{"id":5430,"date":"2023-03-06T15:06:59","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T13:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/tabarca-en-invierno\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T10:42:56","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T08:42:56","slug":"tabarca-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/tabarca-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Tabarca in winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Updated November 2026.<\/em> 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 <strong>boats run very little between November and January<\/strong> and many restaurants close. Here is what you need to know before you go.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 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\/tabarca-in-winter\/#are-there-boats-to-tabarca-in-winter\" >Are there boats to Tabarca in winter?<\/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-winter\/#what-the-weather-is-like\" >What the weather is like<\/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\/tabarca-in-winter\/#things-to-do-on-tabarca-in-winter\" >Things to do on Tabarca in winter<\/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\/tabarca-in-winter\/#where-to-eat-and-sleep\" >Where to eat and sleep<\/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\/tabarca-in-winter\/#tips-for-a-winter-visit\" >Tips for a winter visit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-there-boats-to-tabarca-in-winter\"><\/span>Are there boats to Tabarca in winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>From Santa Pola<\/strong>, the regular service ends on 31 October. Between November and January departures are very limited or on demand only. Transtabarca says it will resume its regular service on 1 February 2027.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Call before you go<\/strong> (Transtabarca: +34 965 09 44 76) and ask about the return time too: with few departures, missing the boat back is the main risk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Alicante<\/strong>, Cruceros Kontiki operates mainly in season; in winter, check directly with the company.<\/li>\n<li>Sailings are cancelled in strong wind or swell. In winter, check the forecast the day before and call again in the morning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Timetables, prices and parking are in our <a href=\"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/how-to-get-to-tabarca-from\/from-santa-pola\/\">Santa Pola boat guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-the-weather-is-like\"><\/span>What the weather is like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"lt-legal-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Month<\/th>\n<th>Air temperature (approx.)<\/th>\n<th>Water temperature (approx.)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>November<\/td>\n<td>13\u201321 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>18\u201319 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>December<\/td>\n<td>9\u201318 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>15\u201316 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>January<\/td>\n<td>7\u201317 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>14 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>February<\/td>\n<td>8\u201318 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>13\u201314 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>These are average values for this part of the Alicante coast: sunny days are common, but there is hardly any shade or shelter from the wind on the island. Bring a windproof jacket even if it is sunny.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"things-to-do-on-tabarca-in-winter\"><\/span>Things to do on Tabarca in winter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Walk the walled town<\/strong> without crowds: the Puerta de Levante (or San Rafael), the 18th-century Church of San Pedro y San Pablo and the walls. The island is about 1,800 metres long and 400 metres wide, so it is easy to explore on foot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visit the Nueva Tabarca Museum<\/strong>, in the old almadraba warehouse. Winter hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 11:00\u201314:00 and 15:30\u201316:30, and entry is free. Call ahead on +34 965 960 175. More in our <a href=\"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/new-tabarca-museum\/\">museum guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Walk to the lighthouse and the San Jos\u00e9 Tower<\/strong>, outside the walls, in the low winter light.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Photography and birdwatching<\/strong>: without swimmers, sunsets and the rocky coast look even better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-to-eat-and-sleep\"><\/span>Where to eat and sleep<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In winter many restaurants close on weekdays or for holidays. If you want to try the local caldero, <strong>call to book<\/strong> and bring water and some food just in case. There are several places to stay on the island, such as Hotel Boutique Isla de Tabarca and the Casa del Gobernador; check whether they are open on your dates. More options in <a href=\"https:\/\/laisladetabarca.com\/en\/is-it-possible-to-sleep-in-tabarca\/\">where to stay on Tabarca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tips-for-a-winter-visit\"><\/span>Tips for a winter visit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Confirm the outbound and return boats on the day of your visit.<\/li>\n<li>Swimming is only for the brave: the water is around 14\u201316 \u00b0C.<\/li>\n<li>For New Year\u2019s Eve or Valentine\u2019s Day, book well in advance: places are limited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong> in winter Tabarca is quiet and authentic, but there are few boats and many businesses are closed. 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