University of Alcalá, San Ildefonso College
Alcalá de Henares, Spain
The Renaissance façade and courtyards of the 16th-century university that made Alcalá a UNESCO World Heritage city. Guided tours show the Paraninfo hall; Cervantes’ birthplace museum is a short walk away.
- Nearest town
- Alcalá de Henares, Spain
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 40.4827, -3.3628
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Motorhome stopover · Alcalá de HenaresMotorhome stopover2 km from University of Alcalá, San Ildefonso CollegeMotorhomes
- Camping Daganzo de ArribaMotorhome stopover13 km from University of Alcalá, San Ildefonso CollegeMotorhomes
- Cámping OsunaCampsite20 km from University of Alcalá, San Ildefonso CollegeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Área de AutocaravanasMotorhome stopover21 km from University of Alcalá, San Ildefonso CollegeMotorhomes
- Gratis / Vaciado y llenado de agua, wifiMotorhome stopover21 km from University of Alcalá, San Ildefonso CollegeMotorhomes
- Área de autocaravanas de GuadalajaraMotorhome stopover23 km from University of Alcalá, San Ildefonso CollegeMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is University of Alcalá, San Ildefonso College?
University of Alcalá, San Ildefonso College is in Alcalá de Henares, Spain, at GPS 40.4827, -3.3628. It is about 30 km from Madrid.
Can you camp near University of Alcalá, San Ildefonso College?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Daganzo de Arriba, about 13 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass University of Alcalá, San Ildefonso College?
University of Alcalá, San Ildefonso College is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Madrid to Toledo: Alcalá, Chinchón and Aranjuez.
What is there to see near University of Alcalá, San Ildefonso College?
Places worth a stop nearby: Museo del Prado (29 km), Mercado de San Miguel (30 km), Plaza Mayor de Chinchón (38 km) and Royal Palace of Aranjuez (54 km).
When is the best time to visit University of Alcalá, San Ildefonso College?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)