Places
Viewpoint·Easy·Scenic·Hidden gem
Capo Mele Lighthouse Walk
Liguria
Starting from Andora, a maquis path winds around the cape to the 19th-century lighthouse with vertiginous views west towards the French border and east along the Riviera. A hidden gem compared with the crowded Ligurian classics.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
5 km
Elevation
+120 m
Best season
Year-round (best light at dusk)
Parking · Free
Free roadside parking along the Andora approach road near the cape.
Water
No water on the headland — bring your own.
Highlights
- Lighthouse panorama
- Wild rosemary and cistus
- Sunset colours over France
With your dog
Dogs on leash; open scrubland with good scent trails — keep close to the cliff edge.
