Castlemap

🇵🇹 Portugal

Castles near Santarém

63 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 Torres Novas, 30 km north-east of the city centre; the most famous is Belém Tower — #36 of 7,738 worldwide — 76 km south-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castle of Saint George, founded c. 150 BC.

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

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 2 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 37 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q273877.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Santarém?

The Castlemap atlas maps 63 landmarks (30 castles · 16 fortresses · 15 palaces & châteaux · 2 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Santarém, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Santarém?

Castle of Torres Novas, a castle 30 km north-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Santarém?

Belém Tower, ranked #36 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 76 km south-west from Santarém.

What is the oldest castle near Santarém?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castle of Saint George, founded c. 150 BC — 70 km south-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Vila Franca de Xira (41 km) · Alcobaça (43 km) · Caldas da Rainha (43 km) · Tomar (46 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.