Cap de la Nau (Cabo de la Nao)
ViewpointThe Cap de la Nau is the easternmost headland of the Costa Blanca, where the cliffs of Jávea drop in pine-clad terraces to a deep blue sea — a classic lighthouse viewpoint and the closest point to the Balearics.
Why visit the Cap de la Nau
The cape marks the south-eastern tip of Jávea and the point where the Costa Blanca turns the corner toward Alicante. A lighthouse stands on the headland, and from the clifftop miradors the views run far out to sea — on clear days as far as Ibiza — and down a coastline of hidden coves.
The lighthouse
The Cap de la Nau lighthouse on the clifftop, the navigational marker for this corner of coast.
The miradors
Clifftop lookouts over the sea and, on clear days, the distant outline of Ibiza.
Hidden coves
The headland shelters small calas like Ambolo and Granadella along its flanks.
Pine terraces
Terraced pine and scrub spill down the cliffs, typical of the wild Jávea coastline.
Clifftop paths
Short trails link the miradors and lead toward the Torre del Gerro watchtower.
Sunrise point
As the easternmost cape, it is one of the first places in Spain to catch the morning sun.
Practical information
- Getting there: about 1h 30m by car from Alicante airport (ALC); a road leads up to the lighthouse car park.
- Best time to visit: early morning for the light and the clearest sea views toward the islands.
- Getting around: short level walks link the viewpoints; bring sun protection and water.
- Don’t miss: the main mirador by the lighthouse and the path toward Cala Ambolo.
Explore more of the Costa Blanca
The Cap de la Nau is one of 39 destinations on the CostaMap interactive map — browse beaches, villages, castles and viewpoints across the whole coast.
