{"id":29681,"date":"2019-02-04T11:47:11","date_gmt":"2019-02-04T11:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viajesislatabarca.com\/?page_id=29681"},"modified":"2026-09-07T16:28:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T16:28:38","slug":"tabarca-island-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/viajesislatabarca.com\/en\/tabarca-island-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Tabarca Island FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"29681\" class=\"elementor elementor-29681 elementor-240\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bdc35b1 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bdc35b1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b29fb2c sc_inner_width_none sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\" data-id=\"b29fb2c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3960282 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"3960282\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n\/* CSS propio de esta p\u00e1gina (cola de la hoja vit-, ya en producci\u00f3n) *\/\n.vit-page-faq .vit-header--left{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:22px;max-width:none}.vit-page-faq .vit-header--left .vit-card__icon{margin-bottom:0;font-size:26px}.vit-page-faq .vit-header--left .vit-title{margin:0;font-size:clamp(21px, 1vw + 17px, 26px)}.vit-page-faq .vit-section--dark .vit-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}.vit-page-faq .vit-section--dark .vit-card:hover{transform:none;box-shadow:none;border-color:rgba(232,96,58,.5)}.vit-page-faq .vit-section--dark .vit-card__meta{background:rgba(232,96,58,.18);color:#ffb59d;font-size:13px;line-height:1.45;white-space:normal;border-radius:var(--vit-r-sm);padding:6px 12px}.vit-page-faq .vit-section--dark .vit-card p{margin:0;font-size:14px}.vit-page-faq .vit-hero__sub{max-width:640px}\n<\/style>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- viajes-content-ui 0.2.0 \u00b7 \/preguntas-frecuentes-isla-de-tabarca\/ \u00b7 marcado normalizado. 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More than 50 years taking travellers to Tabarca.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"vit-pills vit-pills--center\">\n          <span class=\"vit-pill vit-pill--dark\">\ud83c\udfab From 9\u20ac online<\/span>\n          <span class=\"vit-pill vit-pill--dark\"><span data-viajes-schedule=\"duration\">\u23f1 25 min crossing<\/span><\/span>\n          <span class=\"vit-pill vit-pill--dark\">\ud83d\udc3e Pets travel free<\/span>\n          <span class=\"vit-pill vit-pill--dark\">\ud83d\udd2d Underwater views included<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"vit-hero__waves\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n      <svg viewBox=\"0 0 1440 42\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0,18 C360,42 720,0 1080,22 C1260,34 1380,10 1440,20 L1440,42 L0,42 Z\" fill=\"#ffffff\"\/><\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <nav class=\"vit-tabnav\" aria-label=\"Categories of frequently asked questions\">\n    <div class=\"vit-tabnav__inner\">\n      <span class=\"vit-tabnav__btn is-active\" data-vit-scrollto=\"faq2-billete\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\ud83c\udfab Tickets and prices<\/span>\n      <span class=\"vit-tabnav__btn\" data-vit-scrollto=\"faq2-barco\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\u26f5 The boat<\/span>\n      <span class=\"vit-tabnav__btn\" data-vit-scrollto=\"faq2-isla\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f The island<\/span>\n      <span class=\"vit-tabnav__btn\" data-vit-scrollto=\"faq2-practico\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\ud83d\udccd Getting to the port<\/span>\n      <span class=\"vit-tabnav__btn\" data-vit-scrollto=\"faq2-nocturno\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\ud83c\udf19 Evening cruise<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/nav>\n\n  <section class=\"vit-section vit-section--tight\" id=\"faq2-billete\" data-vit-anchor>\n    <div class=\"vit-container vit-container--narrow\">\n      <div class=\"vit-header vit-header--left vit-reveal\">\n        <span class=\"vit-card__icon\">\ud83c\udfab<\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"vit-title\">Tickets and prices<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"vit-faq\" data-vit-stagger>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item is-open vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">How much does the boat to Tabarca from Santa Pola cost?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">Buying online, a <strong>return ticket costs \u20ac9 for adults<\/strong> and <strong>\u20ac8 for children aged 4 to 8<\/strong>. Under-4s travel <strong>completely free<\/strong>. If you buy at the ticket desk the price goes up to \u20ac12. Underwater views are included with every ticket at no extra charge. <a href=\"https:\/\/viajesislatabarca.com\/en\/tabarca-ferry-prices\/\">See all prices \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">Where can I buy tickets to Tabarca?