08:30-14:30 on Sundays. Wheelchair access is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C. The wettest is December, with about 123 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 32 | 36 | 35 | 31 | 25 | 18 | 15 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 76 | 67 | 54 | 68 | 44 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 32 | 83 | 105 | 123 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
