Castle Map

Spain

Castles near Algeciras

39 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 Marinid Walls of Algeciras, 1 km north-east of the city centre; the most famous is Moorish Castle (#771 of 9,035 worldwide) 10 km east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castle of Jimena de la Frontera, founded c. 750.

The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries: Spain (35), Gibraltar (2), Morocco (2).

Within 25 km of Algeciras

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 11 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q484552.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Algeciras?

The Castle Map atlas maps 39 landmarks (23 castles · 11 fortresses · 3 palaces & châteaux · 2 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Algeciras, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Algeciras?

Marinid Walls of Algeciras, a fortress 1 km north-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Algeciras?

Moorish Castle, ranked #771 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 10 km east from Algeciras.

What is the oldest castle near Algeciras?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castle of Jimena de la Frontera, founded c. 750: 34 km north. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Jerez de la Frontera (87 km) · Cádiz (88 km) · Málaga (114 km) · Seville (148 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.