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Alcalá de Henares / Where Cervantes once roamed

MeowScore 😸88/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

May

The Spring Festival offers beautiful floral displays and warm weather for a purrfect trip.

🎁
january

Visit for the Spanish Magi Parade, treats and gifts for all good cats!

🎭
february

Enjoy the Alcala de Henares Carnival festivities with colorful cat masks and costumes.

🎭
march

Witness the International Festival of Classic Theatre, purrfect for culture-loving cats.

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april

Celebrate Easter with traditional processions and sweet treats in the streets.

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may

Explore the beautiful floral displays at the Spring Festival, a sight for sore cat eyes.

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june

Join in the San Juan festival, featuring bonfires and beachside parties late into the night.

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july

Enjoy the cool evening breeze while listening to live music at the Jazz Festival.

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august

Experience the fairytale-like atmosphere of the Medieval Market and feast on tasty snacks.

🎉
september

Pay homage to the city's patron saint at the La Paloma Festival with a colorful parade.

🎃
october

Get into the Halloween spirit with spooky decorations and events throughout the city.

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november

Learn about history and art at the Golden Age Week Festival, showcasing the city's heritage.

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december

Experience the Christmas markets and lights throughout the city, a magical time for all feline visitors!

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Alcala de Henares offers a decent shopping experience with a variety of options for tourists. Prices are moderately priced and not overly expensive.

Try the local delicacies at the Mercado de San Miguel and explore the markets for good bargains.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

for a quick visit

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

for a quick visit

Alcala de Henares is a small city, easy to explore in a short amount of time.

Tipping

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No tipping culture

Tipping

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No tipping culture

Cash is preferred, credit cards accepted. Splitting the bill is common among friends. Service always included in price.

internet situation

good Speed

decent, but varies by provider

great Availability

widely available in most areas

great Cellular

good coverage but can be spotty in some rural areas

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

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biking possible

Mixed infrastructure

walkable

Pedestrian-friendly historic city

LGBTQ friendly

Madrid suburbs

Cat-shaped streets with colorful buildings make walking on four paws a breeze. Meowvelous tapas for cats with great taste!

Cats can't resist posing next to statues of famous cats (and humans too). A purrfect blend of history and fun!

Things to do

The mainstream

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San Juan de Dios Church
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Alcala de Henares Cathedral
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Plaza de Cervantes
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University of Alcalá
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Cervantes Birthplace Museum

The mainstream

1
San Juan de Dios Church

This small church is a hidden gem in Alcala de Henares. Visitors can admire the beautiful artwork and architecture, and enjoy a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of the town. 😌🎨⛪

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Alcala de Henares Cathedral

This stunning cathedral is a must-see for any visitors to Alcala de Henares. With impressive architecture and beautiful stained glass windows, it's sure to impress even the most finicky felines. 🐱👑⛪

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Plaza de Cervantes

This lively square is a great place to soak up the atmosphere of Alcala de Henares. Surrounded by cafes and restaurants, it's the perfect spot to people-cat watch. 😸🍽️🌆

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University of Alcalá

This prestigious university has beautiful buildings and gardens, and has the added bonus of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Perfect for scholarly cats. 🧑‍🎓📚🌸

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Cervantes Birthplace Museum

Cat-lovers will enjoy discovering the birthplace of Cervantes, the famous author of Don Quixote. Explore the house and learn about his life and work.

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Off the beaten path

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Convento de las Clarisas de San Diego
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Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes
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La Huerta del Obispo Garden
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Corral de Comedias Museum-Theater
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Cervantes Square

Off the beaten path

🕊️🙏
Convento de las Clarisas de San Diego

A hidden convent with an impressive church and peaceful cloister. A perfect hideaway for contemplation and meditation 🕊️.

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🖋️🐾
Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes

The birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes converted into a museum. A paw-some place to learn about his life and work 🐾📖

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🌺🐾
La Huerta del Obispo Garden

A tranquil garden with fountains, flowers, and pergolas. A cat's paradise to relax and bask in the sun ☀️.

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🎭🏛️
Corral de Comedias Museum-Theater

An old theater that still preserves its original stage, curtains, and decor. A cat-tastic place to learn about Spanish theater history 🎬

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Cervantes Square

The iconic square where the great Spanish writer was born and raised. It's a great spot to relax with a book 📖 or enjoy the street performers 🎭.

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biking possible

Mixed infrastructure

walkable

Pedestrian-friendly historic city

LGBTQ friendly

Madrid suburbs

Mindful meoweler tips

Discover the birthplace of Cervantes

Visit the house of the most important Spanish writer and experience the atmosphere of the 16th century

Stroll through the charming center of Alcala

Get lost in the narrow streets and admire the beautiful architecture of the city

Taste the local cuisine

Try the traditional dish of roast lamb in one of the many restaurant options around the city

Witness the magic of the Corral de Comedias

Attend a performance of the oldest theatre in Europe that is still standing and in use

Experience the buzz of the famous Cervantes Week

Join in on the festivities of the week-long celebration of the most important Spanish writer

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