UpToWhereWhat can you see from Sa Talaia (Ibiza)?
Ibiza's highest peak guards a tragic aviation history among Mediterranean pines.
From Sa Talaia (Ibiza), the terrain-limited line of sight reaches up to 238 km. The single farthest piece of visible terrain lies 238 km to the northwest (bearing 306°), at 1,711 m elevation. These results account for Earth's curvature and standard atmospheric refraction, computed from 30-meter resolution Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data across 1,963,473 terrain samples.
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The horizon is most open toward the northwest, where sightlines run 208 km on average; terrain closes the view down fastest to the northeast, at 35.6 km.
| N | 84.9 km | |
| NNE | 48.6 km | |
| NE | 35.6 km | |
| ENE | 84.9 km | |
| E | 84.9 km | |
| ESE | 84.9 km | |
| SE | 78.5 km | |
| SSE | 84.9 km | |
| S | 84.9 km | |
| SSW | 84.9 km | |
| SW | 84.9 km | |
| WSW | 102 km | |
| W | 136 km | |
| WNW | 162 km | |
| NW | 208 km | |
| NNW | 151 km |
Farthest named landmarks in view
51 named peaks, hills and headlands stand inside this viewshed. These are the farthest ones you could pick out on a clear day:
| Landmark | Visible distance | Direction | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Javalambre | 238 km | NW · 304° | 2,019 m |
| Sierra de Javalambre | 236 km | NW · 305° | 2,020 m |
| Peñarroya | 234 km | NW · 315° | 2,028 m |
| El Caro | 225 km | NNW · 340° | 1,441 m |
| Encanadé | 224 km | NNW · 334° | 1,394 m |
| Puntal de Tamborero | 222 km | NW · 321° | 1,763 m |
About Sa Talaia (Ibiza)
Sa Talaia, meaning 'watchtower' in Catalan, is Ibiza's highest point at 475 metres, crowned with a stone structure visible across the island. Its windswept slopes hosted a Phoenician settlement at Sa Caleta dating to the 7th century BC, where miners worked to extract lead and silver from regional ore. On 8 January 1972, Aviaco Flight 118 crashed into the peak during approach in dense fog, killing all 104 aboard—a tragedy that weighs on the mountain's quiet summit.
Did you know?
- The Phoenician site at Sa Caleta on Sa Talaia's slopes was inscribed, alongside Ibiza's old town, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.
- The watchtower on the summit was one of dozens built along Ibiza's coastline from the 16th century onward to warn of Barbary pirate raids.
- The name 'Talaia' comes from Catalan for 'watchtower,' reflecting medieval coastal defences.
- Clear views from the summit stretch to Formentera and the Balearic mainland on still days.
- The peak's isolation and harsh winds kept the summit largely inaccessible until the 20th century.
Frequently asked questions
How far can you see from Sa Talaia (Ibiza)?
On a clear day the terrain allows a line of sight of up to 238 km from Sa Talaia (Ibiza). The average visible distance across all 360 directions is 100 km. Atmospheric conditions (haze, humidity) usually reduce practical visibility below the terrain-limited maximum.
What is the farthest point visible from Sa Talaia (Ibiza)?
The farthest terrain visible from Sa Talaia (Ibiza) lies 238 km to the northwest, at an elevation of 1,711 m. Earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction are accounted for in this calculation.
How high is Sa Talaia (Ibiza)?
The observation point at Sa Talaia (Ibiza) sits at 492 m above sea level (Copernicus GLO-30 elevation model).
How is this visibility map calculated?
UpToWhere traces lines of sight in 360 directions from the observer using 30 m-resolution Copernicus terrain data, correcting for Earth curvature and standard atmospheric refraction. You can run the same analysis for any point on Earth with the free calculator.
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