Castlemap

🇵🇹 Portugal

Castles near Tomar

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 Castelo de Tomar, 1 km north of the city centre; the most famous is Castle of Óbidos — #1,012 of 7,738 worldwide — 69 km west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castle of Marvão, founded 876.

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

Within 25 km of Tomar

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 8 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q622817.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Tomar?

The Castlemap atlas maps 35 landmarks (28 castles · 6 fortresses · 1 palace & château) within 100 km of the centre of Tomar, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Tomar?

Castelo de Tomar, a castle 1 km north of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Tomar?

Castle of Óbidos, ranked #1,012 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 69 km west from Tomar.

What is the oldest castle near Tomar?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castle of Marvão, founded 876 — 92 km east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Leiria (37 km) · Santarém (46 km) · Alcobaça (48 km) · Caldas da Rainha (65 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.