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Hiking excursion through the "Los Cerros" natural park in Alcalá de Henares to the ruins of the Alcalá la Vieja castle located in the mountain.
Alcalá la Vieja comes from Al Qalat (Alcalá) which means fortress and La Vieja because of the ruinous state in which it is located and refers to the battered remains of Qalat Abd-Al Salam (fortress of Abd-Al Salam) an Arab fortress dating back to the 10th century, in the times of Al-Andalus and Muslim Spain.
A certain physical resistance is required, although you go along an uncomplicated path, the walk is long, about 1 hour one way and another hour back, depending on the pace of the walk.
During the march there will be some rest. Bring a backpack with water, sports shoes and comfortable clothing.
Given the location where the ruins are located, it is necessary to understand that it is not a typical guided tourist tour but rather a nature excursion bordering the Henares River until reaching Cerro del Malvecino where the remains are located, so the itinerary it's simple.
The guide in this case will limit himself to taking you along the correct paths of the natural park so that you do not get lost, taking care of your well-being, he will show you along the way the García dam, the Colegio loop, the Malvecino cave, a small cave located on the hill with the same name, the ruins of the fortress of Alcalá la Vieja where he will give you a brief explanation of its origins and why it was left in ruins, he will show you the views from the hill where you can see in the distance from the four towers of Madrid to Guadalajara, the exterior of the Gigantones cave and will guide you back to the city to the starting point.
On rainy days, storms, heat waves, cold waves and other atmospheric phenomena, the excursion will be suspended for your safety and that of the guide.
•Since the path to the fortress does not require many historical explanations but rather someone to guide along the paths, show the beauty of the environment, leading the group on the correct path and taking care of the group's well-being.
I will be at the Chinese exit in front of the Puerta del Vado roundabout, with a pendant with the guruwalk logo and a backpack. For those of you who cannot locate the Vado gate, contact me in advance and I will pick you up in Plaza de Cervantes.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
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