Castlemap

🇪🇸 Spain

Castles near Elche

57 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 Palacio de Altamira, 1 km north of the city centre; the most famous is Santa Bárbara Castle — #713 of 8,134 worldwide — 21 km north-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castillo de Alhama, founded 11.

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

Within 25 km of Elche

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 3 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 20 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q10509.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Elche?

The Castlemap atlas maps 57 landmarks (49 castles · 2 fortresses · 1 palace & château · 5 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Elche, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Elche?

Palacio de Altamira, a palace 1 km north of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Elche?

Santa Bárbara Castle, ranked #713 of 8,134 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 21 km north-east from Elche.

What is the oldest castle near Elche?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castillo de Alhama, founded 11 — 78 km south-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Alicante (21 km) · Murcia (49 km) · Valencia (137 km) · Castellón de la Plana (199 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.