Mirador del Cap de la Nau
Cap de la Nau is the easternmost point of the Valencian Community and the closest to Ibiza, crowned by an octagonal lighthouse that entered service in 1928, standing about 120 metres above the sea. Its viewpoints offer sweeping panoramas of the Mediterranean and the cliffs, while the Cova dels Orguens sea cave — noted by the naturalist Cavanilles — opens at its foot.
The Mirador del Cap de la Nau looks out from about 120 metres above the sea, at the easternmost point of the whole Valencian Community and the closest to Ibiza. It is one of the great natural balconies of Xàbia, and the visit is free.
What you see
From the railing the view sweeps across the open Mediterranean and the line of cliffs dropping sheer to the water. On clear days the outline of Ibiza shows on the horizon. Crowning the cape is the octagonal lighthouse, which entered service in 1928 and still marks this edge of the coast.
One curiosity
At the foot of the cape opens the Cova dels Orguens, a sea cave already described by the naturalist Cavanilles in the 18th century, named for its walls shaped like the pipes of an organ.
- Sunset and early morning give the best light for photographing the cliffs.
- There is parking by the lighthouse, but it fills up early in summer.
To link up viewpoints, the nearby Mirador del Cap de Sant Antoni closes off the other end of the bay.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cap de la Nau viewpoint free?
Yes, the visit is free. It's one of Xàbia's great natural balconies.
Why is Cap de la Nau important?
It's the easternmost point of the whole Valencia region and the closest to Ibiza, about 120 metres above the sea. On clear days you can make out the silhouette of Ibiza on the horizon.
Is there a lighthouse at Cap de la Nau?
Yes, it's crowned by an octagonal lighthouse that came into service in 1928. At the foot of the cape lies the Cova dels Orguens, a sea cave described by the naturalist Cavanilles.
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