Alcalá de Henares

Alcalá de Henares is 30 kilometers outside of Madrid and is the birthplace of Spain’s most famous author, Miguel de Cervantes. You can visit his home, which is now a museum. Other points of interest are the University of Alcalá, the ancient theater Corral de Comerdias, and the main street, Calle Mayor. Alcalá also has an excellent tapas culture since you get a free bite with every drink you order at a tapas bar.