Wide views across the sea and rocky coastline make the cape an excellent stop on a coastal route.
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Cap de la Nau in Javea
Cap de la Nau is one of the standout viewpoints on the Xabia coast, with sea, cliffs and lighthouse views – and restaurants in Balcon al Mar only a short drive away.
Day trips & surroundings
If you explore Javea’s southern coast, Cap de la Nau is hard to miss. The headland offers sweeping Mediterranean views, steep coastal scenery and the lighthouse that shapes the silhouette of the cape. It is the kind of place where a quick photo stop often turns into a longer pause.
The Faro del Cap de la Nau is one of the best-known landmarks on the southern side of Xabia.
Cap Negre, Ambolo, Granadella and other viewpoints are all in the same coastal area.
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Why the stop is worth it
Cap de la Nau is less about a conventional sightseeing programme and more about the landscape. Rock, vegetation and open sea create its appeal, especially in the late afternoon when the lower light brings out the contours of the slopes.
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Combine Cap de la Nau with other places
If you have more time, combine the stop with Portitxol, Cap Negre or a drive towards Granadella. It creates an easy coastal loop through southern Javea without a major detour. If you prefer a slower pace, choose just one or two viewpoints and leave more time for a walk or a break.
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Then join us in Balcon al Mar
We are in Balcon al Mar, right in the part of Javea where many of these coastal sights are located. After views, sea air and a day outside, finish with us over Mediterranean food, on the terrace or at the bar. You can view the menu or book your table in advance.
More impressions
Cap de la Nau in Javea in pictures
Cap de la Nau is one of the most distinctive stops on the Xàbia coastline. Around the lighthouse the view opens out across the Mediterranean, while the rocky cliffs give this part of Javea a very different feel from the beaches further north. If you are visiting the area for the first time, it is an easy place to understand how varied the southern coast really is.
You do not need a complicated plan to enjoy it. A short walk, a few minutes at the viewpoint and time for a photo are enough to make Cap de la Nau part of a relaxed coastal route. If you have longer, it combines naturally with Cap Negre, Portitxol or a drive towards Granadella.
From here Balcon al Mar is only a short continuation of the day. When the sea air has worked up an appetite, come and see us for Mediterranean dishes, fish, pasta, burgers or something from the charcoal grill. You can also settle in on the terrace or finish the evening with a drink at the bar.
Restaurant & food nearby
After visiting Cap de la Nau in Javea: come and see us in Balcon al Mar.
After the coast, a viewpoint or the old town, it is time for something good to eat. You’ll find us in Balcon al Mar at Carrer Cap Negre 3, with Mediterranean food, a charcoal grill, fish, burgers, pasta, an outdoor terrace and bar.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions about Cap de la Nau in Javea
Where is Cap de la Nau?
Cap de la Nau is on the south-eastern coast of Xabia/Javea and is reached via the roads around Balcon al Mar.
What can you do there?
Enjoy the views, take photographs and combine the stop with other coastal places in southern Javea.
What works well afterwards?
From the coast, you will find us in Balcon al Mar, an easy choice for food, the bar and a relaxed finish to the day.