It is situated approximately 675m above sea level, on the dividing line formed by the Henares and Tajuña rivers, between two natural enclaves, La Campiña, to the northwest, and La Alcarria, to the southeast.
Guadalajara is the capital of the province that bears his name and is located in the centre of Spain, with Madrid to the east, and is part of the so-called “Corredor Industrial del Henares”, right on the route of the A-2 highway, between Madrid, Zaragoza and Barcelona.
Guadalajara capital occupies an area of 234 km2 and has a population of 85,871 inhabitants, according to data from January 2019 (National Institute of Statistics). Its inhabitants have more than 120 hectares of green areas and the urbanization project of the SUE 30 sector has already been given the green light in which there are 47,500 square meters where more than 200 homes can be built with approximately 8,500 square meters of green areas.
INDUSTRY
The city is located just over 50 km from Madrid and 300 km from the coast, which constitutes an optimal strategic location for any sector, especially logistics.
It is this proximity to Madrid that has made it one of the destination cities for the establishment of the so-called semi-heavy and heavy industry. In addition, the great development and growth that it has experienced over the last decades make it one of the most thriving territories in Spain.
The capital of the province has 4,484,271 m² of industrial land made up of the “El Ruiseñor”, “El Henares”, Taracena, and other sectors with suitable land to receive companies such as “Puerta Centro Ciudad del Transporte.
TALENT
In terms of university education, Guadalajara hosts part of the campus of the University of Alcala de Henares (UAH) with 12 degrees, three of them double, and by 2022 it is intended to host 1,500 more students in the new Las Cristinas Campus. Adapting to the demand, the UAH intends to extend its academic offer with two new degrees: Logistics and Biomedical Engineering.
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
Guadalajara is interconnected in the Peninsula with an optimal communications network:
- By road: it has highways such as the A-2 and R-2 that allow fast and direct communication with the cities of Madrid, just over 50 km away, Zaragoza and Barcelona. In addition, it is also connected to the A-1, which allows you to access the northern part of Spain.
- Railway Networks: the infrastructures developed in its railway network allow Guadalajara to connect people and goods, both from Europe and from other parts of the Spanish geography, with its city. One of these infrastructures is the high-speed train network (AVE).
- Airport: the geographical proximity to the capital also allows it to have the Adolfo Suarez Airport, 30 minutes away, as an international gateway.
- Dry Ports: intermodal logistics infrastructures have been developed such as the Dry Port of Azuqueca de Henares and the “Guadalajara Transport City”, located between the municipalities of Marchamalo and Guadalajara.
- Ports: thanks also to its location and its communications network; Guadalajara is located less than 3 hours from major seaports.
TURISM
Guadalajara capital also stands out for its events of cultural interest, among which is the Marathon of Children’s Tales, a festival of oral storytelling that takes place every year at the Palacio del Infantado during the month of June. There, storytellers from all over the world gather to tell stories non-stop throughout the weekend.
Among the most emblematic monuments of the town we can find the Palacio del Infantado, the Torreon Alvar Fañez, the Torreon del Alamín the Pantheon of the Duchess de Sevillano, the Palacio de la Cotilla, the Cathedral of Santa María or the Chapel of Luis Lucena.
STRATEGYC PLAN
Guadalajara is carrying out several innovative strategic plans to promote economic and business growth in the region, in the short and medium term.
2. STEADY GROWTH OF ANNUAL EXPORTS
Exports in Castilla-La Mancha exceed 7,000 million. At the provincial level, it ranks first in imports as the province with the greatest dynamism in the entire region, with a volume variation of 13.2%.
3. HIGHER DOMESTIC CONSUMPTION IN THE REGION
The greater dynamism of the labour market is also transferred to household consumption. Guadalajara is the second province of Castilla-La Mancha with the highest increase in domestic consumption.
4. STRATEGIC ENCLAVE IN THE CENTRE OF THE IBERIAN PENINSULA
The province of Guadalajara is located in the centre of the Iberian Peninsula, located just over 50 km from Madrid and 300 km from the coast, giving it a perfect strategic location for any sector, especially logistics.
LOCATION
5. IMPORTANT COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK WITH DIRECT CONNECTION TO BOTH MADRID AND BARCELONA
The province of Guadalajara is connected to Madrid and Barcelona by road, commuter train and high-speed train. Guadalajara has access to the main airports, dry ports and seaports in Spain.
BUSINESS PARKS AND INDUSTRIAL ESTATES
6. WIDE NETWORK OF INDUSTRIAL ESTATES WITH AVAILABLE LAND IN THE PROVINCE
Guadalajara has more than 6,000,000 m2 of available industrial land spread over more than 22 municipalities, where logistics play a privileged role.
7. THE “CORREDOR DEL HENARES”
Guadalajara, in the heart of the “Corredor del Henares”, constitutes a great growth opportunity. The main key factors are its strategic location in the region, its infrastructures and equipment, as well as the high population settlement and business establishment.
EDUCATION
8. HIGH QUALIFICATION OF UNIVERSITY TALENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES
Guadalajara has its own Campus of the University of Alcalá de Henares, a benchmark in Social and Legal Sciences, Engineering and Architecture, Health Sciences and Education. In addition, the new degree studies in Logistics and Biomedical Engineering will be taught.
QUALITY OF LIFE
9. QUALITY OF LIFE AND MODERN INFRASTRUCTURES THAT RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT
At the forefront in the production of wind energy and with a high growth in the generation of photovoltaic wind energy, Guadalajara is an example of respect for the environment and also has three natural parks.
BUSINESS SECTOR
10. BOOMING HOTEL SECTOR
The province of Guadalajara reached the record number of 470,000 overnight stays in 2017. Stays in rural accommodation have increased by 24%, placing it at the head of the provinces of Castilla-La Mancha.
11. REVITALIZATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
The growth of the sector, the higher price of housing and the proximity to Madrid, have made the land increase its value and the construction sector resume the path of growth in the province of Guadalajara.
12. INCREASED RELEVANCE IN SPORTING EVENTS AND TURNOVER IN THE TOURISM SECTOR
The city of Guadalajara, European City of Sport 2018, will host 231 sporting events, with 8 international sporting events taking place in the capital, 25 nationally and 198 locally. A participation of more than 250,000 people is estimated.
13. BUSINESS REFERENCE NATIONWIDE
Guadalajara is home to some of the most relevant national companies in the agri-food, logistics, pharmaceutical or chemical sectors, among many others.
14. SIGNIFICANT NETWORK OF ECONOMIC INSTITUTIONS AND BUSINESS SUPPORT
Another added value of Guadalajara is the existence of the Provincial Confederation of Entrepreneurs, the main social agent of the province’s economy, and the European Centre for Business and Innovation (CEEI), as the nucleus of entrepreneurship and business creation in Guadalajara.
1. AID TO SUPPORT MODERNIZATION, INNOVATION AND INCREASING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE TOURISM SECTOR
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2. STIMULATE CONSUMPTION OF TOURIST SERVICES
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3. INSERTION OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE LABOR MARKET
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4. RECOVERY AND STRENGTHENING OF RETAIL TRADE
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5. INCENTIVES FOR EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY
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6. INVESTMENT AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY
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