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More to see in Alcala del Jucar

How can tourists have fun in a small town built on a steep hillside that overlooks a scenic gorge of the Jucar River? Surprisingly, Alcala del Jucar can offer more interesting activities than expected. Tourists shouldn’t limit themselves to walking in the underground tunnels and exploring local historic attractions. The region is famous not only for its historic landmarks but also for its natural beauty. There are many gorgeous sites worth visiting in the outskirts of the town. Rent a car and take a ride on the serpentine roads. Get to the top to admire a beautiful panorama of the gorge and the nearby villages. You will have an opportunity to reach other settlements of the region that also have unique architecture and interesting culture. Mirador de Alcalá del Júcar is one of the most famous viewpoints in the region. Visit this site to see all parts of the town in detail, the castle, and the church. There is one of a few public parks not far from the old Roman Bridge. Alcala del Jucar cannot offer rich vegetation and multiple trees, so this park is one of a few places in the town where it is pleasant to relax even on hot days. A beautiful pond and old trees add a charming atmosphere to this place. By the way, visitors can feed the ducks that live in the pond. A beach opens near the pond in summer, and everyone is welcome to swim in it. Local people never miss an opportunity to do this. You can join them anytime, so don’t forget to put a swimming suit into … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Alcala del Jucar

Attractions and active leisure

Do you prefer venues with a calm and intimate atmosphere? In this case, Torres Bar is the right place to visit. This bar offers a rich choice of popular cocktails and wine. Torres is also famous for its seafood dishes – this is an excellent destination for a late dinner. Dishes with mussels and octopuses are particularly delicious at Torres. If you don’t like wine, the bar can offer the most delicious beer … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Alcala del Jucar can hardly please fashionistas and shopaholics. There are no trendy boutiques and large shopping malls here. Small specialty shops are the only places where tourists can shop in this town. They sell not only interesting souvenirs but also the best regionally sourced delicatessen. Many tourists choose to buy premium jamon and different kinds of sausages produced at local farms. You will have an … Open

Cultural excursion through Alcala del Jucar - things to see

There is one more attraction not far from the church – Casa del Corregidor. This is a gorgeous villa that was restored and turned into a museum dedicated to medieval shields. It is interesting to visit this exhibition because it is quite large. The original museum is one of the most unusual cultural centers in the region. Finally, don’t forget to take a look at an old Roman bridge, El Puente Romano. Despite … Open

Alcala del Jucar sightseeing

When planning a vacation to Spain, consider visiting the small town of Alcala del Jucar. This is an incredibly attractive settlement that has quite an unusual planning and street layout. If you look at the town from a bird’s eye view, the town has a crescent shape. All streets end in the same place at the hill, exactly where the old castle is located. Tourists might wonder how these houses keep standing on the … Open

Top sigths of Spain

The Royal Palace remains the main landmark of Madrid. Nowadays, the palace is used to host most important meetings and official ceremonies. An ancient Moorish castle stood on the site of the modern Royal Palace until 1755. In the middle of the 18th century the castle lost its strategic importance, and as it was built in a very beautiful place it was decided to demolish it and build a luxury palace instead. Currently, this magnificent building has more than 2,000 rooms halls that hold precious collections of old items - chandeliers, clocks, furniture, musical instruments, weapons and artworks. … Open