đȘđž Madrid Day Trip: AlcalĂĄ de Henares
"Where Cervantesâ spirit dances in cobbled streets" đâš đ Quick Facts Literary Legend: Hometown of Don Quixoteâs creator, Miguel de Cervantes Train from Madrid: (*40 mins, âŹ4 round-trip*) đïž Must-See Spots University of AlcalĂĄ (1293) Europeâs 3rd oldest uni â Renaissance hub that fueled Spainâs Golden Age đ Sunday hack: Sneak into the whisper-quiet library (free!) Plaza de Cervantes Lime-tree shade + outdoor cafĂ©s = perfect people-watching â Casa Natal de Cervantes Free museum showcasing the writerâs childhood home (spot the quill pen collection!) đ đ Pro Tips Golden hours: Arrive post-5PM to dodge heat + catch golden-lit plazas Dinner vibe: Try migas (fried breadcrumbs) at Calle Mayorâs taverns đ· #MadridEscapes #HiddenSpain
