Tabarca Island, Alicante is an island where adventure meets the sun worshipper!
The island is the largest island in a small group (archipelago) of islands known as the 'Islote de la Cantera'. Tabarca Island itself is a protected marine reserve and it is this that draws the scuba divers and snorkellers who swim amongst the vast numbers of fish and marine life that surround this little island.
Island of Tabarca, Alicante Information
The island is 1750 meters long, with a maximum breadth of 300 meters and it is absolutely flat. It is unique because it is the only island that is inhabited on the Alicante coast. The western end is remote, yet in stark contrast the eastern end is populated by the village of Nova Tabarca, which homes a small population of 100 people. The beach is small which the port backs onto. Coves are plentiful around the island and the waters are calm.
As you can imagine this island is very, very popular during the summer season. It is a mecca for everyone from the young to the old because it offers so much for the adventourous tourist.
The main activity of the local population is related to fishing and tourism becomes the main income of the island during summer, especially during July and August.
Getting To Isla de Tabarca - Information
Lying approximately 8 nautical miles (15 km) south southeast from Alicante and 5 nautical miles (9 km) east south east from Santa Pola this island can be accessed by one of the designated ferries leaving Santa Pola, Alicante or Torrevieja on a daily basis. They cost around 14 - 20 euros for a return trip.
From Alicante Marina:
Journey time: approx. 1 hour.
From October to May Thursdays-Saturdays and Sundays
Departures from Alicante 11 am
Return from Tabarca 5 pm
From June to September + Easter Every Day
Departures from Alicante 10.30 am - 11.15 am, 12.30 pm - 3.30 pm
Return to Alicante from Tabarca 2.30 pm - 5 pm, 6 pm - 7 pm
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