Taxi Boat Santa Pola to Tabarca Island: Explore Valencia's First Inhabited Island and Marine Reserve
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Santa Pola

Embark on a journey to the pioneer inhabited island of the Valencia Community. A marine sanctuary from 1986 forward, it’s a perfect spot for engaging in snorkeling or diving. Accommodation for daytime sightseeing. Sample the Island of Tabarca’s traditional cuisine - ‘Caldero Tabarquino’.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Isla de Tabarca - Trip to Isla Tabarca by taxi boat. We take you to Isla Tabarca in just 15 minutes. Regular return service in the morning and afternoon from the port of Santa Pola to the port of Isla Tabarca.

Santa Pola is the closest point on the Peninsula to Tabarca, the only inhabited island in the Valencian Community, located just 3 miles from the Cape. Tabarca Island, declared a national historical site in 1964.

Tabarca is a unique place that captivates with its history, it has the walls, the gates of San Gabriel, San Miguel and San Rafael, the defensive tower of San José, the Governor’s House and the Church. Besides the lighthouse.

It is also an authentic marine paradise (recognized in 1986 as the first marine reserve in the country) with crystal clear waters and spectacular fauna and flora for lovers of diving. The coastline is jagged, formed by small cliffs a few meters high, with pebble beaches and a single sandy beach with transparent waters.

What's Included
  • Round-trip boat ticket from Santa Pola to Isla de Tabarca
Location
Isla de Tabarca
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lancashirepaul
Feb 12, 2024
Wonderful trip - Out of season so options were limited. The staff issuing tickets was marvelous explained everything clearly. €15.00 per person. 25 minutes approximately each way.
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Peggy
Sep 3, 2023
Cool experience! Worth repeating. - Reservation was at 1 p.m. but there was still enough room so we could take a boat earlier. Super friendly lady at the counter. The ride took a little longer every now and then due to strong headwinds, which made it quite a bumpy ride that all 4 of us enjoyed. The return journey also went smoothly. Definitely recommended and plenty of time to explore the island, snorkel and enjoy a nice meal.
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Inspire00923135630
Sep 1, 2023
5* nothing point - Everything went well, we wanted to return from the island earlier than indicated on the ticket, we just had to call to find out when we could return and they were super helpful, there was no problem ☺️
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U7556jvsantiagog
Aug 30, 2023
A gossip with fun and diverse sensations not to be missed, diving is amazed - The island with multiple alternatives is to be enjoyed, the transfer is fun and not long, many gastronomic options on the island and not at all expensive, without a doubt to go more than once
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Manolol532
Aug 11, 2023
It is good to spend the day but it is expensive, the island is very small and it gets very crowded, there is no room for rest - The ticket office and boat staff were very nice, the journey was fast and punctual, the captain was very handsome hahahaha
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Lena
Aug 6, 2023
Taxi boat to Tabarca - High waves on the way out but they slowed down and made it a pleasant crossing anyway. Friendly reception. Fantastic little island with an exciting past. Nice beaches, a large sandy beach and a smaller pebble beach. Good snorkeling. Smooth booking and handling. No queues, then we went in high season.
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Fitmomleusden
Aug 2, 2023
Fast taxi to Tabarca - Fast water taxi to Tabarca, no more, no less. Return route somewhat unclear in terms of collecting. The lady in charge didn't speak a word of English and asked several times nombro nombro? We gave our cards and didn't understand what she meant. Then she got annoyed and we were able to move on without answering her question.
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Marc
Oct 27, 2023
Nice trip to spend a day doing - After booking, it was unclear how to download tickets, but it turned out that you could pick up tickets on the spot at the yellow kiosk at the port. nice outing. Many restaurants on the island. WARM weather is necessary for swimming because of the wind that otherwise makes it very chilly. On our day it was 25 degrees but no swimming.
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