Perched on the edge of the Sierra Helada Natural Park, the Faro de l’Albir (Albir Lighthouse) is one of those places locals take you to when they want you to see the sea in its rawest colours. Built in 1863, it still shines its light across the waters, a guide for boats and a keeper of stories. The walk up is gentle but uplifting, about 2.5 kilometres from the visitor centre (5 km round-trip) along a paved road with sea views, miradors, a tunnel or two and signs that explain what you’re seeing: cliffs, fossil dunes, maybe even seabirds or dolphins playing offshore.

Today it doubles as an Interpretation Centre, where you can learn about maritime life, past lighthouse-keepers, pirate legends and about how this piece of coastline has shaped local life over centuries. Best time? Early morning light or late afternoon glow. Fewer people, softer sun, cooler breeze. And if you stay past sunset, watching the sky turn gold behind the lighthouse makes the climb and the view totally worth it.