Connections by train

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Travelling fast and comfortably is easy in Spain. Its high-speed AVE trains now run to 11 cities, connecting the capital, Madrid, with various unique locations in a maximum journey time of 180 minutes. By train, not only can you admire the landscapes of each region you pass, but in a very short time you can also visit some of the country’s most important cities for tourism. Get ready to make the most of your time.

There are a range of different routes available on Spain’s AVE high-speed trains. One of them links the Spanish capital, Madrid, with Sevilla, in the very heart of Andalusia, southern Spain. In under two and a half hrs. you can go from the most famous of cosmopolitan Madrid’s monuments, such as the Royal Palace and Prado Museum, one of the world’s finest art galleries, to enjoy the gastronomy and unique charm of Sevilla’s most beautiful spots, like the Giralda and Torre del Oro towers.

Another Spanish city you can get to by AVE is Córdoba, located in southern Spain. Its historic center has the World Heritage designation and you can see the mixture of Moorish and Christian cultures, so typical of Andalusia, in monuments such as its famous Great Mosque. Also in Andalusia, just 150 kilometres from Córdoba, AVE trains take you as far as Málaga where you will be amazed by the Roman Theatre.

There are nine cities in central and northern Spain with AVE stations. On of these, the closest to Madrid, is Guadalajara, with its fascinating and stunning Infantado Palace and another is Segovia (the station is just over 3 kilometres from the city center), famous for its Roman Aqueduct. In Valladolid, a little more than 200 kilometres from Madrid, you can see its 16th-Century Cathedral. Meanwhile, Calatayud, Zaragoza, (home to Expo Zaragoza 2008), and Huesca (all in the Region of Aragón), have a wealth of heritage and monuments to offer.