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Castles near Valencia
13 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 Palau de la Generalitat Valenciana, 1 km north of the city centre; the most famous is Castle of Almansa — #1,445 of 5,479 worldwide — 91 km south-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castell de Dénia, founded 1100.
Every one of them stands in Spain — the country page shows the full national picture.
Within 25 km of Valencia
- Palau de la Generalitat Valenciana
1 km north · Palace & château
The Palace of the Generalitat Valenciana, is a historic palace dating from the 15th century, initially built in the Valencian Gothic style with later…
- Sagunto Castle
24 km north · Castle
Sagunto Castle is a fortress overlooking the town of Sagunto, near Valencia in Spain.
- Tower of Paterna
7 km north-west · Castle
The Tower of Paterna is a historical monument of the town of Paterna, in the province of Valencia, Spain.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Castle of Xàtiva
56 km south · Castle
Xativa Castle is a castle located in the city of Xàtiva near Valencia, Spain.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Castle of Almansa
91 km south-west · Castle
The Castle of Almansa is a castle located in Almansa, Spain, Province of Albacete. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1921.
- Castle of Biar
99 km south · Castle
The Castle of Biar stands on a hillock overlooking the town of Biar, in the comarca of Alt Vinalopó.
- Cocentaina Castle
81 km south · Castle
The Castle of Cocentaina, located in the municipality of Cocentaina, Alicante, Spain, is a 14th-century medieval building which stands on a rocky…
- Castell de Banyeres de Mariola
87 km south · Castle
The castle of Banyeres, Valencian Community, is an Almohad fortress built in the 13th century, which is situated on the tossal de l'Àguila, English:…
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q8818.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Valencia?
The Castlemap atlas maps 13 landmarks (12 castles · 1 palace & château) within 100 km of the centre of Valencia, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Valencia?
Palau de la Generalitat Valenciana, a palace 1 km north of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Valencia?
Castle of Almansa, ranked #1,445 of 5,479 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 91 km south-west from Valencia.
What is the oldest castle near Valencia?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castell de Dénia, founded 1100 — 81 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Guadalajara (270 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.