Castlemap

🇵🇹 Portugal

Castles near Alcobaça

47 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

The closest is Castle of Alcobaça, 1 km west of the city centre; the most famous is Belém Tower — #36 of 7,738 worldwide — 98 km south. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castle of Saint George, founded c. 150 BC.

Every one of them stands in Portugal — the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Alcobaça

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 20 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q651997.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Alcobaça?

The Castlemap atlas maps 47 landmarks (21 castles · 9 fortresses · 16 palaces & châteaux · 1 ruin) within 100 km of the centre of Alcobaça, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Alcobaça?

Castle of Alcobaça, a castle 1 km west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Alcobaça?

Belém Tower, ranked #36 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 98 km south from Alcobaça.

What is the oldest castle near Alcobaça?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castle of Saint George, founded c. 150 BC — 94 km south. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Caldas da Rainha (21 km) · Leiria (26 km) · Santarém (43 km) · Tomar (48 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.