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">You can buy tickets in two ways: <strong>online<\/strong> through our website \u2014 with instant confirmation and \u20ac3 cheaper than the desk price \u2014 or at our <strong>orange ticket office<\/strong> in the port of Santa Pola on the day. <a href=\"https:\/\/viajesislatabarca.com\/producto\/santa-pola-tabarca-island-round-trip-ticket\/\">Buy online \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">Can the ticket be used on different days? Is it flexible?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">Yes. The online ticket is valid for <strong>any day within the same season<\/strong>. You can go one day, sleep on the island and come back on a different day \u2014 the ticket covers the outbound and return whatever day you come back. There's no need to book a return time.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">Is the ticket refundable?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">Yes. You can request a refund as long as you ask for it <strong>within the season<\/strong> in which it was bought and no promotional code has been used. To arrange a refund, contact us on WhatsApp at <strong>623 526 591<\/strong>.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">Are there deals for groups or schools?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">Yes, we have special rates for groups, school trips and companies. To request a quote, email us at <strong>info@viajesislatabarca.com<\/strong> or WhatsApp us at <strong>623 526 591<\/strong> telling us the number of people and the date. <a href=\"https:\/\/viajesislatabarca.com\/oferta-grupos-tabarca\/\">See group offers \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">Do I need to book in advance?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">It isn't compulsory, but <strong>we recommend buying online in advance<\/strong> in high season (July and August), since the boat holds 250 people and the most popular departures can fill up. Buying online secures your place and saves you time at the desk.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"vit-pricebanner vit-reveal\">\n        <div class=\"vit-pricebanner__left\">\n          <span class=\"vit-kv__label\">Return ticket price<\/span>\n          <div class=\"vit-pricebanner__row\">\n            <span class=\"vit-pricebanner__main\">9\u20ac<\/span>\n            <span class=\"vit-pricebanner__old\">online \u00b7 <s>\u20ac12 at the desk<\/s><\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-pricebanner__feats\">\n            <span class=\"vit-pill vit-pill--ok\">Underwater views included<\/span>\n            <span class=\"vit-pill vit-pill--ok\">Pets travel free<\/span>\n            <span class=\"vit-pill vit-pill--ok\">Children &lt;4 years free<\/span>\n            <span class=\"vit-pill vit-pill--ok\">Instant confirmation<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/viajesislatabarca.com\/producto\/santa-pola-tabarca-island-round-trip-ticket\/\" class=\"vit-btn vit-btn--lg\">\ud83c\udfab Buy your ticket online<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"vit-section vit-section--gray vit-section--tight\" id=\"faq2-barco\" data-vit-anchor>\n    <div class=\"vit-container vit-container--narrow\">\n      <div class=\"vit-header vit-header--left vit-reveal\">\n        <span class=\"vit-card__icon\">\u26f5<\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"vit-title\">The boat<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"vit-faq\" data-vit-stagger>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">How long does the boat from Santa Pola to Tabarca take?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">The crossing takes roughly <strong>25 minutes<\/strong>. Halfway across, the catamaran stops for a few minutes at the Tabarca Marine Reserve for the underwater views, so the total door-to-door time is around 30\u201335 minutes. <a href=\"https:\/\/viajesislatabarca.com\/en\/tabarca-ferry-boat\/\">Get to know the boat \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">What are the underwater views? Are they included?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">The underwater views are a stop we make at the <strong>Tabarca Marine Reserve<\/strong> \u2014 the first marine reserve in Spain. The catamaran has <strong>4 submerged glass viewing points<\/strong> from which you can watch the plant and animal life of the seabed without getting wet. It's <strong>fully included<\/strong> with every ticket at no extra cost.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I go to Tabarca with a dog?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">Yes. On the Catamar\u00e1n Nueva Tabarca, <strong>pets travel completely free<\/strong>. They must be accompanied at all times and comply with current regulations (vaccinations, microchip, etc.). On the island you can take your dog along the paths and most of the coves \u2014 the main beach has restrictions in high season. <a href=\"https:\/\/viajesislatabarca.com\/mascotas\/\">More about travelling with pets \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">What can I bring on the boat?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">You can bring <strong>whatever you need<\/strong>: cool box, parasol, beach chairs, pushchair, luggage if you're sleeping on the island. There are no luggage restrictions. The boat has a bar on board with soft drinks, beer and water during the crossing.