Calatrava is a three-hour drive from Bacolod City by public utility
vehicles and approximately two-and-a-half hours through private car.
Aircon and non-aircon buses plying the northern Negros route pass by
this area.
Bounded on the north by the Municipality of Toboso and the City of Sagay; on the south by the City of San Carlos, on the east by Tanon Strait and on the west by the Municipality of Don Salvador Benedicto and part of San Carlos City.
Distance from Bacolod City: 129.9 km
Land Area: 43,960.00 hectares
Classification: 1st Class
No. of Barangays: 40
Population: 74,623 (5/1/2000); 78,936 (2005 projection)
Language: Cebuano; English is spoken and understood.
Calatrava was named after the city of La Mancha in Central Spain. An ancient fortress in the middle ages, it was also given the Military Orders of Spain, famous for its so called- Cruz de Calatrava and considered as one of the highest decorations given by the King of Spain.
Calatrava at one point was forced to become a barrio when the administerial form of government was transferred to San Carlos, formerly known as Nabingkalan in 1906. The latter used to be an arrabal or barrio of Calatrava.
Calatrava fought for its identity and regained its township status on October 4, 1924. This was achieved through the political representation of Cebuanos led by Alipio Villarante. When the town held its first elections in 1924, Don Antonio Menchaca was elected as the first municipal president.
The town today is a known source of limestone and coal as well as of woven products. It is also a sanctuary for a tribe of wild monkeys who have become friendly to people especially those with food to share.
Famous Landmarks
Daan Lungsod Cave in Sitio Daan Lungsod is about 300 meters
from the main highway. The cave measures 75 meters deep.
Bagacay Cave is about 8 kilometers from the town proper. Mat weaving inside this cave has been a source of living of the residents.
Palau Beach Resort offers overnight accommodations. It has a restaurant and it is accessible anytime of the day.
Century-old Roman Catholic Church of Calatrava was built in year 1880. Situated in the town proper, it is the center of worship for all catholic devotees.
Monkey Sanctuary in Sitio Palinpinon, Barangay Pagumayon is home of hundreds of wild monkeys. 
These monkeys are people-friendly but very territorial in nature. They thrived on the food brought by visitors and tourists.