Mirador del Cap de la Nau

The Mirador del Cap de la Nau looks out from more than 100 metres above the sea, at the tip of a headland that marks the easternmost point of the Comunitat Valenciana coastline and the closest to Ibiza, roughly 85 kilometres away. On clear days the island's outline is visible on the horizon, along with the Peñón de Ifach to the north.

A lighthouse with more than a century of history

Next to the main viewpoint stands the Cap de la Nau lighthouse, an octagonal tower 20 metres tall, set 122 metres above sea level, whose light reaches 23 nautical miles. Its construction was put out to tender on 1 July 1914 and it entered service on 26 May 1928, after an access road was built in 1923. Even before the lighthouse existed, the headland had already been the site of a technological milestone: on 29 December 1902, the first wireless telegraphy tests between the mainland and Ibiza were carried out here, using a system designed by Valencian engineer Julio Cervera.

Three viewpoints, three angles

The headland actually has three separate viewpoints spread along the cliff, each offering a different angle on the coastline — toward Moraira and the Peñón de Ifach on one side, out to open sea on the other. It is one of the highest points in Jávea and a good spot for taking in the geography of the Marina Alta in one look.

Access is free, and the visit centres largely on the lighthouse area, with parking close by. It is worth pairing with the Mirador del Cap de Sant Antoni, Jávea's other major headland, or a swim at Cala de la Granadella, a short drive away. Wind can be strong right at the cliff edge, so keep a close eye on small children and anything that could blow away.