Alcala de Henares Guide
You’re in for a treat in Alcala de Henares for, whilst the city isn’t a popular tourist destination, it has much to recommend it. The main draw is the storks which nest on the roof tops. Next is the wonderful ‘old town’ with the influences still evident of the Jewish, Arab and Christian communities. Any trip to Alcala de Henares wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the 15th century cathedral, considered one of the highlights of the city. Don’t forget to take a trip in your Alcala de Henares hire car out to the old Roman city of Complutum. Despite the destruction there, it’s possible to get a great idea of how the old Roman version of the city looked.
Alcala de Henares Directions
Madrid airport is 30 km south west of Alcala de Henares, Hiring a car from the airport means it’s a short and easy drive north east on the A2 taking around 25 minutes.
Alcala de Henares Parking
The short stay car park is close to the airport building whilst it’s a little further to the long stay car park. The shorts stay car park has 300 spaces whilst the long stay adds another 1655.
Alcala de Henares Flight InformationMany routes are served by Madrid’s Barajas Airport as it is a major international hub. Low cost flights are also available from many budget carriers whilst there are several flights from the UK. Madrid is a major hub for flights to South America so you may want to stop for a break if you’re Rio bound!
Hotels Near Alcala de Henares Airport
The best rated hotel in Alcala is the Parador de Alcala de Henares whilst the Don Juan I Hotel Apartments offer good value, clean accommodation.
Alcala de Henares Time Zone
Alcala de Henares is an hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time and in the Central European Time Zone (GMT+1)