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Castles near Elche
31 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 Castillo-Fortaleza de Santa Pola, 15 km south-east of the city centre; the most famous is Barxell Castle — #146 of 6,412 worldwide — 49 km north. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castle of Despeñaperros, founded c. 1050.
Every one of them stands in Spain — the country page shows the full national picture.
Within 25 km of Elche
- Santa Bárbara Castle
21 km north-east · Castle
Santa Bàrbara Castle is a fortification in the center of Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Barxell Castle
49 km north · Castle · #146 worldwide
The Barxell Castle, located in the municipality of Alcoy, Alicante, Spain, is a 13th-century medieval building which stands on a rocky mound in the…
- Atalaya Castle
43 km north · Castle
The Atalaya Castle is a fortress in Villena, province of Alicante, southern Spain.
- Castle of Biar
41 km north · Castle
The Castle of Biar stands on a hillock overlooking the town of Biar, in the comarca of Alt Vinalopó.
- Cocentaina Castle
58 km north · Castle
The Castle of Cocentaina, located in the municipality of Cocentaina, Alicante, Spain, is a 14th-century medieval building which stands on a rocky…
- Castell de Banyeres de Mariola
50 km north · Castle
The castle of Banyeres, Valencian Community, is an Almohad fortress built in the 13th century, which is situated on the tossal de l'Àguila, English:…
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Punic wall of Cartagena
78 km south · Ruin · #154 worldwide
The Punic wall of Cartagena is an archaeological site from the 3rd century BC in which can be seen the first defensive wall of Cartagena, built by…
- Castle of Aixa
82 km north-east · Ruin · #331 worldwide
Castle of Aixa, also known as Castell de la Solana, consists of the remains of the ancient castle in the mountains of the Castellet de Aixa in the…
- Castle of Despeñaperros
78 km south · Castle
Despeñaperros Castle, also known as San José Castle, is a castle built in the 11th century in the historic center of Cartagena, Murcia Region in…
- Castle of Almansa
75 km north-west · Castle
The Castle of Almansa is a castle located in Almansa, Spain, Province of Albacete. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1921.
- Castle of Xàtiva
81 km north · Castle
Xativa Castle is a castle located in the city of Xàtiva near Valencia, Spain.
- Castle of San Julián
80 km south · Ruin
The Castillo de San Julián, also known as Saint Julian's Fort, is a fort in Cartagena, Spain.
+ 3 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 31 landmarks (26 castles · 2 fortresses · 3 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?
Castillo-Fortaleza de Santa Pola, a castle 15 km south-east of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Elche?
Barxell Castle, ranked #146 of 6,412 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 49 km north from Elche.
What is the oldest castle near Elche?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castle of Despeñaperros, founded c. 1050 — 78 km south. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Alicante (21 km) · Murcia (49 km) · Valencia (136 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.