ISLAND OF TABARCA

Can anyone give me any advice on what this Island is like, how to get there, what is the cost and how far is it?
Your help is appreciated.

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Almoradi

Hi js,

I HOPE THE INFO ON TABARCA PROVIDES YOU WITH SOME IDEA OF WHAT TO EXPECT & I HAVE ALSO INCLUDED HOW TO GET THERE ETC. PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW YOU GET ON!

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.

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.

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.

If you want to know how to get to the Island of Tabarca from Alicante then the timetable is as follows:

Ferry Operator Barco Kontiki - +34 965 216 396 or +34 686 994 538

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


If you are leaving from one of the other ports I suggest contacting the tourist information for further information or calling the following telephone numbers:

SANTA POLA - TABARCA Baeza-Parodi

30 min

+34-965411113

GUARDAMAR -Santapola- TABARCA

1 hour

+34-966702122

TORREVIEJA - TABARCA Tabardo

75 min

+34-966702122


Information for Parents

It is possible to take buggies / prams out to the Island and we think it is suitable for all ages. Do take travel sickness tablets for your children in case you discover on this journey that they suffer from sea sickness and do take all your nappy supplies, nappy sacks and baby food for them. Make sure you have plenty of water. Plastic shoes for the sea, whether you will be paddling, swimming or cove jumping, you and your children will need them!

My advice to you is this, if you don't want to spend a lot of money on the day then I would advise you take a cool box with a packed lunch. Remember there aren't too many restaurants on the island and visitors are a "captive audience" so to speak, if you want to eat on the island be prepared to pay!

Information for Visitors with Reduced Mobility

There are a few facilities here for the disabled and if you are in a wheelchair you will find the terrain in some places quite difficult.

Tabarca Island Alicante Tourist Information Telephone number +34-902100910

Commented Rio in Almoradi 2011-06-30 18:51:25 UTC