Alcalá la Real is a town with a population of almost 22,000 within an area of 262 km², located in the province of Jaén, in the autonomous community Andalusia.
The town gained economic and political importance in 713 when the Moors occupied this territory. Alcalá la Real retains numerous archaeological remains that are testament to that period, which the town believes are important to preserve and promote, especially La Mota fortress. Due to its appearance and geographical location, the town was called “al-Qalat”, meaning “the fortress” in Arabic, which influenced its current name.