Ferry Schedule: Santa Pola ↔ Tabarca Island
Full season: 2 March to 31 October. Every day, including national and local public holidays. 10 departures with crossings every 30–90 minutes depending on the time of day.
Your ticket has no fixed time. Book online, then at the port simply choose the crossing that suits you. If you end up staying longer on the island than planned, just catch the next return boat at no extra cost.
How your ticket works
No complications. You don't need to decide your return time before you leave home.
Book online in 2 minutes
Buy your ticket from your phone or computer. Instant confirmation — no queues, no ticket booth hassle.
Arrive and choose your boat
Turn up at Santa Pola port when it suits you and board the next available crossing. No specific time, no last-minute rush.
You decide when to return
Your ticket is valid all day. If the island captivates you and you want to stay longer, catch any return boat — last one at 19:15.
What about July and August — are ferries busy?
In July and August ferries fill up fast — on weekends there can be a waiting list. Booking online guarantees your spot and means you won't arrive at the port after a long drive only to find all crossings full. Over 1,200 passengers have rated us 4.8 out of 5.
Tabarca ferry prices
Round-trip included. No hidden extras — what you see is what you pay.
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Best time to visit Tabarca Island
Over 50 years operating this route gives us a certain perspective. This is what we tell people who ask.
The 10:00 boat arrives when the island is still peaceful. The coves are pristine, the water sparkles and you have the whole morning ahead. Travelling with children? Even better — morning snorkelling in the Marine Reserve is spectacular.
Same ferries, same price, 40–60% fewer visitors than August. The Mediterranean is already warm for swimming from May and the experience is incomparably more relaxed. Repeat visitors almost always choose these months.
The island in summer is spectacular, but August weekends are the most crowded of the year. Book online in advance and take the first boat. If possible, choose Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday — the difference is remarkable.
A Tuesday or Wednesday in peak season is radically different from a Saturday. If you have flexibility, choose weekdays. The island has only 80 permanent residents — crowd levels make a huge difference to the experience.
Where to take the boat to Tabarca in Santa Pola
Boarding is at Puerto Pesquero de Santa Pola, 20 km south of Alicante city and just 11 km from the island.
Puerto Pesquero de Santa Pola
Avenida de los Baños, 1
03130 Santa Pola, Alicante
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Free street parking on Calle Patricio Zammit, just 2 minutes' walk from the dock. In July and August spots fill before 10:00 — arrive early if you want to park without stress.
From Alicante: 20 km via AP-7 — approx. 20 min.
From Murcia: 60 km via AP-7 — approx. 50 min.
From Valencia: 180 km via AP-7 — approx. 90 min.
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The original ferry operator on the Santa Pola–Tabarca route · Established 1972
Questions? Call us: +34 623 526 591 · Hours: 09:00–20:30
