{"id":3951,"date":"2025-09-18T15:17:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T14:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/?p=3951"},"modified":"2026-02-09T16:45:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T15:45:24","slug":"snorkelling-route-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/snorkelling-route-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Snorkelling route for beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"447\">The island of Tabarca is a privileged place to start snorkelling. Thanks to its <strong data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"249\">Marine Reserve<\/strong> and the clarity of its waters, it is possible to discover a great diversity of fish and seabeds without the need for previous experience. Here is a simple route designed for beginners.  <\/p>\n<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\" 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Towards the Posidonia meadow<\/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\/snorkelling-route-for-beginners\/#Section_2_Nearby_rocky_coves\" >Section 2: Nearby rocky coves<\/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\/snorkelling-route-for-beginners\/#Return_point_San_Jose_Tower_area_optional\" >Return point: San Jos\u00e9 Tower area (optional)<\/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\/snorkelling-route-for-beginners\/#Practical_tips_for_beginners\" >Practical tips for beginners<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"508\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Starting_point_Tabarca_Beach_central_beach\"><\/span>Starting point: Tabarca Beach (central beach)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"745\">\n<li data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"585\">\n<p data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"585\"><strong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"521\">Access<\/strong>: direct from the main sandy beach, opposite the village.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"626\">\n<p data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"626\"><strong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"603\">Profundidad<\/strong>: entre 1 y 3 metros.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"745\">\n<p data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"745\">What to see: schools of salema porgies, mullet and some young gilthead seabream.<br data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"691\">Ideal for gaining confidence with your mask and snorkel.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"795\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_1_Towards_the_Posidonia_meadow\"><\/span>Section 1: Towards the Posidonia meadow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"1055\">\n<li data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"860\">\n<p data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"860\">Nothing parallel to the shore, about 50\u2013100 metres from the beach.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"898\">\n<p data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"898\"><strong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"878\">Depth<\/strong>: 2 to 4 metres.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1055\">\n<p data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1055\">What to see: salps feeding, hidden octopuses and starfish.<br data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"976\">It is important not to put your feet or hands on the Posidonia, as it is protected.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1098\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_2_Nearby_rocky_coves\"><\/span>Section 2: Nearby rocky coves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1453\">\n<li data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1171\">\n<p data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1171\">Continue towards the small coves located to the right of the beach.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1234\">\n<p data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1234\"><strong data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1189\">Depth<\/strong>: between 2 and 5 metres, with very clear waters.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1453\">\n<p data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1453\">What to see: obladas (a type of fish), brightly coloured damselfish and, occasionally, juvenile groupers.<br data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1322\">A good tip is to take stale bread in an airtight container to attract fish, although it is recommended to observe them in their natural habitat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1522\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Return_point_San_Jose_Tower_area_optional\"><\/span>Return point: San Jos\u00e9 Tower area (optional)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1824\">\n<li data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1619\">\n<p data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1619\">For those who wish to extend the route, you can continue to the vicinity of the tower.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1660\">\n<p data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1660\"><strong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1637\">Depth<\/strong>: between 3 and 6 metres.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1738\">\n<p data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1738\"><strong data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1674\">What to see<\/strong>: rocky seabeds with sea urchins, sea cucumbers and schools of bogas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1824\">\n<p data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1824\"><strong data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1750\">Level<\/strong>: slightly more demanding, recommended only if you are already proficient with the equipment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1873\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_tips_for_beginners\"><\/span>Practical tips for beginners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"2287\">\n<li data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1970\">\n<p data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1970\">Use a snorkelling vest or buoy if you do not have much swimming experience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2066\">\n<p data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2066\">Avoid the hours when the sun is at its strongest (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.); it is better to do the activity in the morning.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2217\">\n<p data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2217\">Wear polarised sunglasses to observe the seabed from the surface, use marine-friendly sunscreen and bring water to stay hydrated.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2287\">\n<p data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2287\">Do not go alone: it is best to go with someone else for greater 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