{"id":13733,"date":"2026-07-06T10:07:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T08:07:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puraventuraspain.com\/things-to-do-in-tabarca\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T10:27:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T08:27:44","slug":"things-to-do-in-tabarca","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/puraventuraspain.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-tabarca\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Tabarca"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"13733\" class=\"elementor elementor-13733 elementor-13718\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c557fa0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c557fa0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ff1cc0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1ff1cc0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8410e61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"8410e61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Inicio<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a5514a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a5514a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">THINGS TO DO IN TABARCA: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO ACTIVITIES ON THE ISLAND<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8914163 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8914163\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In Tabarca, you can explore its 18th-century walled town, go snorkeling or kayaking in Spain\u2019s first marine reserve, swim in coves with crystal-clear water, climb the lighthouse and the Torre de San Jos\u00e9, peek into the Cova del Llop Mar\u00ed, and end the day with a traditional Tabarca stew overlooking the sea. It\u2019s the only inhabited island in the Valencian Community, and you can see it all in a single day\u2014though it\u2019s definitely worth a return visit. <br><br><\/p><p>The island is 1,850 meters long by 450 meters wide and is just 9 kilometers from Santa Pola, so in a single day you\u2019ll have plenty of time to enjoy history, the beach, and the sea. The key is deciding what you want to do: if you\u2019re looking for the beach and the town, half a day is plenty; if you want to experience the marine reserve up close, it\u2019s worth booking a guided activity\u2014such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/puraventuraspain.com\/en\/adventures-in-the-water\/kayak-with-underwater-vision\/\">kayak tour with underwater viewing<\/a> \u2014and saving the rest of your time for exploring on foot. <br><br><\/p><p>This guide has everything you need to plan your visit: what to see in the town, what water activities to do, how to get there, how much time you&#8217;ll need, where to eat, and the best time to go.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ac74cd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ac74cd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6448cf2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6448cf2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8331e46 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8331e46\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94053a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"94053a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to See in the Town of Tabarca\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2f93c6 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e2f93c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The historic center of Tabarca is a walled fishing village that Charles III ordered to be fortified in the 18th century to protect the island from Barbary pirates who used it as a base. You can walk through it in a short time, and it is the most photographed part of the island. <\/p><p>Here are the points you shouldn&#8217;t skip:<\/p><ul><li><strong>The walls and the three gates.<\/strong>  The walled enclosure is well-preserved, especially the San Rafael, San Gabriel, and San Miguel gates, which provide access to the old town.<\/li><li><strong>Church of St. Peter and St. Paul.<\/strong>  The town&#8217;s main church, dating from the 18th century, is austere on the outside and plays a significant role in the life of the island.<\/li><li><strong>Nueva Tabarca Museum.<\/strong>  Located in the former almadraba warehouse, it tells the story of the island and its relationship with the sea. Admission is affordable and helps you understand what you&#8217;re seeing. <\/li><li><strong>Tabarca Lighthouse.<\/strong>  Dating from the 19th century, it stands in the uninhabited part of the island. The walk to it takes you through the Tabarca countryside and offers the best views of the surrounding area. <\/li><li><strong>San Jos\u00e9 Tower.<\/strong>  An 18th-century defensive fortification located outside the town center, another of the island&#8217;s landmarks.<\/li><li><strong>Cova del Llop Mar\u00ed.<\/strong>  A sea cave with two entrances connected underwater. Legend has it that monk seals used to live there and that they swim through it from one side of the island to the other. You can see it from the water while swimming or paddling.  <\/li><\/ul><p>Tabarca is so flat (its highest point is barely 15 meters) that on foggy days it almost disappears from the horizon. It is this flatness that makes it possible to explore the entire island effortlessly and experience a change of scenery in just a few minutes\u2014from the bustle of the harbor to the tranquility of the countryside. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04afd07 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"04afd07\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b59ce1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4b59ce1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4572007 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4572007\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Best Beaches and Coves on Tabarca Island\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad9f057 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad9f057\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The main beach, <strong>Playa de Tabarca<\/strong>, is next to the harbor. It is a sandy, sheltered beach with shallow waters, making it ideal for families. From there, almost the entire coastline consists of rocky coves with crystal-clear water where you can see the seabed several meters below the surface. <\/p><p> <\/p><p>Here\u2019s a practical tip you\u2019ll appreciate: <strong>bring water shoes or sandals<\/strong>. Many of the best swimming spots are rocky, and going in barefoot is uncomfortable. Be sure to bring sunscreen with a high SPF, since there\u2019s very little shade on the island, and some cash, as many businesses don\u2019t accept credit cards.