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Santa Pola – Tabarca ferry
in just 25 minutes
The island of Tabarca — Nova Tabarca — is the only inhabited island in the Valencian Community. Its waters belong to the oldest marine reserve in Spain, which keeps biodiversity and water clarity exceptional. If you'd like to read up on the beaches, the history and what to see before you sail, have a look at our complete guide to Tabarca Island.
- Underwater views included — no extra charge on any ticket
- Flexible return — board whichever departure suits you
- Pets travel free — your dog needs no ticket
- Suitable for families with babies and pushchairs
- No luggage limit — cool box, parasol, beach chairs
- Ticket valid throughout the season
The seabed at your feet,
without getting wet
Halfway across we stop at the Tabarca Marine Reserve. Head down to the 4 glass viewing points and watch octopus, grouper, posidonia meadows and shoals of fish in real time. No gear. No getting wet. Included with every ticket.
The lowest fare on the Santa Pola – Tabarca route
Boat to Tabarca: when does it leave?
Where you board: the port of Santa Pola
By car from Alicante
Just 25 minutes on the AP-7 from Alicante to the port of Santa Pola. Free parking on Calle Patricio Zammit (2 min walk from the boat).
Exact boarding point
Santa Pola Fishing Port
Av. de los Baños, 1 · 03130 Santa Pola
Look for the orange ticket office. If you booked online, show your QR code and board without queuing.
By bus and public transport
Line L1 Alicante–Santa Pola (50 min). Connections from Elche and Torrevieja. The stop is a 5-minute walk from the pier.
Other services and experiences
Evening cruise along the bay
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays around the bay of Santa Pola at sunset. No booking needed.
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Group discounts
Schools, companies, associations and large families. Tailored quote with invoice.
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Frequently asked questions about the boat to Tabarca
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Pioneers since 1972 · underwater views included · from 9 € · instant confirmation
🎫 Take me to TabarcaFlexible ticket · valid all season · no booking fees · 12 € at the desk → 9 € online
The boat to Tabarca from Santa Pola — Catamarán Nueva Tabarca
Taking the boat to Tabarca from Santa Pola is the fastest, easiest and cheapest way to reach the only inhabited island in the Valencian Community. The Catamarán Nueva Tabarca makes the crossing in just 25 minutes, leaving from the Santa Pola fishing port every day, public holidays included, throughout the season.
We've been pioneers since 1972 on the Santa Pola – Tabarca Island route. More than 50 years of experience make us the operator with the longest history and the deepest knowledge of this crossing. A return ticket costs from 9€ when you buy online — the lowest fare on the route — with underwater views included at no extra charge.
Why go to Tabarca from Santa Pola?
Santa Pola is the closest departure point to Tabarca Island — only 9 kilometres away. That makes it the shortest and cheapest crossing on the whole Costa Blanca. From Alicante the journey takes over 50 minutes and from Benidorm more than an hour, while from Santa Pola you arrive in 25 minutes.
Santa Pola also has the most frequent departures of any option — check the current timetable and plan your day exactly as you like.
Underwater views — what makes us different
Halfway across, the Catamarán Nueva Tabarca stops at the Tabarca Marine Reserve — designated in 1986 as the first marine reserve in Spain. From the 4 submerged glass viewing points you can watch the wildlife and plant life of the seabed without getting wet or needing any diving gear. This stop is included with every ticket at no extra charge and works beautifully for the whole family.
What to see and do on Tabarca Island
Tabarca Island has crystal-clear beaches, an 18th-century old town and the first marine reserve in Spain. Read the complete guide before your visit. Complete guide to Tabarca Island →
