Castle Map

Spain

Castles near Segovia

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 Puerta de Santiago, 1 km north-west of the city centre; the most famous is Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial — #20 of 9,079 worldwide — 40 km south. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castro de Ulaca, founded c. 250 BC.

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

Within 25 km of Segovia

Day trips: 25–60 km

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

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 21 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q15684.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Segovia?

The Castle Map atlas maps 52 landmarks (22 castles · 3 fortresses · 20 palaces & châteaux · 7 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Segovia, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Segovia?

Puerta de Santiago, a fortress 1 km north-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Segovia?

Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, ranked #20 of 9,079 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 40 km south from Segovia.

What is the oldest castle near Segovia?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castro de Ulaca, founded c. 250 BC — 80 km south-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Ávila (59 km) · Madrid (69 km) · Guadalajara (87 km) · Toledo (120 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.