Guadalajara Province

Guadalajara Province is an administrative division in central Spain belonging to the Castilla-La Mancha region, named after its capital. The territory ranges from mountain chains in the north to the plains along the Tagus River in the south.

Roman legions built roads and bridges here that later rulers from the Moorish period expanded. Christian reconquest in the 12th century brought new settlers and the founding of many fortified towns.

The name comes from Arabic and means

The capital sits just 60 km (37 miles) northeast of Madrid and connects easily via the A-2 motorway. Hiking trails in the northeast and villages in the south offer different types of visits.

The Dulce River valley hosts a colony of griffon vultures that nest in the cliffs and often circle overhead during warmer months. Visitors can watch them from viewpoints along the narrow gorge.

Location: Castilla–La Mancha

Inception: February 2, 2013

Capital city: Guadalajara

Elevation above the sea: 854 m

Shares border with: Madrid Province, Cuenca Province, Teruel Province, Zaragoza Province, Soria Province, Segovia Province

Website: http://dguadalajara.es

GPS coordinates: 40.83333,-2.50000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:49