The closest is Roman Theatre of Cádiz, 1 km south-east of the city centre; the most famous is Reales Alcázares — #68 of 8,133 worldwide — 98 km north.
The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — Spain (43), Gibraltar (2), Morocco (1).
🇪🇸 Spain
Castles near Cádiz
46 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.
Within 25 km of Cádiz
- Alcázar de Jerez de la Frontera
21 km north-east · Castle
The Alcázar of Jerez de la Frontera is a former Moorish alcázar, now housing a park, in Jerez de la Frontera, in the South of Spain.
- Castle of San Sebastián
2 km south-west · Castle
The Castle of San Sebastián is a fortress located in Cádiz, Spain, at the end of La Caleta beach on a small island separated from the main city.
- Castillo de Santa Catalina (Cádiz)
1 km west · Castle
The Castle of Santa Catalina is a castle located in Cádiz, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1993.
- Roman Theatre of Cádiz
1 km south-east · Ruin
The Roman Theatre of Cádiz is an ancient structure in Cádiz, Andalusia, in southern Spain. The remains were discovered in 1980.
- Palace of Viceroy Laserna
22 km north-east · Palace & château
The Palace of Viceroy Laserna is a palace in Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain. It has a neoclassical style, with details from previous styles.
- Puerta de Tierra
1 km south-east · Fortress
The Puerta de Tierra is a remnant of what was the entrance wall to the city of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain.
- Castillo de San Marcos (El Puerto de Santa María)
9 km north-east · Castle
Castle of San Marcos is a medieval castle located in El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz, Spain.
- Castillo de Sancti Petri
19 km south · Castle
The Castle of Sancti Petri is a stronghold located in San Fernando, Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, southwestern Spain.
- Castle of Doña Blanca
16 km north-east · Castle
The Castle of Doña Blanca is a castle located in Puerto de Santa María, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1993.
- Castillo de Luna (Rota)
11 km north-west · Castle
The Castillo de Luna is a fortress located in the Spanish municipality of Rota.
- Arco de los Blancos
1 km south-east · Fortress
Arco de los Blanco is an archway of the Castillo de la Villa in Cádiz, southern Spain. It has been declared a Bien de Interés Cultural site.
- Castillo de San Lorenzo de Puntales
4 km south-east · Castle
The Castillo de San Lorenzo de Puntales, also known as the Castle of Puntales, was, together with those of San Luis and Matagorda, part of the…
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Castillo de Chipiona
26 km north-west · Castle
Castillo is a former fortress located in the Spanish municipality of Chipiona.
- Castle of Alcalá de los Gazules
52 km east · Castle
The Castle of Alcalá de los Gazules is a castle located in Alcalá de los Gazules, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1993.
- Castillo de Trebujena
39 km north · Castle
The Castle of Trebujena is a castle located in Trebujena, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1993.
- Castle of Arcos de la Frontera
50 km north-east · Castle
El Castillo de Arcos de la frontera is a castle located in Arcos de la Frontera, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1993.
- Castillo de Santiago
27 km north · Castle
The Castillo de Santiago is located in the Spanish town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, in the province of Cádiz, in Andalusia.
- Castillo Melgarejo
31 km north-east · Castle
Castillo Melgarejo, a castle of Jerez de la Frontera, located some 11 km to the north-east, on the road to Arcos de la Frontera, within the…
- Castillo de Gigonza
41 km east · Castle
Castillo de Gigonza is a castle located in San José del Valle in the province of Cádiz, southern Spain.
- Castillo de Torre Estrella (Medina-Sidonia)
41 km east · Castle
The Castle of Torre-estrella is a castle located in Medina Sidonia, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1993.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Reales Alcázares
98 km north · Palace & château · #68 worldwide
The Alcázar of Seville, officially called Royal Alcázar of Seville, is a historic royal palace in Seville, Spain and one of the official residences…
- Torre del Oro
98 km north · Castle · #270 worldwide
The Torre del Oro is a dodecagonal military watchtower in Seville, southern Spain.
- Casa de Pilatos
99 km north · Palace & château
La Casa de Pilatos is an Andalusian palace in Seville, Spain, which serves as the permanent residence of the Dukes of Medinaceli.
- Moorish Castle
95 km south-east · Castle
The Moorish Castle is the name given to a medieval fortification in Gibraltar comprising various buildings, gates, and fortified walls, with the…
- Palacio de San Telmo
98 km north · Palace & château
The Palace of San Telmo is a historic edifice in Seville, southern Spain, formerly the Universidad de Mareantes, now the seat of the presidency of…
- Palacio de las Dueñas
99 km north · Palace & château
Palacio de las Dueñas is a palace in Seville, Spain, currently belonging to the House of Alba.
- Torre de la Plata
98 km north · Palace & château
The Torre de la Plata is an octagonal military tower in Andalusia, located in present-day Seville, southern Spain.
- Castle of Tarifa
85 km south-east · Castle
The Castle of Tarifa, also known as Castle of Guzmán el Bueno or Castle of the Guzmáns is a castle in the coastal town of Tarifa in Spain.
- Dar el Makhzen (Tangier)
94 km south-east · Palace & château
The Kasbah Palace, also known as Dar al-Makhzen, Sultan's Palace or Governor's Palace and formerly as the Sharifian Palace, is a historical building…
- Murallas de Sevilla
99 km north · Palace & château
The Walls of Seville are a series of defensive walls surrounding the Old Town of Seville.
- Archbishop's Palace (Seville)
99 km north · Palace & château
The Archbishop's Palace of Seville is a palace in Seville, Spain. It has served as the residence of bishops and archbishops of the episcopal sees and…
- Castillo de Matrera
72 km north-east · Castle
Castle of Matrera is a medieval castle at Villamartín near Prado del Rey in Spain dating back to the 9th century.
+ 14 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q15682.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Cádiz?
The Castlemap atlas maps 46 landmarks (28 castles · 5 fortresses · 11 palaces & châteaux · 2 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Cádiz, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Cádiz?
Roman Theatre of Cádiz, a ruin 1 km south-east of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Cádiz?
Reales Alcázares, ranked #68 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 98 km north from Cádiz.
Nearby city guides: Jerez de la Frontera (24 km) · Algeciras (88 km) · Seville (99 km) · Málaga (169 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.