Alcala' la Re'al

Alcala' la Re'al ('the royal castle'), a city of Andalusia, Spain, in the province of Jaen, and 26 miles NW. of Granada. It is situated on a high plateau, and is a very picturesque town, irregularly built, with steep and narrow streets and bold towers. It was a strong fortress under the Moors, but was taken in 1340 by Alfonso XI. in person, whence it obtained the name Real. The neighbourhood produces grain and fruits of the finest quality, and there is some trade in wine and wool. Pop. 14,974.