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Sagunto Castle – Castillo de sagunto-2011📷 Alberto-g-rovi, CC BY-SA 3.0

Sagunto Castle

Sagunt, Spain

History

A long hilltop fortress with Iberian, Roman and Moorish layers, above a restored Roman theatre. Free entry; the lane up from the old town is steep and narrow, so park below.

Nearest town
Sagunt, Spain
Category
History & culture
GPS
39.6780, -0.2750

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

Featured in these trip guides

Valencia to the Maestrat: Sagunto, Peñíscola and Morella – Castillo de sagunto-2011© Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Valencia to the Maestrat: Sagunto, Peñíscola and Morella

260 km7 stops3 days

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping Malvarrosa de CorintoCampsite
    8 km from Sagunto Castle
    ElectricityDrinking water
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Nomadic Valencia Camping CarMotorhome stopover
    16 km from Sagunto Castle
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Los NaranjosCampsite
    16 km from Sagunto Castle · 185 pitches
    CaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Coves de Sant JosepMotorhome stopover
    16 km from Sagunto Castle
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping MonmarCampsite
    19 km from Sagunto Castle
    CaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Playa Costa de LevanteCampsite
    20 km from Sagunto Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Sagunto Castle?

Sagunto Castle is in Sagunt, Spain, at GPS 39.6780, -0.2750. It is about 25 km from Valencia.

Can you camp near Sagunto Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Puzol, about 8 km away; within 25 km there are 26 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Sagunto Castle?

Sagunto Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Valencia to the Maestrat: Sagunto, Peñíscola and Morella.

What is there to see near Sagunto Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias (26 km), Albufera lagoon (39 km), Peñíscola Castle (95 km) and Torre de El Salvador (103 km).

When is the best time to visit Sagunto Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)