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Castles in Spain

500 landmarks in the Castlemap atlas — every one on the interactive map.

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The most famous castle in Spain is Alhambra, ranked #4 of 7,044 in the world — followed by Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and Royal Palace of Madrid.

The Castlemap atlas charts 335 castles, 72 fortresses, 39 palaces & châteaux and 54 ruins in Spain. They span more than 36 centuries — from Numantia (founded 1702 BC) to Castle of Torrelobatón (1956). Every one is plotted with its photo, founding date and story on the interactive castle map of Spain.

All 500 castles in Spain

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are in Spain?

The Castlemap atlas maps 500 landmarks (335 castles · 72 fortresses · 39 palaces & châteaux · 54 ruins) in Spain — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks from Wikidata, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the most famous castle in Spain?

Alhambra, ranked #4 of 7,044 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking, founded in the 13th century.

What is the oldest castle in Spain?

The oldest dated landmark in the atlas in Spain is Numantia, founded 1702 BC. Earlier structures may have existed — this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

See also: the most famous castle in every country · the oldest in every country · medieval castles · castle statistics.

Planning a visit? Day-trip guides: Castles near Madrid · Castles near Valencia · Castles near Barcelona · Castles near Alicante · Castles near Elche · Castles near Jerez de la Frontera — and 8 more in the city index.