If you want to park near the Puerta de Alcalá, you should keep in mind that, being in the center of Madrid, the plaza itself and its surroundings have a lot of traffic, especially during rush hour. This place is the crossroads for the Serrano, Alcalá, Alfonso XII and Salustiano Olózaga streets. In the Independence Plaza, where Puerta de Alcalá is located, you have a main access point to Retiro Park. A few more meters and you will find Cibeles, the Paseo de Recoletos and Velázquez street – all tourist must-sees in Madrid, besides being a commercial and business zone.

The surroundings have areas of regulated parking, in which you´ll have to do circles to find a spot or spend a very limited time in a green or blue zone. Instead of dealing with that hassle, it is easier to reserve your parking spot in one of the parking decks close to Puerta de Alcalá with Parclick: just look at our interactive map. You will find a selection of parking places close to the Puerta de Alcalá, where you will be certain to get the best price by booking a spot beforehand.

The Puerta de Alcalá, where the past and present convene

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Carlos III commanded the Puerta de Alcalá, of which Ana Belén and Víctor Manuel wrote a song, to be built with a monumental aspect in the style of the Roman arches of triumph. When the city was fortified, the Puerta de Alcalá was one of the five actual doors through which you could enter the historical center of Madrid, and it welcomed the travelers coming to visit the city.

One of the hidden curiosities of the door is that each face is different. The reason for this peculiarity was because the architect, Francesco Sabatini, presented two projects to King Carlos III. He impressed the king so much that they finally settled on both designs, each one representing a face. If you are observant, you will see hinges in the archways, testimonials to the former service as a door to the city. Here, they installed bars that opened and closed according to the pace of the travelers.

Today, the Puerta de Alcalá is one of the symbols of the capital that is most cherished by madrileños. If you travel to Madrid, we recommend that you visit the monument and its surroundings thoroughly. The best thing you can do is to reserve your parking space in the center of Madrid through our website. You only have to select your dates and, with a click, choose a parking spot that will be waiting for you so that you only have to worry about enjoying your visit. It´s that easy!

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You decide where, when to park and which car park suits you best. You save money, you save time and you realise that parking can be quick and convenient. You always arrive on time.