Alcala De Henares Map, Spain

Alcala De Henares History

Alcala’s history goes back thousands of years, to the Neolithic period, when the first settlers came to the region. The town rapidly became a centre for trade between the Iberian and the Celtic tribes that inhabited Western Europe around 3000 BC. When the Romans expanded their empire, the city was conquered and renamed Complutum, and became one of the most important cities of the Iberian Peninsula. Ruins from that... read more

Alcala De Henares Travel Guide

If you’re looking for cheap accommodation, you’d have better luck staying in Madrid. Although there’s a large student population in the area, there are very few youth hostels. Backpackers who don’t plan on spending much time in their hotel room will appreciate Hostal de Torero, an unpretentious but very affordable hostel. If you’re looking for something more comfortable, there are several pricier hotels in... read more

Alcala De Henares Sightseeing

While the only well known museum in Alcala is the Cervantes House Museums, there are many exhibitions hall, especially in former chapel buildings. There is an impressive number of convents and churches built in medieval times, with stunning interiors and sometimes even mini-displays of art. The Cathedral of Santos Justo and Pastor doesn’t look much like a church at a first sight. Its austere exterior is reminiscent... read more