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Castles near Málaga
17 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 Alcazaba of Málaga, 1 km north of the city centre; the most famous is Alhambra — #6 of 3,708 worldwide — 90 km north-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castillo de Suel, founded 956.
Every one of them stands in Spain — the country page shows the full national picture.
Within 25 km of Málaga
- Alcazaba of Málaga
1 km north · Fortress · #250 worldwide
The Alcazaba is a palatial fortification in Málaga, Spain, built during the period of Muslim-ruled Al-Andalus.
- Castillo Monumento Colomares
20 km south-west · Castle
Castillo de Colomares is a monument, in the form of a castle, dedicated to the life and adventures of Christopher Columbus.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Castillo de Suel
28 km south-west · Castle
Sohail Castle is a castle in Fuengirola, Spain. It is a historic fortress located in the coastal town of Fuengirola, situated along the Costa del Sol…
- Antequera's Alcazaba
35 km north · Castle
The Alcazaba of Antequera is a Moorish fortress in Antequera, Spain. It was erected over Roman ruins in the 14th century to counter the Christian…
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Alhambra
90 km north-east · Palace & château · #6 worldwide
The Alhambra is a palatine city and fortress complex located in Granada, Spain.
- Generalife
90 km north-east · Palace & château · #181 worldwide
The Generalife was a summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid rulers of the Emirate of Granada in Al-Andalus.
- Palace of Charles V
90 km north-east · Palace & château
The Palace of Charles V is a Renaissance building in Granada, southern Spain, inside the Alhambra, a former Nasrid palace complex on top of the…
- Madrasah of Granada
89 km north-east · Palace & château
The Madrasa of Granada also known as the Palacio de la Madraza or the Madrasa Yusufiyya, is a historic building and former madrasa in Granada, Spain.
- Partal
90 km north-east · Palace & château
Partal Palace is a palatial structure inside the Alhambra fortress complex located in Granada, Spain.
- Castillo de San Miguel
65 km east · Castle
Castillo de San Miguel is a castle located in Almuñécar, in the province of Granada, Spain. It is bounded by the remains of the original city walls.
- Alcazaba, Salobreña
74 km east · Castle
Castillo de Salobreña is located in Salobreña, in the province of Granada, Spain.
- Alcázar Genil
88 km north-east · Palace & château
The Alcázar Genil is a Muslim-era palace in the city of Granada, Spain. It was originally called al-Qasr al-Sayyid and is located beside the River…
- Ciudad de La Mota
93 km north-east · Castle
Castillo de Alcalá la Real is a castle in Alcala la Real, in the province of Jaén, Spain.
- Castle of Jimena de la Frontera
98 km west · Castle
The Castle of Jimena de la Frontera is a castle located in Jimena de la Frontera, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1931.
- Castillo de Iznájar
61 km north · Castle
Castillo de Iznájar is an 8th-century castle in Iznájar, Province of Córdoba in Andalucia, southern Spain. The castle is perched on the high ridge.
- Castillo de Aznalmara
94 km west · Castle
The Castle of Aznalmara is a castle located in Ubrique, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1993.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q8851.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Málaga?
The Castlemap atlas maps 17 landmarks (9 castles · 1 fortress · 6 palaces & châteaux · 1 ruin) within 100 km of the centre of Málaga, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Málaga?
Alcazaba of Málaga, a fortress 1 km north of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Málaga?
Alhambra, ranked #6 of 3,708 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 90 km north-east from Málaga.
What is the oldest castle near Málaga?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castillo de Suel, founded 956 — 28 km south-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Granada (89 km) · Algeciras (114 km) · Jerez de la Frontera (152 km) · Seville (159 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.