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-244888f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"244888f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f574043 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f574043\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2f0cb1 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d2f0cb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Best Water Activities in Tabarca<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bbf13b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8bbf13b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Here\u2019s what sets a typical visit to Tabarca apart from one you\u2019ll remember for years to come. The island has been <strong>a protected marine reserve since 1986,<\/strong> which means it has been free of fishing pressure for decades. The result is well-preserved Posidonia oceanica seagrass beds, groupers, white seabream, snappers, octopuses, and visibility exceeding 10 meters on calm days. Few places in the Spanish Mediterranean offer anything like this so close to the coast.   <\/p><p>You can explore on your own if you have your own gear and are familiar with the area, but on an island like Tabarca\u2014with its unique logistics\u2014and especially if it\u2019s your first time, going out with a company that knows the best dive sites completely transforms the experience. Here are three ways to experience it from the water. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86b2493 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"86b2493\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-809f91b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"809f91b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57cefee e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"57cefee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fc55d0 elementor-cta--skin-cover elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"0fc55d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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elementor-size-\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRESERVE\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d4713e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d4713e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/puraventuraspain.com\/en\/adventures-in-the-water\/paddle-surf\/\">Paddle Surf<\/a><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69db2d3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"69db2d3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97f034c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"97f034c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Snorkeling in the Tabarca Marine Reserve<\/h3><p>It\u2019s the star activity and the most accessible one: you don\u2019t need advanced swimming skills or any experience. With a mask and snorkel, you can observe the seabed from the surface, and in Tabarca that means seeing schools of fish, Posidonia seagrass, and, with any luck, a turtle or two. The most recommended areas are the waters near the city walls, Cala del Franc\u00e9s, and the areas around islets such as La Galera or L\u2019Escull Negre.  <\/p><p>If you want to go beyond just taking a dip, a guided <a href=\"https:\/\/puraventuraspain.com\/en\/adventures-in-the-water\/snorkel\/\">snorkeling tour of the Tabarca Marine Reserve<\/a> takes you to spots that almost no one knows about, with a professional guide and equipment included. The tour consists of two sessions, each lasting about an hour, exploring different areas of the island, including its famous caves with crystal-clear water. <\/p><h3>Kayak with underwater vision<\/h3><p>Paddling along the coast of Tabarca is the best way to discover coves that can\u2019t be reached on foot. And there\u2019s a unique twist you\u2019ll only find here: <a href=\"https:\/\/puraventuraspain.com\/en\/adventures-in-the-water\/kayak-with-underwater-vision\/\">kayaks with transparent hulls<\/a>, which let you see the seabed as you paddle without having to get in the water. It\u2019s a particularly great experience for families with children ages 8 and up and for anyone who wants to explore the marine reserve without getting wet.  <\/p><p>The practical difference between providers lies in the departure point. Most depart from Santa Pola and row across, whereas departing from a location on the island itself saves you the crossing and gives you more time to enjoy the best coves. It\u2019s a detail that makes a big difference in how you spend your day.  <\/p><h3>Paddleboarding along the island&#8217;s coast<\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/puraventuraspain.com\/en\/adventures-in-the-water\/paddle-surf\/\">Paddleboarding works really well in Tabarca<\/a> because the Mediterranean has minimal tides, and within the reserve, the currents are almost nonexistent. That makes it an ideal setting for beginners and a very rewarding activity for those who already know how to handle the board. Standing on the crystal-clear water, you can see the seabed passing beneath your feet as you paddle around the island.  <\/p><p>No prior experience is necessary. All you need is a desire to paddle\u2014and, if it\u2019s your first time, the peace of mind that comes from having someone watching over you in the water. The season runs from April to October, with water temperatures above 20 degrees for more than six months a year.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5ab10a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c5ab10a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e03b8d2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e03b8d2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0590f0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0590f0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Get to Tabarca<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da600e8 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da600e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Tabarca is accessible only by boat<\/strong>. The main options are the Tabarqueras ferry from Santa Pola, which takes about 30 minutes and is the fastest and most economical option, and the tourist catamaran from the port of Alicante, which takes about an hour. During peak season, there are also departures from Torrevieja and Benidorm.  <\/p><p>In the summer, it&#8217;s a good idea to buy your ticket in advance, because<strong> seats sell out quickly<\/strong>. If you want complete details on schedules, prices, and departure points, you&#8217;ll find them in this guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/puraventuraspain.com\/blog\/agua\/donde-isla-tabarca\/\">where Tabarca Island is located and how to get there<\/a>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71b1334 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"71b1334\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e284c3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0e284c3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd03c50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd03c50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions About Tabarca Island<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13002b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"13002b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"\u00bfMerece la pena ir a Tabarca?