Cap de Creus
Cadaqués, Spain
The easternmost point of mainland Spain: wind-carved rocks, hidden coves and a lighthouse Dalí loved.
Cap de Creus is the easternmost point of the Iberian Peninsula, at the eastern end of the Pyrenees. The area was recognised as worthy of protection in 1984, and the natural park was established by law in 1998; it covers about 13,886 hectares. The rocks record the evolution of the middle crust during the formation of a fold mountain range, and the deformation structures are regarded as especially rich. The lighthouse was built in 1853 and its tower is eleven metres high; it is considered the easternmost lighthouse on the peninsula.
Next to the lighthouse there is a restaurant serving regional cuisine and an information office for the natural park. The coves of Cala Fredosa and Cala Jugadora are only a few metres away. The tramontane wind has shaped the coast around Cadaqués, so expect wind. Find out about access and parking before you go.
- Nearest town
- Cadaqués, Spain
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 42.3190, 3.3160
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–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (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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- Càmping CadaquésCampsite4 km from Cap de CreusCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping AmpurdanesCampsite12 km from Cap de CreusTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
- Joncar MarCampsite14 km from Cap de CreusTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Càmping Sant MiquelCampsite16 km from Cap de CreusTentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterShowersWaste disposal
- Las PalmerasCampsite23 km from Cap de CreusTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Las Dunas Camping BungalowparkCampsite24 km from Cap de CreusTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Cap de Creus?
Cap de Creus is in Cadaqués, Spain, at GPS 42.3190, 3.3160. It is about 13 km from Roses.
Can you camp near Cap de Creus?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Càmping Cadaqués, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 33 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Cap de Creus?
Cap de Creus is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Costa Brava and Dalí’s coast.
What is there to see near Cap de Creus?
Places worth a stop nearby: Empúries (26 km), Collioure (30 km), Dalí Theatre-Museum (30 km) and Besalú (53 km).
When is the best time to visit Cap de Creus?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)