{"id":1650,"date":"2025-09-29T06:42:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T04:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/actual-budget-for-a-day-in-tabarca\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T12:22:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T10:22:36","slug":"actual-budget-for-a-day-in-tabarca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/actual-budget-for-a-day-in-tabarca\/","title":{"rendered":"Actual budget for a day in Tabarca"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tabarca Island is one of the most popular destinations on the Costa Blanca. Although it is small, spending the day there has its costs, and it is important to plan ahead to avoid surprises. This article offers you a realistic and up-to-date estimate of what you might spend on a full day, depending on the type of traveller you are.  <\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de contenidos<\/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: #a01a5a;color:#a01a5a\" 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: #a01a5a;color:#a01a5a\" 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 ez-toc-columns-2 ' ><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\/actual-budget-for-a-day-in-tabarca\/#transport-by-boat-how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-to-tabarca\" >Transport by boat: how much does it cost 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\/actual-budget-for-a-day-in-tabarca\/#food-in-tabarca-how-much-does-it-cost-to-eat\" >Food in Tabarca: how much does it cost to eat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/actual-budget-for-a-day-in-tabarca\/#activities-and-extras\" >Activities and extras<\/a><\/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\/actual-budget-for-a-day-in-tabarca\/#example-of-actual-budget-1-person-full-day\" >Example of actual budget (1 person, full day)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/actual-budget-for-a-day-in-tabarca\/#estimate-by-type-of-traveller\" >Estimate by type of traveller<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/actual-budget-for-a-day-in-tabarca\/#tips-for-saving-money\" >Tips for saving money<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/actual-budget-for-a-day-in-tabarca\/#in-summary-how-much-does-a-day-in-tabarca-cost\" >In summary: how much does a day in Tabarca cost?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"transport-by-boat-how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-to-tabarca\"><\/span>Transport by boat: how much does it cost to get to Tabarca?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The price of the ferry varies depending on where you are travelling from. Here is a clear overview: <\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"true\">\n<li><strong>From Santa Pola:<\/strong>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Adults: <strong>\u20ac9\u201310 return<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Children (aged 5 to 9): <strong>\u20ac8<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>You can book online for <strong>\u20ac10<\/strong> at <a>Marinalia \u2013 Boat trip to Tabarca<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Additional source: <a>Tabarkeras \u2013 official rates<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Alicante:<\/strong><br \/>\nApproximately <strong>\u20ac18\u201322 return<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>From Torrevieja:<\/strong><br \/>\nApproximately <strong>\u20ac27 return<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>From Benidorm<\/strong>:<br \/>\nAdd ground transport to Alicante or Santa Pola (approx. \u20ac8\u201315).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check here for all the ways to <a>get to Tabarca<\/a> from different points along the Costa Blanca.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"food-in-tabarca-how-much-does-it-cost-to-eat\"><\/span>Food in Tabarca: how much does it cost to eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are options to suit all budgets. Some indicative prices: <\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>Basic menu (beach bar or caf\u00e9):<\/strong> \u20ac15\u201320<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tourist menu with rice or caldero:<\/strong> \u20ac25\u201330<\/li>\n<li><strong>Full gourmet menu or seafood stew:<\/strong> \u20ac35\u201340 per person (minimum 2 people)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Children&#8217;s meals:<\/strong> children&#8217;s menu from \u20ac10\u201312<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"activities-and-extras\"><\/span>Activities and extras<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tabarca is ideal for walking, swimming or snorkelling. If you are looking for an organised experience, you can book a guided tour: <\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"true\">\n<li><strong>Snorkelling excursion from Santa Pola:<\/strong><br \/>\nIncludes boat, guide, full equipment and photos \u2014 from <strong>\u20ac25<\/strong><br \/>\n<a>Snorkelling in Tabarca \u2013 Marinalia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>See all the activities available on the island:<\/strong><br \/>\nFrom boat trips to complete aquatic experiences<br \/>\n<a>Activities in Tabarca \u2013 Marinalia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other options:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>Free snorkelling equipment hire: <\/strong>\u20ac8\u201310<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kajakken of paddleboarden:<\/strong> \u20ac 15-30<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ice cream, coffee, drinks, souvenirs:<\/strong> \u20ac5\u201315<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"example-of-actual-budget-1-person-full-day\"><\/span>Example of actual budget (1 person, full day)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Concept<\/th>\n<th>Price (\u20ac)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Return ferry from Santa Pola (Marinalia)<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Standard menu with drink<\/td>\n<td>20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Organised snorkelling excursion<\/td>\n<td>25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Extras (ice cream, drinks, souvenirs)<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Local transport to Santa Pola (from Alicante)<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Estimated total:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>\u20ac72<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"estimate-by-type-of-traveller\"><\/span>Estimate by type of traveller<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Type of visitor<\/td>\n<td>Low budget<\/td>\n<td>Medium budget<\/td>\n<td>High budget<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Backpacker \/ young person<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac35\u201345<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac50\u201360<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac70+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Couples tourists<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac50\u201360<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac70\u201390<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Family with children (2+2)<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac80\u2013\u20ac100<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac120\u2013\u20ac150<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac160+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tips-for-saving-money\"><\/span>Tips for saving money<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>Purchase your ferry ticket online<\/strong>: at Marinalia, you can get a return ticket from \u20ac10.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bring sandwiches or a picnic<\/strong> if you prefer not to spend money at a restaurant.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bring your snorkelling<\/strong> gear if you already have some.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Share a menu or dishes for two<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid buying expensive souvenirs in tourist areas<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"in-summary-how-much-does-a-day-in-tabarca-cost\"><\/span>In summary: how much does a day in Tabarca cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The average visitor can spend between <strong>\u20ac50 and \u20ac75<\/strong> per day, including boat trips, food, activities and a few treats. You can reduce your spending by bringing your own food or skipping the excursions. And you can organise everything before you leave Santa Pola.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tabarca Island is one of the most popular destinations on the Costa Blanca. Although it is small, spending the day there has its costs, and it is important to plan ahead to avoid surprises. 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