# Things to see in Guadalajara, Spain (Spain): 17 places and when to go

> Guadalajara, Spain is a town in Spain with around 73,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Temples (5), History (4), With kids (2). The best known are Palacio del Infantado, Guadalajara, Chapel of Luis de Lucena and Church of San Ginés. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/guadalajara/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Spain · 40.6337, -3.1666
- **Population:** About 73,000
- **Places:** 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/espiritual/) (5) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/historia/) (4) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/familia/) (2) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/fauna/) (2) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/gastronomia/) (2) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/naturaleza/) (2)
- **Best time:** March to June and September to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February and July to August.
- **Nearest airport:** MAD Madrid, 38 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Cerro de Hita, at 981 m.

## What to see in Guadalajara, Spain

The places in and around Guadalajara, Spain, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Palacio del Infantado, Guadalajara](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/palacio-del-infantado/): Cultural property in Guadalajara, Spain · 291 m
- [Chapel of Luis de Lucena](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/capilla-de-luis-de-lucena/): Cultural property in Guadalajara, Spain · 284 m
- [Church of San Ginés](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/iglesia-de-san-gines/): Cultural property in Guadalajara, Spain · 463 m
- [Church of San Pedro Apóstol](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/san-pedro-apostol/): Church building in Ribatejada, Spain · 19 km
- [Castle of Pioz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/castillo-de-pioz/): Cultural property in Pioz, Spain · 19 km
- [Hermitage of the Solitude](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/ermita-de-la-soledad/): Cultural property in Fuente el Saz de Jarama · 29 km
- [Yebes Observatory RT40m](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/radiotelescopio-40m/): Radio telescope at Yebes, Spain · 14 km
- [Church of San Esteban](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/san-esteban-protomartir/): Cultural property in Fresno de Torote, Spain · 20 km
- [Convento de la Salceda, Peñalver](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/convento-de-la-salceda-ruinas/): Archaeological site · 22 km
- [Monasterio jerónimo de Santa Ana (ruinas)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/monasterio-jeronimo-de-santa-ana-ruinas/): Tendilla · 21 km
- [Church of San Julián y Santa Basilisa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/san-julian-y-santa-basilisa/): Building in Torrejón del Rey · 14 km
- [Zoo de Guadalajara](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/zoo-municipal-de-guadalajara/): Zoo in Spain · 1.1 km
- [Arriaca](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/arriaca/): Brewery · 15 km
- [Cerro de Hita](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cerro-de-hita/): Summit · 24 km
- [Dinoaventura](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/dinoaventura/): With kids · 1.8 km
- [Vulturis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/vulturis/): Brewery · 10 km
- [ZEPA Estepas Cerealistas de los ríos Jarama y Henares](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/zepa-estepas-cerealistas-de-los-rios-jarama-y-henares/): Protected area · 20 km

## When to go to Guadalajara, Spain

The best time to visit Guadalajara, Spain is **March to June and September to October**; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 24 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 26 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 41 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 05 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 16 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 54 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 38 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 37 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 53 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 41 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 06 |

In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. In April, 16 of the 17 places are at their best.

When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Guadalajara, Spain

The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 38 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.6337%2C-3.1666)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.6337%2C-3.1666)

## Other towns nearby

- [Alcalá de Henares](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/alcala-de-henares/): 32 places · 24 km
- [Brihuega](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/brihuega/): 6 places · 29 km
- [El Berrueco](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/el-berrueco/): 27 places · 41 km
- [Madrid](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/madrid/): 154 places · 51 km
- [San Martín de la Vega](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/san-martin-de-la-vega/): 8 places · 58 km
- [Colmenar de Oreja](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/colmenar-de-oreja/): 14 places · 62 km

And all of Spain, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Guadalajara, Spain?

The best known: [Palacio del Infantado, Guadalajara](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/palacio-del-infantado/), [Chapel of Luis de Lucena](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/capilla-de-luis-de-lucena/), [Church of San Ginés](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/iglesia-de-san-gines/), [Church of San Pedro Apóstol](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/san-pedro-apostol/), [Castle of Pioz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/castillo-de-pioz/). In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Guadalajara, Spain?

March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06.

### How do you get to Guadalajara, Spain?

The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 38 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.6337%2C-3.1666) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Guadalajara, Spain as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).