What to do · Tabarca Island
Tabarca Beach
Information
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 2 h
- Season
- June to September for swimming
- Who it's for
- For everyone; coarse sand, bring water shoes
What it is
Tabarca beach opens out in front of the harbour, on the isthmus between the village and the countryside. It has coarse sand and very clear water. From 15 June to 15 September there are lifeguards from 11:00 to 19:00 and, in season, an assisted bathing service for people with reduced mobility. In summer it fills up at midday with the boats; out of season it is a quiet walk.
Where it is
The beach occupies the isthmus in the middle of the Isla Plana, between the inhabited part and El Campo, and faces south. It is a couple of minutes from the quay, and is the end of the Monumental Trail that runs through the village. From the sand you can see the Tenaza Grande of the Count of Aranda, an angle of the village wall.
Other coves
If the beach is full, the island has smaller corners, most of them rocky. On the south edge of the inhabited area open the cove and cave of the Birros and the Guardia cove, with the Llop Marí cave, with very clear water. Behind the present harbour is La Mina, a tiny beach with a rock in the middle that was used to hide contraband. All the water around is a marine reserve: if you bring a mask and snorkel, check the rules in the entry for snorkelling in the marine reserve.
Tips
The Alicante Tourism Board recommends not swimming in murky water, swell or currents, carrying a buoy and, better, a life jacket, not feeding the fish and not taking living things from the seabed. In summer an information point operates on the island (965 177 201). To get there, see the boat from Alicante or the boat from Santa Pola.
Frequently asked questions
Are dogs allowed on the beach?
The official information does not say: ask at the information point before going down with your dog.
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