Alarcón is a town of utmost interest to tourists that has been declared an Artistic Historical Complex. It features what is considered to be the medieval center with the best defensive system of those still in existence in Spain. The village was the site of prehistoric, Roman and Muslim settlements, and was conquered by King Alfonso the 8th. An idea of its past importance can be derived from the fact that it was home to five parish churches, four of which are still standing. A stroll through the streets of Alarcón is invigorating and provides a detailed peek into how a medieval town would have been. The castle, which has been totally restored, is now a Parador Nacional de Turismo (quality hotel in a historic setting).

MONUMENTS AND MUSEUMS:

• Castle (Parador Nacional de Turismo), towers, doors and fortified walls.
• Concejo Palace (Ayuntamiento).
• Castañeda Palace.
• Church of Santa María, Church of La Trinidad, Church of Santo Domingo and Church of San Juan Bautista; the last of these is the home of the Painted Murals of Alarcón, which were declared of international artistic interest by UNESCO, and painted by Jesús Mateo.

NATURAL SPOTS:

• Las Moreras Trail: Alarcón Gorges, El Enchidero and Chinchilla
• PR-CU 71 and GR 64 Hiking trails

USEFUL INFORMATION:

TOURSIT OFFICE IN ALARCÓN
Posadas 6,Telephone: +34 969 33 03 01.
Hours in winter: Tuesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wed- Sat 10a.m.-6 p.m., Sun and bank Holidays 10 am-2 pm Closed on Mondays.
Hours in Summer Tuesday 10 am- 2 pm, Wed-Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am- 2 pm.  Closed on Mondays
For information about guided tours, visit this web page: http://www.descubrealarcon.es

Download the map of Alarcón here

IGLESIADE SAN JUNA BAUTISTA/CENTRO DE ARTE PINTURA MURAL DE ALARCÓN
Plaza Infante Don Juan Manuel, s/n - 16214 Alarcón. Telephone:0034 609 009 741. Fax: 0034 969 235 002. http://www.muralalarcon.org
Hours: March, April, May, October, November and December, opens Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. From Monday to Thursday closed except festivities and bank holidays (Holy Week, 19th March, 1st May, San Isidro, 12th October, 1st November, 6th December and Chistmas)
June, July, August and September opens from Wednesday to Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday closed (except festivities and bank holidays)
January and February closed

ALARCÓN GUIDED TOURS*
JESÚS MALLOR: Tel. 969 330 323/ 630 565 258. Mail: descubrealarcon@descubrealarcon.es. Languages: spanish
Mª AMPARO VALERO COSÍN: Tel. 615 669 694, Mail: avalecosin@hotmail.es. Languages: spanish

* Local guides can only offer guided tours inside their area.