Sagunto Castle
Sagunt, Spain
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.
Sagunto Castle stands on a flat-topped hill about 172 m high, some 23 km north of Valencia. The Iberian settlement was called Arse; Hannibal attacked it in 219 BC, which triggered the Second Punic War, and the Romans took the town in 214 BC. Most of the visible walls date from the Islamic period. In 1238 Jaume I ended Muslim rule, and in 1562 Philip II had the defences upgraded and the site divided into seven plazas. The castle has been a national monument since 1931.
Below the castle lie the remains of the first-century Roman theatre. It was restored in 1994, which has not been uncontroversial because the work covers much of the original fabric; performances are staged there again today. The castle sits high above the old town, so expect a climb on foot. The theatre and the castle combine well in a single visit.
- 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
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.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping Malvarrosa de CorintoCampsite8 km from Sagunto CastleElectricityDrinking water
- Nomadic Valencia Camping CarMotorhome stopover16 km from Sagunto CastleMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping Los NaranjosCampsite16 km from Sagunto Castle · 185 pitchesCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Coves de Sant JosepMotorhome stopover16 km from Sagunto CastleMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Camping MonmarCampsite19 km from Sagunto CastleCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping Playa Costa de LevanteCampsite20 km from Sagunto CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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)