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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.
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 (5) · History (4) · With kids (2) · Wildlife (2) · Food and drink (2) · Nature (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, GuadalajaraCultural property in Guadalajara, Spain291 m
- Chapel of Luis de LucenaCultural property in Guadalajara, Spain284 m
- Church of San GinésCultural property in Guadalajara, Spain463 m
- Church of San Pedro ApóstolChurch building in Ribatejada, Spain19 km
- Castle of PiozCultural property in Pioz, Spain19 km
- Hermitage of the SolitudeCultural property in Fuente el Saz de Jarama29 km
- Yebes Observatory RT40mRadio telescope at Yebes, Spain14 km
- Church of San EstebanCultural property in Fresno de Torote, Spain20 km
- Convento de la Salceda, PeñalverArchaeological site22 km
- Monasterio jerónimo de Santa Ana (ruinas)Tendilla21 km
- Church of San Julián y Santa BasilisaBuilding in Torrejón del Rey14 km
- Zoo de GuadalajaraZoo in Spain1.1 km
- ArriacaBrewery15 km
- Cerro de HitaSummit24 km
- DinoaventuraWith kids1.8 km
- VulturisBrewery10 km
- ZEPA Estepas Cerealistas de los ríos Jarama y HenaresProtected area20 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.
- JanPossible9:24
- FebPossible10:26
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:16
- JunBest time14:54
- JulPossible14:38
- AugPossible13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:41
- DecPossible9:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Alcalá de Henares32 places24 km
- Brihuega6 places29 km
- El Berrueco27 places41 km
- Madrid154 places51 km
- San Martín de la Vega8 places58 km
- Colmenar de Oreja14 places62 km
And all of Spain, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Guadalajara, Spain?
The best known: Palacio del Infantado, Guadalajara, Chapel of Luis de Lucena, Church of San Ginés, Church of San Pedro Apóstol, Castle of 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 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.
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