Royal Palace of Olite
Olite, Spain
The fairy-tale palace of the kings of Navarre, a maze of towers, stairways and battlements you can climb. Olite is also a good place to taste Navarre wines.
The Royal Palace of Olite has its origins in the 13th century and reached its heyday in the 15th century under Charles III the Noble of Navarre. He had the residence expanded into one of the most splendid in Europe, with a marked French influence. The best-known towers include the Torre de los Cuatro Vientos and the Torre del Homenaje, which offer wide views over Olite. A fire in 1813, during the Peninsular War, almost completely ruined the palace, and rebuilding went on into the 20th century; it has been a national monument since 1925.
Visitors can tour the palace on their own or with a guide, passing through the Cámara de la Reina, the Cámara del Rey and the Patio de la Morera with its centuries-old mulberry tree. A theatre festival takes place in summer, along with medieval fairs. Opening times change with the season, so check them in advance.
- Nearest town
- Olite, Spain
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 42.4818, -1.6497
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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 April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and November. (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
- Olite / ErriberriMotorhome stopover0 km from Royal Palace of Olite · 10 pitchesMotorhomesWaste disposalFree
- Camping OliteCampsite2 km from Royal Palace of OliteTentsCaravans
- Área autocaravanas San Martín de UnxMotorhome stopover9 km from Royal Palace of OliteMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Área de Autocaravanas SantacaraMotorhome stopover14 km from Royal Palace of Olite · 12 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Área de Autocaravanas CarcastilloMotorhome stopover21 km from Royal Palace of Olite · 9 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Camping Errota-El MolinoCampsite22 km from Royal Palace of OliteTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Royal Palace of Olite?
Royal Palace of Olite is in Olite, Spain, at GPS 42.4818, -1.6497. It is about 13 km from Ujué.
Can you camp near Royal Palace of Olite?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Olite / Erriberri, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 13 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Royal Palace of Olite?
Royal Palace of Olite is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Navarre and La Rioja: the wine road of the Camino.
What is there to see near Royal Palace of Olite?
Places worth a stop nearby: Foz de Lumbier (34 km), Bardenas Reales (34 km), Irache wine fountain (37 km) and Foz de Arbayún viewpoint (46 km).
When is the best time to visit Royal Palace of Olite?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)