Cap de Creus
Natural parkCap de Creus is a wild natural park at the easternmost point of mainland Spain, with bare headlands, hidden inlets and the wind-eroded rock that inspired Dalí.
Why visit Cap de Creus
Cap de Creus is a wild, wind-blasted natural park at the easternmost tip of mainland Spain, where the Pyrenees finally meet the sea. Its bare, rocky headlands are cut by hidden inlets and small coves, and the strange wind-eroded rock formations famously inspired Salvador Dalí, who lived just along the coast. Walking trails cross the open landscape to a lighthouse at the point, with sweeping views over the Mediterranean. It is the rawest, most elemental stretch of the Costa Brava.
Mainland Spain
The easternmost point of mainland Spain, where the Pyrenees meet the sea.
Bare rock
Bare, rocky headlands cut by hidden inlets and small coves.
Inspired
The wind-eroded rock formations famously inspired Salvador Dalí.
At the point
Walking trails lead to a lighthouse at the point with sweeping sea views.
Rawest coast
The rawest, most elemental stretch of the Costa Brava.
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Practical information
- Getting there: on the Cap de Creus peninsula in Girona province; reached via Cadaqués, about 1 hour 10 minutes by car from Girona–Costa Brava airport (GRO).
- What to do: walk the trails over the headlands to the lighthouse, and take in the wind-eroded rock.
- Good to know: the park is exposed and windy; bring water, sun protection and sturdy shoes.
- Best time to visit: spring and autumn for walking; the tramuntana wind can be strong.
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