Getaway with your family to a natural paradise: Tabarca Island – Costa Blanca
Getaway with your family to a natural paradise: Tabarca Island – Costa Blanca 🧭🏝️
If you’re thinking of a cool getaway with the family (or even one with friends and kids included), here’s the plan: Tabarca Island! 🏖️ No joke, it’s right next to Alicante and it’s like a mini paradise with history, good food, crystal-clear sea, and zero stress. Perfect for a relaxing day out. ✨
Tabarca Island is the only inhabited island in the Valencian Community and is located about 8 km from the port of Santa Pola and 22 km from Alicante 🗺️ You get on a boat – water taxi (tourist ferry type, not Titanic) and in a little while you will be in this paradise of the Costa Blanca 🌴
BOOK: Sailing Tour to Tabarca Island – Sailing and Swimming
🏰 A place steeped in history (but cool, not boring)😎
Tabarca isn’t just about pretty beaches. Its history is fascinating. It used to be a pirate base (yes, real pirates! 🏴☠️). In the 18th century, King Charles III repopulated the island with Genoese fishermen rescued from Ottoman pirates. 🏛️ What remains now is a super picturesque walled town, with whitewashed houses and cool streets for strolling and taking photos. 📸 If you’re going with kids, you can tell them they’re stepping on “pirate land.” They’ll love it. 🏴☠️ It’s a perfect Costa Blanca Experience for the whole family.
BOOK: Private boat trip and donut ride – Costa Blanca
Escápate con tu familia al paraíso natural de la Isla de Tabarca con: www.experienciascostablanca.com
🌊 Nature to fall in love with
Tabarca was declared a Marine Reserve in 1986, the first in Spain. It’s home to protected marine species and crystal-clear waters. 🏖️ 10-star beaches and water clearer than a well-poured beer. 🌊 The Central Beach is easily accessible, perfect for families with young children. 🤿 The southern coves are quieter and excellent for snorkeling. 🤿 The visibility is fantastic, and there are fish everywhere.
🍽️ Typical Cuisine
You can’t leave without trying the famous Tabarcan caldero, a rice dish with fish cooked in its broth. You’ll also find paellas, fresh fish, and delicious tapas. 🥘🐟 There are several restaurants to eat, all with terraces, sea views, and children’s menus too. So, no one will leave hungry! 🌅 🍽️
BOOK: A day at sea on a private sailing yacht – Costa Blanca
👨👩👧👦 Why go with your family?
✅ Car-free: 100% safe for kids to run and explore.
✅ Ideal size: You can walk around the entire island in just an hour.
✅ Beach, history, delicious food, and relaxation.
✅ Mild weather year-round.
✅ You can also disconnect from work, your phone, and the stress.
✅ You can have a drink while the kids play.
BOOK: Exclusive getaway: Sleep in a wine barrel in Sierra de Aitana on the Costa Blanca
📍 How to get there? 🚤
- From Santa Pola: It takes only 15-20 minutes by boat. It is the most common departure point.
- From Alicante: It takes about 50 minutes.
- You can also leave from Torrevieja or Guardamar availability subject to the season.
💡 Recommendations for your visit
🧴 Bring sunscreen, water, and comfortable shoes.
📷 Don’t forget your camera or phone: every corner is a picture postcard!
🎟️ Arrive early in summer; the boats fill up.
🕶️ Stay until sunset if you can—it’s magical 🎒
BOOK: E-Bike Adventure: From the mountains to the sea 🚴♂️🌊
So what? ❤️
Tabarca Island on the Costa Blanca is more than just a day trip: it’s an educational, relaxing, and fun experience for all ages. Ideal for a family day away from the hustle and bustle, with the perfect blend of culture, history, and the sea. 🌊 TABARCA ISLAND in Alicante – Costa Blanca ❤️
Are you ready to discover this Mediterranean treasure? ❤️