Pení, Mountain summit in Cap de Creus, Spain.
Pení is a mountain summit in the Cap de Creus area that rises to about 607 meters. From the top, views extend across Cadaqués Bay, the Bay of Roses, and the surrounding coastal landscape of northeast Catalonia.
During World War II, an American reconnaissance aircraft crashed on the slopes during a mission toward southern France. The United States military later established a radar station at the summit in 1959, which the Spanish Air Force now operates.
The paths connect traditional Catalan villages and reflect customs passed down through generations. Walkers encounter old stone walls and routes that shepherds and farmers have used for centuries.
The area is accessible via marked hiking trails from Roses or Cadaqués, with spring and autumn offering the most favorable conditions. The hike takes several hours and requires good fitness and sturdy footwear for the rocky sections.
For many years, the summit remained difficult to reach because the area was under military surveillance with restricted access. Visitors today can see remnants of the old radar equipment and explore traces of this military history.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
