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Castles near Algeciras

38 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 — #792 of 8,133 worldwide — 10 km east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Roman Theatre of Cádiz, founded c. 50 BC.

The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — Spain (35), Gibraltar (2), Morocco (1).

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 Castlemap atlas maps 38 landmarks (25 castles · 9 fortresses · 2 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 #792 of 8,133 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 Roman Theatre of Cádiz, founded c. 50 BC — 87 km north-west. 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.