Castle Map

Portugal

Castles near Évora

52 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 Forte de Santo António, 1 km north-west of the city centre; the most famous is Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa — #2,031 of 9,079 worldwide — 48 km north-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castelo de Palmela, founded c. 800.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Portugal (49), Spain (3).

Within 25 km of Évora

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 8 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 15 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q179948.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Évora?

The Castle Map atlas maps 52 landmarks (44 castles · 6 fortresses · 1 palace & château · 1 ruin) within 100 km of the centre of Évora, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Évora?

Forte de Santo António, a fortress 1 km north-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Évora?

Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa, ranked #2,031 of 9,079 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 48 km north-east from Évora.

What is the oldest castle near Évora?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castelo de Palmela, founded c. 800 — 86 km west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Santarém (100 km) · Vila Franca de Xira (102 km) · Lisbon (108 km) · Tomar (122 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.