Castlemap

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Castles near Valencia

73 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 del Marqués de Dos Aigües, 1 km north-east of the city centre; the most famous is Torres dels Serrans — #889 of 8,134 worldwide — 1 km north. The oldest dated site in the circle is Almenara Castle, founded c. 950.

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

Within 25 km of Valencia

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 13 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 25 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

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 73 landmarks (62 castles · 4 fortresses · 2 palaces & châteaux · 5 ruins) 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 del Marqués de Dos Aigües, a palace 1 km north-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Valencia?

Torres dels Serrans, ranked #889 of 8,134 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 1 km north from Valencia.

What is the oldest castle near Valencia?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Almenara Castle, founded c. 950 — 35 km north-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Castellón de la Plana (64 km) · Alicante (125 km) · Elche (137 km) · Murcia (178 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.