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"S\u00ed. 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Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1540\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1540\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is it worth going to Tabarca? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1540\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6598f9a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6598f9a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6111a2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6111a2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. It combines an 18th-century walled town, Spain&#8217;s first marine reserve, and a size that can be explored in a single day. The only downside is the crowds in the summer, so if you have a choice, go in May, June, or September.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1541\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1541\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long does it take to see Tabarca? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1541\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64250ad e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"64250ad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52d20d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52d20d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One day is enough to do the essentials: explore the town in the morning, go on a water activity mid-morning, have lunch on the island, and spend the afternoon at the beach. If you want to take your time or enjoy it when it\u2019s less crowded, you can stay overnight. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1542\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1542\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What water activities can you do in Tabarca? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1542\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59e418d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"59e418d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9404fe1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9404fe1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Snorkeling, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding in a marine reserve with visibility of more than 10 meters. You can go on your own or join guided tours with equipment included. A unique option on the island is the transparent-hulled kayak, which lets you see the seabed without getting in the water.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1543\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1543\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do you need to know how to swim or have experience? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1543\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-171e8db e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"171e8db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-222ae14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"222ae14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Not suitable for beginners in snorkeling, kayaking, or stand-up paddleboarding. Life jackets are required; the two-person kayak is very stable, and these activities are suitable for families with children ages 8 and up. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1544\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1544\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What should you bring to Tabarca? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1544\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f99071 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7f99071\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d2297f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d2297f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Water shoes or sandals, since many coves have rocky shores; strong sunscreen, since there is very little shade on the island; and some cash, since quite a few businesses don&#8217;t accept credit cards.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53bcff0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"53bcff0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74bfb8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74bfb8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Experience Tabarca from the water with Pura Aventura<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5faa2b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5faa2b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can visit Tabarca as a typical ferry tourist, or you can experience it from within its marine reserve\u2014which is where the island truly reveals what makes it unique. At Pura Aventura, we\u2019ve been organizing activities in Tabarca for years with professional guides, equipment included, and small groups\u2014and we have the advantage of having our own facility right on the island. <br><br><\/p><p>Choose how you want to explore it: on a <a href=\"https:\/\/puraventuraspain.com\/en\/adventures-in-the-water\/paddle-surf\/\">stand-up paddleboarding trip along the Tabarca coast<\/a>, paddling in a see-through kayak over the best seabeds, or exploring marine life on a snorkeling tour. Whatever you choose, you\u2019ll take home more than just photos of the boat. Check availability and reserve your spot before weekends fill up.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inicio THINGS TO DO IN TABARCA: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO ACTIVITIES ON THE ISLAND In Tabarca, you can explore its [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-13733","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/puraventuraspain.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13733","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/puraventuraspain.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/puraventuraspain.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/puraventuraspain.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/puraventuraspain.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13733"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/puraventuraspain.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13733\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/puraventuraspain.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13733"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}