Tabarca Island

Without a doubt, Tabarca Island off the coast of Spain is a major symbol and tourist reference of the Costa Blanca and the Mediterranean Sea.  Located less than 11 miles southeast of Alicante, it is just 1,800 meters long and 400 meteres wide.  Tabarca is an ideal weekend getaway, especially in the off season when you can fully enjoy the quiet beauty of its landscape.  You can plan your transport around the island by reserving a Alicante car hire.

Also known as 'Flat Island' or 'New Tabarca', it is a major stop for many Spanish tourists, attracting up to 3,000 daily visits.  You can reach the island easily by boat from Alicante, Santa Pola, and Torrevieja. 

There are notable examples of historic architecture on Tabarca Island, such as the Church of Saint Peter and Paul, built in Baroque style, and the fortification wall built around the island.  The wall is built of ashlar stone masonry and features arched entrances with royal knightly shields.  Make your way around to all the sights of the island with a car rental in Alicante.

Tabarca has been declared a Protected Marine Reserve since 1986, covering an area of over 1,400 hectares.  While this does mean that you will have a good chance of seeing abundant wildlife during your visit, scuba diving and fishing, or collecting any kind of flora or fauna are prohibited.

Make Tabarca Island part of an island tour and visit other local beach paradises like Benidorm, Denia, or Calpe.  You can save money when you reserve your Alicante car hire online.