Tabarca Island

Tabarca Island is one of the most charming spots on our coastline, a real treasure off the coast of Santa Pola! Get ready for a day discovering monuments and fantastic seabeds in a place where the cuisine is delicious and deeply rooted in the sea.

It is common to arrive from Santa Pola for a day trip, although you will also find boats that cover this route from Benidorm, for example. And with hotels offering accommodation surrounded by the sea, set sail for a great day out!

What to see on Tabarca Island

If you’re wondering what to do on Tabarca Island, get ready for a getaway with lots to do… and lots of relaxation too! We suggest you start in an unusual way, by visiting the Museu Tabarca Nova, a museum that will bring you up to date on everything you can see and do, with valuable information on the island’s heritage, history and natural and ethnographic wealth. This visit will teach you everything you need to know to enjoy and understand your surroundings.

The Isla de Tabarca Historic-Artistic Site dates back to the 18th century and is surrounded by a wall, significant parts of which are still preserved, such as the entrance gates. Inside, you can visit the Parish Church of San Pedro and San Pablo and stroll through its narrow streets and central square. You’ll love the atmosphere!

Outside the town centre of Isla de Tabarca is the Tower of San José, a defensive structure built in 1790, and finally, the Tabarca Lighthouse is another place of interest to visit. You won’t tire of taking photos!

And you still have the most spectacular heritage of the island of Tabarca to discover: its impressive Marine Nature Reserve with crystal-clear waters. Snorkelling and diving enthusiasts will find a spectacular underwater landscape teeming with life! And, of course, you can relax peacefully on its beach. Are you ready to discover this authentic paradise in our Mediterranean Sea?