In the centre of the province of Andalucia, the nearest access from Ireland to Cordoba is by air to Malaga. Cityjet has scheduled services to Malaga from Dublin and most of the main tour operators sell seat-only tickets on chartered flights. In October, Cultural Tours of Spain (trading through Michael Stein Travel 01-4755401) will have a week-long visit to Andalucia which will not only include Cordoba but also the white cities the province is famous for. Details from 01-2858508.