{"id":1838,"date":"2023-10-20T10:29:47","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T09:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/tabarca-in-1-day\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T23:55:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T23:55:06","slug":"tabarca-in-1-day","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/tabarca-in-1-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Tabarca in 1 Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-685369f5b30bbc78f\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-685369f5b30bbc78f uvc-9203 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-685369f5b30bbc78f .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Have you ever dreamed of exploring an island that has been a refuge for pirates, home to expatriates and a prison during the Spanish Civil War? Tabarca is just such a destination! Located off the Levantine coast, this island not only promises a rich history, but also an incomparable natural experience. In this article, I&#8217;ll guide you through a one-day adventure in Tabarca, making sure you make the most of your time in this paradise.   <\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-315969f5b30bbc7f4\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-315969f5b30bbc7f4 uvc-6556 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-315969f5b30bbc7f4 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/tabarca-in-1-day\/#How_to_get_to_Tabarca\" >How to get to Tabarca<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/tabarca-in-1-day\/#A_glimpse_into_the_history_of_Tabarca\" >A glimpse into the history of Tabarca<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/tabarca-in-1-day\/#Marine_Reserve_and_Natural_Paradise\" >Marine Reserve and Natural Paradise<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/tabarca-in-1-day\/#Activities_in_Tabarca\" >Activities in Tabarca:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/tabarca-in-1-day\/#Relaxation_on_the_beach\" >Relaxation on the beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/tabarca-in-1-day\/#Exploring_the_Historical_Heritage\" >Exploring the Historical Heritage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/tabarca-in-1-day\/#Snorkeling_and_Diving\" >Snorkeling and Diving<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/tabarca-in-1-day\/#The_Gastronomy_of_Tabarca\" >The Gastronomy of Tabarca<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Tabarca\"><\/span>How to get to Tabarca<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-315969f5b30bbc7f4 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To get to Tabarca, you can take one of the famous Tabarcan boats or a <a href=\"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/how-to-get-to-tabarca-from\/go-to-tabarca-from-alicante\/\"> taxi boat from Alicante<\/a>, Santa Pola, or Benidorm. The trip from Alicante lasts approximately one hour and costs around twenty euros round trip. The experience of sailing through the Mediterranean is, in itself, a pleasant prelude to what Tabarca has to offer.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GefYnigwZSA&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-360169f5b30bbc868\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-360169f5b30bbc868 uvc-9665 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-360169f5b30bbc868 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_glimpse_into_the_history_of_Tabarca\"><\/span>A glimpse into the history of Tabarca <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-360169f5b30bbc868 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tabarca has a fascinating history. It was colonised by King Charles III in the 18th century, who rescued Genoese fishing families and settled them in what was then called Nueva Tabarca. Today, the island is a vibrant testament to its past, with less than 60 permanent residents.  <\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-971769f5b30bbc8d2\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-971769f5b30bbc8d2 uvc-6304 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-971769f5b30bbc8d2 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marine_Reserve_and_Natural_Paradise\"><\/span>Marine Reserve and Natural Paradise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-971769f5b30bbc8d2 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tabarca was the first marine reserve declared in Spain, recognised for the quality of its transparent waters and its rich marine biodiversity. It is an ideal place for nature lovers and underwater photography. <\/p>\n<p> The island is also a special protected area for birds, designated by the European Union. Here, you can watch and listen to seabirds in their natural habitat, a real delight for birdwatchers.<\/div><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;322&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-380569f5b30bbc925\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-380569f5b30bbc925 uvc-4112 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-380569f5b30bbc925 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Activities_in_Tabarca\"><\/span>Activities in Tabarca:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-380569f5b30bbc925 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relaxation_on_the_beach\"><\/span><em>Relaxation on the beach<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p> If you are looking for a place to relax, the beaches of Tabarca are perfect. You can sunbathe on the main beach or explore the quiet coves that surround the island.  &nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exploring_the_Historical_Heritage\"><\/span><em>Exploring the Historical Heritage <\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p> Don&#8217;t miss the opportunity to walk around the town and admire the walls and historic buildings. Tabarca was declared a historic-artistic site in 1964, and every corner of the island tells a story.  &nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snorkeling_and_Diving\"><\/span><em>Snorkeling and Diving <\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p> For adventurers, <a href=\"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/activities-on-tabarca-island\/snorkel\/\">snorkeling<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/activities-on-tabarca-island\/diving\/\">diving<\/a> are must-do activities in Tabarca. The best areas include the northern wall, the Cala del Franc\u00e9s, and the Llop Mari cave.<\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-868969f5b30bbc979\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-868969f5b30bbc979 uvc-5873 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-868969f5b30bbc979 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Gastronomy_of_Tabarca\"><\/span>The Gastronomy of Tabarca <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-868969f5b30bbc979 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\">You can&#8217;t leave Tabarca without trying the famous caldero tabarquino, a traditional dish that fishermen used to prepare on board their boats. And for dessert, enjoy a delicious Xixona nougat ice cream.<\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Tabarca is a destination that combines history, nature and gastronomy. Whether you&#8217;re looking for relaxation, adventure or a cultural trip, Tabarca has it all. Just remember to check boat schedules to avoid getting stranded in this beautiful paradise &#8211; explore Tabarca for a day and take home memories to last a lifetime![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GefYnigwZSA&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;322&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Tabarca is a destination that combines history, nature and gastronomy. Whether you&#8217;re looking for relaxation, adventure or a cultural trip, Tabarca has it all. 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