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Castles near Cádiz
20 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 Roman Theatre of Cádiz, 1 km south-east of the city centre; the most famous is Reales Alcázares — #57 of 3,708 worldwide — 98 km north. The oldest dated site in the circle is Carteia, founded 939 BC.
The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Spain (19), Gibraltar (1).
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Castillo de Santa Catalina
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.
- Castillo de San Marcos
9 km north-east · Castle
Castle of San Marcos is a medieval castle located in El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz, Spain.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- 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.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Reales Alcázares
98 km north · Palace & château · #57 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…
- 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.
- Carteia
88 km south-east · Castle
Carteia was a Phoenician and Roman town at the head of the Bay of Gibraltar in Spain.
- 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.
- 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.
- Castle of Jimena de la Frontera
76 km east · Castle
The Castle of Jimena de la Frontera is a castle located in Jimena de la Frontera, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1931.
- Castle of Castellar de la Frontera
79 km east · Castle
The Castle of Castellar de la Frontera is a castle located in Castellar de la Frontera, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1963.
- Castillo de Aznalmara
77 km east · Castle
The Castle of Aznalmara is a castle located in Ubrique, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1993.
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 20 landmarks (14 castles · 5 palaces & châteaux · 1 ruin) 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 #57 of 3,708 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 98 km north from Cádiz.
What is the oldest castle near Cádiz?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Carteia, founded 939 BC — 88 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
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.