Castlemap

🇪🇸 Spain

Castles near Toledo

46 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 Bisagra, 1 km south-east of the city centre; the most famous is Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial — #16 of 7,738 worldwide — 81 km north. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castillo de San Servando, founded 601.

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

Within 25 km of Toledo

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

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 11 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q5836.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Toledo?

The Castlemap atlas maps 46 landmarks (15 castles · 10 fortresses · 18 palaces & châteaux · 3 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Toledo, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Toledo?

Puerta de Bisagra, a fortress 1 km south-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Toledo?

Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, ranked #16 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 81 km north from Toledo.

What is the oldest castle near Toledo?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castillo de San Servando, founded 601 — 2 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Madrid (67 km) · Ávila (104 km) · Guadalajara (113 km) · Segovia (120 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.