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">What are the Santa Pola\u2013Tabarca ferry times?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">Times vary by season. We have the <strong>widest range of departures<\/strong> of any company operating on the route. <a href=\"https:\/\/viajesislatabarca.com\/en\/santa-pola-tabarca-island-ferry-schedules-prices\/\">Check the current timetable \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"vit-section vit-section--tight\" id=\"faq2-isla\" data-vit-anchor>\n    <div class=\"vit-container vit-container--narrow\">\n      <div class=\"vit-header vit-header--left vit-reveal\">\n        <span class=\"vit-card__icon\">\ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f<\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"vit-title\">Tabarca Island<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"vit-faq\" data-vit-stagger>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">How long does it take to walk around Tabarca Island?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">Tabarca Island is <strong>1,800 metres long by 450 metres wide<\/strong>. You can walk the whole island in around <strong>2 hours<\/strong> at a gentle pace. Add swimming, lunch and snorkelling and a full day is perfect for enjoying it without rushing. <a href=\"https:\/\/viajesislatabarca.com\/que-hacer-en-tabarca\/\">What to do in Tabarca \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">What can you do in one day on Tabarca Island?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">A day is perfect for the essentials: swimming at Playa de Levante, snorkelling in the Marine Reserve, walking the walled old town, visiting the Torre de San Jos\u00e9 and eating caldero tabarquino in one of the restaurants. <a href=\"https:\/\/viajesislatabarca.com\/que-hacer-en-tabarca\/\">See all the activities \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">Where can you swim on Tabarca Island?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">For <strong>families with children<\/strong>, Playa de Levante and \"La Poera\" are the easiest, with shallow water. For more advanced snorkelling, <strong>\"La Cova del Llop Mar\u00ed\"<\/strong> and <strong>\"La Cala del Franc\u00e9s\"<\/strong> have the most spectacular seabed on the island.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">What should I take to Tabarca Island for the day?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">Essential: <strong>sun cream and a hat<\/strong> \u2014 there's very little shade on the island. For the beach: <strong>a parasol and chairs<\/strong> (you can bring them on the boat without any problem). <strong>Water shoes<\/strong> for the rocky areas. If you want to explore the seabed, <strong>a snorkel mask<\/strong>. There are restaurants and a few basic shops on the island.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">How many people live on Tabarca Island?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">Tabarca Island currently has <strong>51 registered residents<\/strong> living there permanently. That number multiplies during the summer months when thousands of visitors arrive each day. It's the only inhabited island village in the Valencian Community.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">Where is Tabarca Island?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">Tabarca Island is in the <strong>Mediterranean Sea, 11 km off the coast of Santa Pola<\/strong> (Alicante). It's the only inhabited island municipality in the Valencian Community and was declared a <strong>Marine Reserve<\/strong> in 1986 \u2014 the first in Spain. From the port of Santa Pola you get there in just 25 minutes by catamaran.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">Are there restaurants on Tabarca Island? What should I eat?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">Yes, the island has several restaurants open during the season. The star dish is <strong>caldero tabarquino<\/strong> \u2014 a creamy rice cooked in stock made from the rock fish of the Marine Reserve, served with alioli. You'll also find beach bars and caf\u00e9s. Restaurants tend to fill up in summer, so it's worth going early or calling ahead. <a href=\"https:\/\/viajesislatabarca.com\/que-comer-en-tabarca-gastronomia\/\">Food and drink in Tabarca \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">Can you sleep on Tabarca Island?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">Yes. Tabarca has a small hotel in the old <strong>Casa del Gobernador<\/strong> with very limited capacity \u2014 you need to book well ahead, especially in July and August. There are also a few holiday rentals. If you stay overnight, our boat ticket is <strong>flexible and valid for coming back on any other day<\/strong> of the season.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">When is the best time to visit Tabarca?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">The boat runs <strong>during the season<\/strong> \u2014 check the current dates. The months of <strong>May, June and September<\/strong> are ideal: the water is already warm, there are fewer crowds than in August and the restaurants have tables free. July and August are high season \u2014 more atmosphere, but also more tourists. <strong>Patron saint festival: 1 and 2 August<\/strong>, the feast of San Pedro and San Pablo.