Castlemap

🇪🇸 Spain

Castles near Murcia

35 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 Monteagudo, 5 km north-east of the city centre; the most famous is Santa Bárbara Castle — #713 of 8,134 worldwide — 70 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 Murcia

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 5 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 4 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q12225.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Murcia?

The Castlemap atlas maps 35 landmarks (30 castles · 1 fortress · 1 palace & château · 3 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Murcia, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Murcia?

Castle of Monteagudo, a castle 5 km north-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Murcia?

Santa Bárbara Castle, ranked #713 of 8,134 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 70 km north-east from Murcia.

What is the oldest castle near Murcia?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castillo de Alhama, founded 11 — 30 km south-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Elche (49 km) · Alicante (69 km) · Valencia (178 km) · Jaén (235 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.