If you have in mind to visit TabarcaI have to tell you that it is one of the best ideas you could ever have. Why? You might ask ... Well, because Tabarca is unique in many ways. It is the only inhabited island in the Valencian Community. It is unique in giving its visitors beautiful sunrises and it is unique in its gastronomy and beaches.
As we can see in the photo above, Tabarca is an island apparently divided into 3 areas. A virgin area where the different coves of Tabarca are located, which I recommend you to visit. The central area of the island, which is where the urban area is and finally the castle area.
What to do in Tabarca with the family?
Tabarca can be enjoyed in many ways. However, as it is an island, I recommend that you enjoy Tabarca at its best. The sea.
The 3 most popular activities to do in Tabarca are:
Snorkelling in Tabarca
Tabarca is beautiful both by land and by sea. Stand on any of its coves or beaches, grab your goggles and snorkel and enjoy Snorkelling in Tabarca . If, on the other hand, you want to go to a spectacular area and also discover the island of Llop Marí, I recommend the snorkelling excursion. I'll tell you a secret, you'll discover places that are not on the maps.
Diving baptism in Tabarca
If snorkelling is not enough for you or if you prefer to take your mask, tank and dive to discover the marine flora and fauna of the island of Tabarca, this is an extraordinary option.
If you don't have the specific certification to be able to dive, I recommend that you take a baptism diving in Tabarca. You should know that the island of Tabarca is a protected natural site, so you can not dive on the island itself, but in a border area, in the Cape Santa Pola
Jet ski excursion to Tabarca
If you like adrenaline and enjoy the speed, you can discover Tabarca by doing an Jet ski excursion. On the island of Tabarca itself there is no company that offers this activity, but you have to take the motorbike in Santa Pola or Alicante. Through this excursion you will see the best side of Tabarca.
How to get to the island of Tabarca
The best way to get to Tabarca is from the port of Tabarca. Santa Pola. It is only nine kilometres away and many boats leave at different times throughout the day. However, you can also get there from Alicante, Torrevieja and even Benidorm.
When to visit the island of Tabarca
It is always a good time to visit this island, but you should know that as it is a very popular tourist destination, in summer (June, July and August) its capacity is much higher than the rest of the year. If you go in summer, you will find the beaches and coves of Tabarca with a full capacity, while if you visit the island at the end of May or September, you will find a suitable temperature so you can swim and do activities but with less people.
Another option that has become very fashionable in recent years is to enjoy the island at Christmas time. There are many families and groups of friends who rent a rural house in Tabarca and enjoy nights like Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve on the island.