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"vit-section vit-section--gray vit-section--tight\" id=\"faq2-practico\" data-vit-anchor>\n    <div class=\"vit-container vit-container--narrow\">\n      <div class=\"vit-header vit-header--left vit-reveal\">\n        <span class=\"vit-card__icon\">\ud83d\udccd<\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"vit-title\">Getting to the port<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"vit-faq\" data-vit-stagger>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">Where does the boat to Tabarca leave from?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">The boat leaves from the <strong>Santa Pola fishing port<\/strong>, at Avenida de los Ba\u00f1os, 1 (03130 Santa Pola, Alicante). Look for the <strong>orange ticket office<\/strong> \u2014 not the blue one or the other coloured ones, which belong to other companies. If you booked online, show your QR code at the desk and board straight away. <a href=\"https:\/\/viajesislatabarca.com\/en\/day-trip-to-tabarca\/\">How to reach the port \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">Where can I park to go to Tabarca from Santa Pola?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">Next to the pier there's a <strong>free public area<\/strong>. If it's full, the nearest car parks are: <strong>Parking AMFISA<\/strong> (654 589 164), <strong>Parking Marina Miramar<\/strong> (618 088 210), <strong>Parking del Castillo<\/strong> (966 692 284) and <strong>Parking Puerto Mar\u00edtimo<\/strong> (965 412 403). The furthest is a 5-minute walk from the pier.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">How do I get to the port of Santa Pola from Alicante, Elche or Torrevieja?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">From <strong>Alicante<\/strong>: 20 minutes on the N-332 heading south. From <strong>Elche<\/strong>: 25 minutes on the CV-855. From <strong>Torrevieja<\/strong>: 25 minutes on the N-332 heading north. We recommend arriving <strong>15 minutes before<\/strong> your chosen departure. <a href=\"https:\/\/viajesislatabarca.com\/como-llegar-al-puerto-de-santa-pola\/\">Full directions guide \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I go to Tabarca directly from Alicante?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\"><strong>There's no direct ferry from the city of Alicante.<\/strong> The only way to reach Tabarca by boat is from the <strong>port of Santa Pola<\/strong>, just 20 minutes from Alicante on the N-332. Once in Santa Pola, the catamaran crossing takes 25 minutes. All in, from the centre of Alicante to Tabarca it's under <strong>50 minutes<\/strong> door to door. <a href=\"https:\/\/viajesislatabarca.com\/en\/day-trip-to-tabarca\/\">Getting here from Alicante \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I go to Tabarca from Torrevieja, Benidorm or Guardamar?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">There's no direct ferry from any of these towns. All departures are from <strong>Santa Pola<\/strong>, the closest port to Tabarca. From <strong>Torrevieja<\/strong>: 25 min by car. From <strong>Guardamar del Segura<\/strong>: 15 min. From <strong>Benidorm<\/strong>: about 1 hour. It's perfectly possible to do the trip in a day from any of these places.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"vit-section vit-section--tight\" id=\"faq2-nocturno\" data-vit-anchor>\n    <div class=\"vit-container vit-container--narrow\">\n      <div class=\"vit-header vit-header--left vit-reveal\">\n        <span class=\"vit-card__icon\">\ud83c\udf19<\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"vit-title\">Evening cruise<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"vit-faq\" data-vit-stagger>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">How much does the evening cruise cost?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">The price is <strong>\u20ac5 per person<\/strong>. Under-4s go free. The cruise takes in the bay of Santa Pola at night \u2014 a completely different experience from the daytime trip to Tabarca. <a href=\"https:\/\/viajesislatabarca.com\/paseos-maritimos-bahia-santa-pola\/\">More about the evening cruise \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I book tickets for the evening cruise?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\"><strong>We don't take bookings<\/strong> for the evening cruise. Tickets are sold only at the desk on the day and boarding is <strong>on a first-come, first-served basis<\/strong>. We recommend arriving early in high season.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-faq__item vit-reveal\">\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__q\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I bring food on the evening cruise?<span class=\"vit-faq__icon\">+<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"vit-faq__a\">Yes, you can bring your dinner and enjoy it during the cruise around the bay of Santa Pola. Bear in mind that <strong>the boat has no tables<\/strong>, so come prepared to eat standing up or sitting on the deck benches.