Tabarca Island
The island’s waters are officially declared a Mediterranean Marine Reserve for their excellent quality and for the biodiversity of their flora and fauna.
Tabarca is the only inhabited island in the Region of Valencia and is located opposite the city of Alicante, 11 nautical miles offshore and near the Santa Pola headland. In fact, it’s more than just an island: it’s a small archipelago that comprises the islets of La Cantera, La Galera and La Nao as well as the Isla de Tabarca itself. It is approximately 1,800 metres long and measures some 400 metres across at its widest point.
In the past, its shores were a refuge for Berber pirates and, in the 18th century, King Carlos III ordered the island to be fortified and a town built, in which to house several families of Genoese fishermen who were being held prisoner in the Tunisian city of Tabarka. The walls surrounding the town have been officially declared a Historical and Artistic Site and an Asset of Cultural Interest.
Organising your trip to the island of Tabarca
A visit to the island usually lasts one day. There are numerous departure times from the port of Alicante, although the regularity of these depends upon the time of year. The boat ride is comfortable and lasts for around one hour. The island can also be reached from Santa Pola and Benidorm.
Once on the island, visitors can enjoy the coves and beaches with their crystal-clear waters and a picturesque fishing port with excellent eateries offering the opportunity to try the traditional “caldero”, the island’s typical dish. We recommend a stroll through the town and a visit to the island’s museum. Visitors can now even enjoy an overnight stay on the island, thanks to the recent opening of accommodation.
- Getting Tabarca from Alicante
- Getting Tabarca from other locations
- Katamaran trips from Alicante
- Where to eat
- Where to sleep
You can get to the Island of Tabarca from the marina (Paseo Tomás y Valiente). Approximate journey time: 1 hour.
Cruceros Kontiki
- Phone: +34 686 994 538
- Phone: +34 686 994 539
- Fax: +34 96 521 63 96
- Av. del Almte. Julio Guillén Tato, s/n, 03001 Alicante, Alicante, España
Timetable
Starting in March
- Alicante- Tabarca: From monday to sunday 11.00 p.m
- Tabarca- Alicante: De lunes a domingo a las 4.30 p.m
From June
- Alicante- Tabarca: De lunes a domingo, salidas a las 10.00 p.m- 11.00 p.m- 12.15 p.m- 1.15 p.m
- Tabarca- Alicante: De lunes a domingo, salidas a las 4.30 p.m- 5.30 p.m*- 6.30 p.m
* Check availability
Price (round trip)
- Adults: 20 euros
- Children under 5 years old: free of charge
The Kontiki company reserves the right to modify its timetables for technical reasons or due to the weather. Outside the summer season, check schedules and prices in the following link: cruceroskontiki.com.
From Santa Pola
Barcos-Taxi. Marina Miramar, Paseo Adolfo Suárez
- El llop marí Tel. 696 910 483
- Veloz Tel. 637 553 257
Aquabus Tabarca
- Av. Fernando Pérez Ojeda
- Tel. 687 916 450
- Tel 678 640 003/ 678 640 004.
- http://www.tabarbus.es/
Transtabarca
- Av. Fernando Pérez Ojeda
- Tel. 689 123 623 / 608 330 422
- www.islatabarca.com
Tabarkeras
- Av. Fernando Pérez Ojeda s/n
- Tel 608 962 266 / 639 893 920
- www.tabarkeras.com
- www.excursionesisladetabarca.com
Tabarca Water Taxi
- Av. Fernando Pérez Ojeda
- Tel. 671 478 961
- http://tabarcawatertaxi.com/
- tabarcawatertaxi@gmail.com
From Benidorm
Excursiones Marítimas Benidorm
- Tel: +34 96 585 00 52
- Para más información Tourist Info Benidorm- Tel: +34 96 585 32 24
Katamaran trips from Alicante
CHARTERS NÁUTICOS Y EXCURSIONES EN CATAMARÁN |
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ACADEMIA NÁUTICA A LA MAR C/ San Fernando 48, Alicante Tel +34-965 143 598 academia.alamar@gmail.com www.academianauticaalamar.com |
