{"id":4424,"date":"2025-10-03T11:28:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T10:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/regulation-2025-of-the-tabarca-marine-reserve-easily-explained\/"},"modified":"2025-11-23T19:56:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T19:56:23","slug":"regulation-2025-of-the-tabarca-marine-reserve-easily-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/regulation-2025-of-the-tabarca-marine-reserve-easily-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Regulation 2025 of the Tabarca Marine Reserve (easily explained)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/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\" 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\/regulation-2025-of-the-tabarca-marine-reserve-easily-explained\/#What_is_the_Tabarca_Marine_Reserve\" >What is the Tabarca Marine Reserve?<\/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\/regulation-2025-of-the-tabarca-marine-reserve-easily-explained\/#Key_rules_and_what_you_can_and_cant_do\" >Key rules and what you can and can&#8217;t do<\/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\/regulation-2025-of-the-tabarca-marine-reserve-easily-explained\/#What_you_need_to_keep_in_mind_easy_summary\" >What you need to keep in mind (easy summary)<\/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\/regulation-2025-of-the-tabarca-marine-reserve-easily-explained\/#Frequently_asked_questions_about_the_regulations_of_the_Tabarca_Marine_Reserve\" >Frequently asked questions about the regulations of the Tabarca Marine Reserve<\/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\/regulation-2025-of-the-tabarca-marine-reserve-easily-explained\/#Can_I_snorkel_without_permission\" >Can I snorkel without permission?<\/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\/regulation-2025-of-the-tabarca-marine-reserve-easily-explained\/#Do_I_get_fined_if_I_fish_from_the_shore\" >Do I get fined if I fish from the shore?<\/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\/regulation-2025-of-the-tabarca-marine-reserve-easily-explained\/#Can_I_anchor_my_boat_near_the_island\" >Can I anchor my boat near the island?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Tabarca_Marine_Reserve\"><\/span>What is the <a href=\"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/activities-on-tabarca-island\/\">Tabarca Marine Reserve<\/a>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a protected maritime zone off the coast of Alicante, designed to conserve ecosystems, marine fauna and flora, and regulate uses such as fishing, diving, and anchoring.<\/li>\n<li>Within the reserve there are integral zones (more restrictive) and reserve zones (with some permitted activities).<\/li>\n<li>The main regulation governing the reserve is <a href=\"https:\/\/noticias.juridicas.com\/base_datos\/Admin\/637413-om-apa-102-2019-de-23-ene-se-regula-la-reserva-marina-de-interes-pesquero.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Order APA\/102\/2019<\/a> of January 23, which establishes the public use regime and restrictions.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/noticias.juridicas.com\/base_datos\/Admin\/o2094-2010-arm.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Order ARM\/2094\/2010<\/a> also applies to anchoring and mooring at diving sites.<\/li>\n<li>Activities are regulated by area (integral or not) and require authorization when not expressly permitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_rules_and_what_you_can_and_cant_do\"><\/span>Key rules and what you can and can&#8217;t do<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a clear explanation of what&#8217;s allowed, what&#8217;s not, and under what conditions in 2025:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1310\">Here&#8217;s a clear explanation of what&#8217;s allowed, what&#8217;s not, and under what conditions in 2025:<\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"3055\">\n<thead data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1375\">\n<tr data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1375\">\n<th data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1324\" data-col-size=\"md\">Activity<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1338\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Allowed?<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1375\" data-col-size=\"xl\">Conditions\/applicable regulations<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"3055\">\n<tr data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1573\">\n<td data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1465\" data-col-size=\"md\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alicante.es\/es\/contenidos\/reserva-marina-tabarca\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n    <strong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1464\">Recreational Fishing<\/strong><br \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1470\" data-col-size=\"sm\">No<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"xl\" data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1573\">Recreational fishing is prohibited throughout the marine reserve.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1867\">\n<td data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1610\" data-col-size=\"md\">\n  <strong data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1609\">Professional\/artisanal fishing<\/strong>\n<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1649\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Sometimes permitted, with restrictions<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1867\" data-col-size=\"xl\">In open waters, the use of certain gear (coarse fishing, trolling) is permitted with authorization. In inland waters, hook-and-eye gear is permitted, but not longlines.