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Guadalajara

Castille-La Mancha, Spain · Europe

About Guadalajara

Guadalajara sits on the route: 10 minutes from Marchamalo, 36km from Circuito del Jarama.

Guadalajara is a town located in Castille-La Mancha, Spain. With a population of 93,470, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Guadalajara sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Guadalajara to your route.

About Guadalajara

The Iglesia de San Ginés (Spanish: Iglesia de San Ginés) is a church located in Guadalajara, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1931.

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Where is Guadalajara located?

Guadalajara is located in Castille-La Mancha, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 40.6286 latitude, -3.1618 longitude.

What is the population of Guadalajara?

Guadalajara has a population of approximately 93,470 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
93,470
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Castille-La Mancha
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.6286, -3.1618

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Guadalajara

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Circuito del Jarama

A tight, twisting 3.4km circuit north of Madrid designed by John Hugenholtz that hosted nine Spanish Grands Prix. Still active for club racing and track days, largely unchanged since the 1970s.

36 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Museo Reina Sofía

Spain's national museum of 20th-century art, home to Picasso's monumental anti-war painting Guernica.

51 km · about 60 min drive

museum

Museo del Prado

Spain's premier art museum with an unrivaled collection of European art, including masterworks by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco.

51 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Plaza Mayor

Grand 17th-century rectangular plaza in central Madrid surrounded by three-storey residential buildings with 237 balconies.

52 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Royal Palace of Madrid

Largest functioning royal palace in Europe with over 3,400 rooms, the official residence of the Spanish royal family.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Guadalajara.

Marchamalo

🇪🇸 Spain

5 km awayPop. 4,698

Cabanillas del Campo

🇪🇸 Spain

6 km awayPop. 7,194

Chiloeches

🇪🇸 Spain

6 km awayPop. 1,791

Alovera

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 10,734

Tórtola de Henares

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 487

Lupiana

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 221

Centenera

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 98

Quer

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 1,008

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