Castle Map

Spain

Castles near Cádiz

45 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 Arco de los Blancos, 1 km south-east of the city centre; the most famous is Reales Alcázares (#68 of 9,035 worldwide) 98 km north. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castle of Jimena de la Frontera, founded c. 750.

The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries: Spain (42), Gibraltar (2), Morocco (1).

Within 25 km of Cádiz

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 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 Castle Map atlas maps 45 landmarks (27 castles · 9 fortresses · 7 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?

Arco de los Blancos, a fortress 1 km south-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Cádiz?

Reales Alcázares, ranked #68 of 9,035 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 Castle of Jimena de la Frontera, founded c. 750: 76 km 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.