Castlemap

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Castles near Ávila

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 Walls of Ávila, 1 km west of the city centre; the most famous is Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial — #16 of 7,738 worldwide — 47 km east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Muslim Walls of Madrid, founded 855.

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

Within 25 km of Ávila

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 17 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q15688.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Ávila?

The Castlemap atlas maps 38 landmarks (15 castles · 3 fortresses · 16 palaces & châteaux · 4 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Ávila, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Ávila?

Walls of Ávila, a fortress 1 km west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Ávila?

Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, ranked #16 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 47 km east from Ávila.

What is the oldest castle near Ávila?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Muslim Walls of Madrid, founded 855 — 87 km east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Segovia (59 km) · Madrid (88 km) · Toledo (104 km) · Guadalajara (129 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.