Mike's review
best for island day, boat trip, snorkeling, fortified village
Tabarca is the island day: fortified village, clear water, seafood restaurants, and enough walking to feel different from the mainland beaches without turning into a complicated excursion.
From the source
Isla Tabarca is the only inhabited island in the Valencian Community, reached by boat from Alicante or Santa Pola. The visit is a fortified village, marine-reserve water, and a compact island walk.
Supporting source: Legacy import provenance
Plan your visit
Hours
- · Passenger-boat frequency varies by departure port and season.
- · Adapted-bathing assistance is scheduled daily 10:00-18:00 from 2 July to 15 September 2026.
Admission
Free
Sources: hours
When to go
- Time of day: Morning
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Multiple food options
- Basic restrooms
- Sun-exposed
- Outdoor
What to bring
- Water
- Sunscreen
- swim gear
Good to know
- Partially accessible
- Kid-friendly
- Easy
In my guides
Where Isla Tabarca comes up in my writing.
Planning Alicante
The rest of my Alicante saves, on the city's planning pages.