ALC Sailing Marina Deportiva Alicante Móvil: 0034-634 531 305 info@alcsailing.com www.alcsailing.com |
ALICANTE CATAMARAN Paseo Tomás y Valiente. Muelle de tráfico interior s/n 03001 Móvil: 0034-694 443 820 Mail: info@alicantecatamaran.com www.alicantecatamaran.com |
COSTA BLANCA SAILING Marina Deportiva Tel: 0034-661 785 305 Mail: info@costablancasailing.co.uk www.costablancasailing.co.uk" |
ESCUELA MEDITERRÁNEA DE VELA Zona Levante, Muelle 8, Alicante Tel: 0034-965 211 955 Móv: 0034-633 489 171 Mail: info@escueladevela.com www.escueladevela.com |
FANAUTIC CLUB Embarcaciones ubicadas en Marina Deportiva de Alicante/ Boats located in Marina Deportiva, Alicante city Móv: 0034- 639 661 398 Móv: 0034-619 270 187 alicante@fanauticclub.com www.facebook.com/fanauticclubalicante |
LA REINA AZUL Muelle de Levante 6, módulo 14, local 2 Tel: 0034- 965 146 887 Tel: 0034-965 120 371 info@lareinaazul.com www.lareinaazul.com |
LLOGA UN LLAÜT Marina Deportiva Alicante MUELLE 8 Zona de Levante, S/N 03113 Pantalán E 53 Alicante Móv: 0034-680 19 13 13 info@llogaunllaut.es llogaunllaut.es |
MAGIC EXCURSIONES Puerto de Alicante, Paseo Marítimo s/n 03002 Alicante (junto a Plaza Canalejas) Tel: 0034-966 423 066 info@magicalicante.com www.magicalicante.com |
OCÉANO C/ República Argentina 55 Bajo Tel: 0034- 966 081 578 Móv: 0034-607 606 690 oceanoalicante@ono.com www.academianauticaoceano.com |
Where to eat in Tabarca
| EL TIO COLLONET C/ D'Azorla 27 03138, Isla de Tabarca, Tel: 0034-965970599 |
| LA ALMADRABA C/ Virgen del Carmen 29 03138, Isla de Tabarca Tel: 0034-965970587 |
| TERE Playa central. Local 5 03138, Isla de Tabarca Tel: 0034- 965961087 Tel: 0034- 649963254 |
| AMPARIN Playa Central s/n 03138 Isla de Tabarca Tel: 0034-965970734 |
| ANITA Centro de servicios Tabarca 03138 Isla de Tabarca Tel: 0034- 965960734 |
| CASA GLORIA II C/ Bernardo Ruso 19 03138, Isla de Tabarca Tel: 0034-965970584 |
| CASA RAMOS Plaça Gran, 03138, Isla de Tabarca Tel: 0034- 965970581 |
| LA CALETA Playa Central s/n 03138, Isla de Tabarca Tel: 0034-965970810 |
| LOS PESCADORES Playa Central s/n 03138, Isla de Tabarca Tel: 0034-965960650 |
| DON JERONIMO C/ Virgen del Carmen 1- 03138, Isla de Tabarca Tel: 0034- 965961283 |
Where to sleep in Tabarca
| HOTEL CASA LA TRANCADA C/ Motxo, 12 03138 Isla de Tabarca, Alicante Tel. (+34) 630503500 info@latrancada.com http://latrancada.com-alicante.com/ |
| HOSTAL MASIN * C/ D'en Mig, 22 03138 Isla de Tabarca, Alicante Tel. (+34) 965960509 http://www.hostalmasin.com |
| EL CHIQUI * C/ D'en Mig, 8 03138, Isla de Tabarca, Alicante Tel. (+34) 965970143 http://www.hostalelchiqui.com |
| NUEVO MASÍN * Virgen del Carmen, 19 03138, Isla de Tabarca, Alicante Tel. (+34) 965 960 509 / (+34) 676 974 423 Fax (+34) 965 960 516 masin@hostalmasin.com http://www.hostalmasin.com |
| HOTEL BOUTIQUE ISLA DE TABARCA*** C/ Arzola s/n Isla de Tabarca (Alicante) Tel: +34 966 292 800 https://www.hoteltabarca.es |
| HOTEL ISLA PLANA*** C/ Arzola nº10, Isla de Tabarca 03138 Tel +34-965 961 869 info@hotelislaplana.com http://www.hotelislaplana.com |
Alicante’s Municipal Tourist Board accepts no responsibility with regard to any possible changes of schedules, prices or any other information.
Museo Nueva Tabarca
Almadraba Warehouse Building.
Phone: 965 960 175
Museum opening hours in winter: wednesday to Sunday
- from 11.00 a.m to 2.00 p.m.
- from 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Museum opening hours in summer: Wednesday to Sunday
- from 11.00 a.m to 2.00 p.m.
- from 4.00 p.m to 6.30 p.m
Free access
Tourist info offices
- Tel: +34 96 512 56 33
- Tel: +34 96 514 92 19
- Tel: +34 96 520 00 00
- turismo@alicanteturismo.com
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