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"2047\">\n<td data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1902\" data-col-size=\"md\">\n  <strong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1901\">Scuba diving (recreational)<\/strong>\n<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1931\">Allowed with authorization<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"xl\" data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2047\">In certain authorized areas and upon request, observing maximum quotas.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2270\">\n<td data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2078\" data-col-size=\"md\">\n  <strong data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2077\"><br \/>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/noticias.juridicas.com\/base_datos\/Admin\/o2094-2010-arm.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Boat Anchoring<\/a><br \/>\n  <\/strong>\n<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2108\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Very Restricted \/ Prohibited<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"xl\" data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2270\">Anchoring is not permitted except in emergencies. The use of mooring buoys at dive sites is subject to authorization.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2481\">\n<td data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2317\" data-col-size=\"md\">\n  <strong data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2316\">Extraction of flora, fauna, or materials<\/strong>\n<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2329\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Prohibited<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2481\" data-col-size=\"xl\">Extraction of organisms (algae, shells, etc.) or seabed material is not permitted, except with strict authorization.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2671\">\n<td data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2533\" data-col-size=\"md\">\n  <strong data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2532\">Navegaci\u00f3n libre \/ tr\u00e1nsito de embarcaciones<\/strong>\n<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2545\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Permitido<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2671\" data-col-size=\"xl\">La navegaci\u00f3n est\u00e1 permitida, con respeto de l\u00edmites de velocidad y zonas definidas.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2866\">\n<td data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2712\" data-col-size=\"md\">\n  <strong data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2711\">Use of mooring buoys for divers<\/strong>\n<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2731\">With authorization<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"xl\" data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2866\">Boats transporting divers must use designated buoys, with prior permission.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"3055\">\n<td data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2914\" data-col-size=\"md\">\n  <strong data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2913\">Fishing gear on dive boats<\/strong>\n<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2926\">Prohibited<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"xl\" data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"3055\">Fishing gear is not permitted on recreational diving vessels.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_need_to_keep_in_mind_easy_summary\"><\/span>What you need to keep in mind (easy summary)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>If you&#8217;re a tourist and snorkeler, you can swim freely in permitted areas (snorkeling without special authorization), always making sure not to take anything out of the sea.<\/li>\n<li>If you want to scuba dive, you need authorization and to use authorized areas.<\/li>\n<li>Do not carry nets, hooks, or fishing tools if you are on a dive boat.<\/li>\n<li>Do not anchor where unauthorized, except in an emergency.<\/li>\n<li>If you see areas marked with buoys, use them as safe diving zones when permitted.<\/li>\n<li>Recreational fishing is strictly prohibited throughout the reserve.<\/li>\n<li>During authorized seasons, the local brotherhood may use traditional arts in outdoor areas with permits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_the_regulations_of_the_Tabarca_Marine_Reserve\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about the regulations of the Tabarca Marine Reserve<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_snorkel_without_permission\"><\/span>Can I snorkel without permission?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can snorkel without permission, as long as you do so in designated areas and do not touch or remove anything from the seabed. Respect protected areas and avoid disturbing marine wildlife. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_get_fined_if_I_fish_from_the_shore\"><\/span>Do I get fined if I fish from the shore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Recreational fishing is strictly prohibited within the Tabarca Marine Reserve, whether from a boat or from land. The penalty may be financial or administrative.  <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_anchor_my_boat_near_the_island\"><\/span>Can I anchor my boat near the island?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Anchoring is prohibited except in emergencies, and mooring is only permitted at authorized buoys (usually assigned to diving vessels with prior permission). If you&#8217;re traveling by boat, please inquire before approaching the island.  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