Pluriel

University platform for research on Islam

Initiated by
the Federation
of European
Catholic
Universities

Supported by
the International
Federation
of Catholic
Universities

Practical Information

ℹ️ Transport – Service resuming

Updated Tuesday 10 February.
In order to ensure your comfort and safety in a particular national and regional context, we wish to share with you the updated logistics information. We are monitoring the situation hour by hour to ensure the smooth running of our academic and human exchanges.

GOOD NEWS: Strike cancelled
The Renfe strike, planned for February 9, 10 and 11, has been cancelled by the main unions and the strike committee. Rail service is being progressively restored throughout the day. We nevertheless invite you to check your trains on the official websites until traffic is fully normalized.

Check your train status on the official websites before going to the station: Renfe · Iryo · Ouigo

Alternative bus routes (in case of residual disruptions):

  • Madrid > Córdoba: Socibus
    ℹ️ The Madrid-Córdoba line is progressively resuming. Check your train availability on Renfe. If needed, the bus remains a reliable alternative.
    Duration: 4h46 (Note: only 4 buses/day)
  • Malaga > Córdoba: Alsa
    Duration: 2h30 (Note: only 4 buses/day)
  • Seville > Córdoba: Alsa
    Duration: 2h20 (Note: only 5 buses/day)
  • 🚌 Córdoba > Madrid Airport (Sunday 15 February):
    Departure at 6:00 AM. Bus stop: Paseo de la Victoria, 33 – Córdoba. Cost: €70.

⚠️ Flood Alert: The Guadalquivir river is currently flooding. Although the historic centre is safe, the lower walkways along the riverbanks and some accesses to the Roman Bridge may be restricted. Please strictly respect the safety signs and do not cross police cordons.


Hotels

Reservations under the name AFPICL/PLURIEL: Hotel names and addresses were sent to you by email on February 2, 2026.


Congress venues

The Congress will be held in three different locations:

  • Tuesday 10, Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 February:
    Bishopric of the Mosque-Cathedral (Obispado de Córdoba)
    Address: Calle Torrijos número 12. (Located 5-10 min walk from hotels).
    Please keep your badge throughout the Congress, as it will give you free access to the Mosque-Cathedral on February 11 and 12. Simply show it at the building reception.
  • Thursday 12 February (cultural evening):
    Auditorio. Centro de Recepción de Visitantes.
    Address: Pl. del Triunfo, s/n, Centro, 14003 Córdoba.
  • Friday 13 February:
    Loyola Andalucía University
    Address: C. Escritor Castilla Aguayo, 4.
    Access: 20-25 min walk (via Av. del Alcazar) or Bus ride (Line 2).

Restaurants and tourism in Córdoba

For your free dinners:

Córdoba Tourism Office:


Visit to the Alhambra / Granada

(For registered participants only - Saturday 14 February)

🔴
Passport / ID card required
You must bring the passport or ID card whose number you provided to Pluriel. This number is printed on your entry ticket: only this exact document will grant you access to the Alhambra.

Meeting time
8h15
📍
Departure point
Avenida Fray Albino, 1
  • Return: Departure from Granada at 5:15pm for arrival around 8:00pm in Córdoba.
  • Note: Free time in the afternoon after the visit until return.
  • Groups: You will be divided into three groups and given the name of your group leader. For organizational reasons, please respect this assignment.
  • 🗺️ Alhambra map

Guides and inspiration for your free time in Granada:


Contacts

By email: pluriel@univ-catholyon.fr
By phone (emergency only): +33 663 740 136 (Lorraine Guitton)

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