What is the Certamen de Alcalá Gastronómica? Alcalá de Henares, with its impressive historical and cultural heritage, also has a lot to offer in terms of flavours and aromas that delight its visitors and locals alike. Alcalá Gastronómica - Fomentur, the association of restaurateurs for the promotion of tourism in the city of Alcalá de Henares, has...
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Are you fascinated to see how people lived in the Middle Ages? Every year, the Cervantes Market in Alcalá de Henares fills up with locals, tourists and even visitors from nearby towns. Come and let yourself be captivated by this much-remembered era that took place between the 5th and 15th centuries between theatres, books, documentaries, cinema and, of course,...
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Gastronomy is a reflection of cultural diversity and human creativity. Throughout history, we have seen how different cultures have developed their own recipes and culinary techniques, adapting to the ingredients and flavours available in each region. One of the most emblematic dishes of Mediterranean cuisine is gazpacho, which is a...
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Breaking with routine and surprising your partner with plans in which you can share quality time together is the key to maintaining the magic. Take advantage of the charm of the city of Alcalá de Henares to enjoy a romantic dinner as a couple; the historic atmosphere and the architecture of its facades add to the...
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It only takes half an hour's drive to stop being a Madrileño and become a traveller, a traveller who looks with the eyes of a tourist even though he has not even left his own community. Located to the northeast, Alcalá de Henares is home to the University, declared a World Heritage Site, the famous birthplace of Cervantes and other buildings and monuments whose...
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If there is one thing a World Heritage city has, it is history. That is why for the second time in a row, Alcalá de Henares will travel back to the time of the Roman Empire to recall the history of the city in a mixture of joy and tradition at its Roman market Complutum Renacida. When does the fair start...
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Something that characterises the arrival of the cold weather and that is so missed during the long summer days are the spoon dishes of winter. Something so much our own that we have found a way to make a legume into a delicious and comforting dish. What are spoon dishes? When we talk about...
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Wine is one of the oldest known beverages and, nowadays, it directly rivals beer, soft drinks or other beverages with different characteristics but whose common denominator is to accompany our lunch or dinner. Knowing how to choose a good wine can sometimes become an odyssey due to the amount of...
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Imagine yourself near the beach, with friends or family, and you are going to enjoy a good meal outdoors, what dish comes to your mind? That's right, a good rice dish. There are dishes that invite you to enjoy the good weather, and there is no summer without enjoying a good rice dish. ....
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Alcalá de Henares, World Heritage City and mecca of good food, is home to different gastronomic proposals to enjoy good dishes to eat outdoors. At Casino Alcalá you can enjoy an outdoor dining experience in a unique and privileged setting: the Plaza de Cervantes, a must for both tourists and locals alike.
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