We are a couple with an 8 year old son travelling to spain from Los angeles towards the end of December 06. We plan to spend maybe 3 days in Madrid and 4 days in Sevilla (side trip to Cordova) and then onto Morocco for about 8 days. Does this itineary seems doable? (anyone done this route??)

Is weather in Madrid and Seville bearably cold during December? Rain /Snow???

Please give your ideas on how to fit in Cordova (what is distance from Sevilla to Cordova - can we take train to Cordova from Sevilla and return at night?)

Any other little towns close to Sevilla that are a must see?

Finally, what would be your favorite paella serving restaurant in either madrid or sevilla?

Thanks for any help.

How much time do you want to devote to Cordoba? I know there have been folks who take the AVE to Cordoba, hop off for a few hours, and then continue on to Seville.

You can check train schedules at www.renfe.com; there is an English version.

I had a pleasant 50F sunny day in Madrid in January. But AYK, the weather changes.

Seville to Cordoba is only 45 minutes by train.

Thank you for your replies. I will check the train schedules on renfe.com.

www.okspain.org - Spanish National Tourist Office. :