Castlemap

🇵🇹 Portugal

Castles near Leiria

27 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 Castle of Leiria, 1 km north-west of the city centre; the most famous is Castle of Óbidos — #1,032 of 8,133 worldwide — 52 km south-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castle of Lousã, founded c. 1050.

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

Within 25 km of Leiria

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 1 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q206933.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Leiria?

The Castlemap atlas maps 27 landmarks (18 castles · 6 fortresses · 1 palace & château · 2 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Leiria, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Leiria?

Castle of Leiria, a castle 1 km north-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Leiria?

Castle of Óbidos, ranked #1,032 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 52 km south-west from Leiria.

What is the oldest castle near Leiria?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castle of Lousã, founded c. 1050 — 63 km north-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Alcobaça (26 km) · Tomar (37 km) · Caldas da Rainha (47 km) · Santarém (57 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.