Alcalá la Vieja is the name given to the Arab fortress al-Qal'at abd al-Salam after the recovery of the territory by the Archbishop of Toledo in 1118. The term "the fortress" in Arabic (al-Qal'at ) is what today gives its name to the modern city (built around the Burgo de Santiuste, on the right bank of the river).

It is part of the set of sites that can be visited in the Community of Madrid, although it is currently fenced off and you have to settle for seeing it from the fence.

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Andrés Escribano Abad

April 20, 2024

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Ancient Muslim city of the Middle March. Neighbor of Madina Al Faray, which was the most important in the Middle Brand.

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Jorge Jaime

November 13, 2024

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There is a section of the route that is quite out of the way, starting from the passage through the ruins of Alcalá Vieja.

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1. Alcalá La Vieja y cima del Ecce-Homo – circular por el Parque Natural Los Cerros

12.7km

03:41

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Arab Castle Trail

10.6km

02:55

180m

This moderate 6.6-mile (10.6 km) circular hike from Los Cerros car park explores diverse landscapes and the historic Alcalá la Vieja Fortres

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3. Henares River – Ruins of Alcalá la Vieja Fortress loop from Polígono Estela II

10.5km

03:03

240m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 620 m

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Location: Alcalá De Henares, Campiña, Madrid, Spain

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Ruins of Alcalá la Vieja Fortress

1. Alcalá La Vieja y cima del Ecce-Homo – circular por el Parque Natural Los Cerros

2. Arab Castle Trail

3. Henares River – Ruins of Alcalá la Vieja Fortress loop from Polígono Estela II

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