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Castles near Alicante

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

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The closest landmark is also the most famous: Santa Bárbara Castle, ranked #667 of 3,708 worldwide, 1 km north-east of the city centre. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castell de Dénia, founded 1100.

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

Within 25 km of Alicante

Santa Bárbara Castle
1 km north-east · Castle
Santa Bàrbara Castle is a fortification in the center of Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain.

Day trips: 25–60 km

Atalaya Castle
46 km north-west · Castle
The Atalaya Castle is a fortress in Villena, province of Alicante, southern Spain.
Castle of Biar
40 km north-west · Castle
The Castle of Biar stands on a hillock overlooking the town of Biar, in the comarca of Alt Vinalopó.
Cocentaina Castle
45 km north · Castle
The Castle of Cocentaina, located in the municipality of Cocentaina, Alicante, Spain, is a 14th-century medieval building which stands on a rocky…
Castell d'Alfofra
41 km north-east · Castle
Castle
Castillo de Elda
31 km north-west · Castle
Cultural property in Elda, Spain

Farther afield: 60–100 km

Castle of Almansa
79 km north-west · Castle
The Castle of Almansa is a castle located in Almansa, Spain, Province of Albacete. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1921.
Castle of Xàtiva
71 km north · Castle
Xativa Castle is a castle located in the city of Xàtiva near Valencia, Spain.
Castle of San Julián
95 km south-west · Ruin
The Castillo de San Julián, also known as Saint Julian's Fort, is a fort in Cartagena, Spain.
Castell de Dénia
75 km north-east · Castle
Cultural property in Dénia, Spain
Castell de Forna
65 km north-east · Castle
Castle

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q11959.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Alicante?

The Castlemap atlas maps 11 landmarks (10 castles · 1 ruin) within 100 km of the centre of Alicante, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Alicante?

Santa Bárbara Castle, a castle 1 km north-east of the city centre.

What is the oldest castle near Alicante?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castell de Dénia, founded 1100 — 75 km north-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.