Tabarca: A Mediterranean Oasis of Tranquility and Astronomical Beauty
In the heart of the Spanish Mediterranean, Tabarca is a haven of calm, especially outside the busy August peak. This small island, once coveted by Onassis, has traditionally been a fishing community. However, overfishing led to a sharp decline in its resources, which prompted its designation as a marine reserve and shifted its economy towards […]
How long does it take to travel through Tabarca?
Tabarca, a small paradise in the Spanish Mediterranean, attracts thousands of visitors every year. Its rich history, impressive biodiversity and crystal-clear waters make it unique. But how much time do you really need to explore it? In this article we give you a detailed guide to help you plan your visit. Size and Accessibility […]
Who lives on Tabarca Island?
Updated November 2026. Tabarca is the only inhabited island in the Valencian Community, but very few people live there all year round. These are the key facts about its inhabitants. How many people live on Tabarca Around fifty people are registered as residents, but in winter far fewer actually live on the island permanently. In […]
History of Tabarca: from pirate hideout to Nueva Tabarca
Updated November 2026. Tabarca is the only inhabited island in the Valencian Community and a rare case in the Mediterranean: a fortified town built in one go, in the 18th century, for a group of families of Genoese origin. Here is its story in brief. A pirate hideout off Santa Pola The island, formerly known […]
Tabarca beaches: what the main beach and the coves are like
Updated November 2026. Don’t expect a long stretch of fine sand: Tabarca’s beaches are small, but they are surrounded by Spain’s first marine reserve, with some of the clearest water on the Alicante coast. The main beach The main beach (Playa Central or Playa Grande) is next to the harbour, opposite the museum. It is […]
Tabarca in winter
Updated November 2026. Tabarca in winter is a different island: no summer day-trippers, an almost empty village and often a calm sea. But it takes more planning, because boats run very little between November and January and many restaurants close. Here is what you need to know before you go. Are there boats to Tabarca […]