Cap de Favàritx
Maó, Spain
A lighthouse on dark slate rocks that look almost lunar, inside the s’Albufera des Grau natural park. From mid-May to September the narrow road is closed to private cars and a small bus runs from Maó.
The Favàritx lighthouse stands in the s’Albufera des Grau Natural Park (established in 1995), a little over 17 km from Maó, at the island’s far north-eastern tip. The 28 m tower stands 47 m above the sea; building began in July 1917, was completed in 1922, and the lighthouse was electrified in 1971. The landscape around the cape looks bare and almost lunar.
In the high season private cars may not drive as far as the lighthouse; access is then by public transport only, a shuttle runs from Maó bus station, and the nearest car park is about 2 km from the tower (as of October 2026, according to the tourist portal). In recent years the restriction has applied roughly from June to September; times and timetables change, so check them before you travel. On foot, the Camí de Cavalls stage from Es Grau to Favàritx is 8.6 km long.
- Nearest town
- Maó, Spain
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 39.9970, 4.2660
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Motorhome stopover · Es MercadalMotorhome stopover15 km from Cap de FavàritxMotorhomes
- Camping Son BouCampsite17 km from Cap de FavàritxTentsCaravansShowersToilets
- Motorhome stopover · Es CastellMotorhome stopover20 km from Cap de FavàritxMotorhomesFree
- Motorhome stopover · FerreriesMotorhome stopover21 km from Cap de FavàritxMotorhomes
- Càmping s'AtalaiaCampsite24 km from Cap de FavàritxTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToilets
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Cap de Favàritx?
Cap de Favàritx is in Maó, Spain, at GPS 39.9970, 4.2660. It is about 6 km from Es Grau.
Can you camp near Cap de Favàritx?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Son Bou, about 17 km away; within 25 km there are 5 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Cap de Favàritx?
Cap de Favàritx is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Menorca: Talayotic sites, lighthouses and turquoise coves and Dry-stone walls, taulas and turquoise calas – by motorhome around Menorca, from Maó to Ciutadella.
What is there to see near Cap de Favàritx?
Places worth a stop nearby: Talatí de Dalt (12 km), Monte Toro (13 km), Cala Macarella (29 km) and Naveta des Tudons (32 km).
When is the best time to visit Cap de Favàritx?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)