Alcal� de Henares
Spain · Comunidad de MadridES
Public university in Spain
The University of Alcalá is a public university located in Alcalá de Henares, a city 35 km northeast of Madrid in Spain and also the third-largest city of the region. It was founded in 1977 as a spin-off from the Complutense University of Madrid. The University of Alcalá is especially renowned in the Spanish-speaking world for its annual presentation of the highly prestigious Cervantes Prize. The university currently enrolls 28,336 students, 17,252 of whom are studying for undergraduate degrees, who are taught by a teaching staff of 2,608 professors, lecturers and researchers belonging to 24 departments. The administrative tasks are carried out by the university's Administration and Services, comprising approximately 800 people.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 40.482, -3.360
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Elevation
- 588 m
Overview of Alcal� de Henares
Travellers heading to Comunidad de Madrid, Spain will find Alcal� de Henares, a place. Its strongest draws are culture, family and nature. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar. You are about 588 metres up.
Things to do in Alcal� de Henares
Culture in Alcal� de Henares
(1)For culture, expect Statues. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Alcal� de Henares.
Family in Alcal� de Henares
(1)Our data lists Aquariums as family options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Alcal� de Henares.
Nature in Alcal� de Henares
(1)The nature shortlist for Alcal� de Henares: Gardens. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Alcal� de Henares. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Alcal� de Henares
(1)Sports lovers get Trail Running. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Alcal� de Henares. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Alcal� de Henares
April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Comunidad de Madrid plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Europe/Madrid on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Alcal� de Henares that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alcal� de Henares known for?
- Travellers associate Alcal� de Henares with culture, family and nature. It sits in Comunidad de Madrid, Spain.
- What can you do in Alcal� de Henares?
- Alcal� de Henares is tagged with Statues, Aquariums, Gardens and Trail Running, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Alcal� de Henares?
- April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Alcal� de Henares located?
- Alcal� de Henares belongs to Comunidad de Madrid, Spain, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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