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.
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 … Open
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 … Open
Don’t forget to visit the main bakehouse in the town – La Artesana – and try its signature product, mouthwatering almond cookies. All types of cookies and pastries are sold by weight, so visitors can buy affordable edible souvenirs for their loved ones here. Besides cookies, the bakehouse offers delicious fruit cakes, various patty cakes, traditional bread types, and many other baked products.
The entire territory of the town is a unique architectural complex thanks to the numerous old buildings that are partially carved in the rock. Castillo de Alcalá del Júcar remains the main … Open
There are several interesting shops on the outskirts of Alcala del Jucar. If you are a fan of Spanish wine, you will be pleased with your visit to Cooperativa del Campo San Isidro. This shop offers wine from different regions of the country. The shop owner is a true wine expert. He is always ready to help to choose the best wine for any taste and occasion. The choice of drinks is wide – there are both affordable and exclusive varieties of wine available for sale. Having chosen wine, do not miss an opportunity to visit Carnicería Juan Antonio & María José that is located nearby. It specializes in meat delicacies and sells only products produced at the nearby farms.
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 … Open
Take into consideration the work hours of local shops. As a rule, most shops close early and usually stay open until 6 pm or 7 pm. There might also be a lunch break during which shops close in the daytime. That is why it is better to go shopping in the morning or after 4 pm. To make local sellers pleased, it is always a good idea to learn several phrases in Spanish. Not everyone in Alcala del Jucar speaks English or other foreign languages.