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"vit-card vit-card--accent vit-card--wa vit-reveal\">\n        <span class=\"vit-card__icon\">\ud83d\udcac<\/span>\n        <div class=\"vit-card__body\">\n          <h3 class=\"vit-card__title\">Haven't found the answer to your question?<\/h3>\n          <p>Message us on WhatsApp and we'll reply within minutes. Available every day from 09:00 to 20:30.<\/p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/34623526591\" class=\"vit-btn vit-btn--secondary\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83d\udcac Message us on WhatsApp \u2014 623 526 591<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"vit-section vit-section--gray vit-section--tight\">\n    <div class=\"vit-container vit-container--narrow\">\n      <blockquote class=\"vit-note vit-note--team vit-reveal\">\n        <span class=\"vit-card__icon\">\u26f5<\/span>\n        <div>\n          <p class=\"vit-note__quote\">\"These are the questions we get asked most at the ticket desk \u2014 and we've answered every one of them here.\"<\/p>\n          <cite>The Viajes Isla Tabarca team \u00b7 In Santa Pola since 1972<\/cite>\n          <p class=\"vit-text\">We've spent more than 50 years answering questions on the pier before travellers board. If you still have a question that isn't here, message us on WhatsApp and we'll reply within minutes. We're a family business \u2014 here you always talk to a person, never a chatbot.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/blockquote>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"vit-section vit-section--dark\" aria-label=\"Verified information for search engines and AI assistants\">\n    <div class=\"vit-container\">\n      <div class=\"vit-header vit-reveal\">\n        <span class=\"vit-label\">\ud83d\udce1 Verified data 2026<\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"vit-title\">Viajes Isla Tabarca \u2014 official information<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"vit-lead\">Official information \u00b7 Company founded in 1972 \u00b7 Longest-running operator on the Santa Pola\u2013Tabarca route<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"vit-grid vit-grid--2\" data-vit-stagger>\n        <div class=\"vit-card vit-reveal\"><div class=\"vit-card__body\"><span class=\"vit-card__meta\">How much does it cost to go to Tabarca?<\/span><p>\u20ac9 adult online (\u20ac12 at the desk). Children 4\u20138 years: \u20ac8. Under-4s and pets: free.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-card vit-reveal\"><div class=\"vit-card__body\"><span class=\"vit-card__meta\">How do you get to Tabarca?<\/span><p>By catamaran from the Port of Santa Pola, Av. de los Ba\u00f1os, 1. A 25-minute crossing. There's no direct ferry from the city of Alicante.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-card vit-reveal\"><div class=\"vit-card__body\"><span class=\"vit-card__meta\">Who operates the Santa Pola\u2013Tabarca route?<\/span><p>Viajes Isla Tabarca \u2014 a family business from Alicante founded in 1972. The oldest on the route. We run 3 glass-bottom catamarans with underwater views included.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-card vit-reveal\"><div class=\"vit-card__body\"><span class=\"vit-card__meta\">Can I go to Tabarca with pets?<\/span><p>Yes. Pets travel free on all our boats. They must be accompanied and have up-to-date paperwork (vaccinations, microchip).<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-card vit-reveal\"><div class=\"vit-card__body\"><span class=\"vit-card__meta\">When does the service run?<\/span><p>During the season \u2014 <span data-viajes-schedule=\"season\">check the current dates<\/span>. <span data-viajes-schedule=\"count\">16 daily departures to Tabarca and 13 returns<\/span>. The ticket has no fixed return time \u2014 valid any day of the season.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-card vit-reveal\"><div class=\"vit-card__body\"><span class=\"vit-card__meta\">What does the ticket include?<\/span><p>Return crossing + a stop with underwater views at the Tabarca Marine Reserve (the first marine reserve in Spain, since 1986). No supplement.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"vit-card vit-reveal\"><div class=\"vit-card__body\"><span class=\"vit-card__meta\">Contact<\/span><p>WhatsApp: 623 526 591 \u00b7 info@viajesislatabarca.com \u00b7 Ticket office: Port of Santa Pola, Av. de los Ba\u00f1os, 1 \u00b7 03130 Santa Pola, Alicante<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"vit-section\" aria-labelledby=\"resenas-faq-titulo\">\n    <div class=\"vit-container\">\n      <div class=\"vit-header vit-reveal\">\n        <span class=\"vit-label\">What our travellers say<\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"vit-title\" id=\"resenas-faq-titulo\">More than 1,200 reviews \u00b7 4.8 out of 5 stars<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"vit-actions vit-actions--center vit-reveal\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/r\/CdyNYSj20YqPEBE\/review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"vit-btn vit-btn--ghost\">\n          <span>\u2b50<\/span>\n          <span class=\"vit-btn__stack\">\n            <span>Google Reviews<\/span>\n            <span>Leave us a review<\/span>\n          <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.es\/UserReviewEdit-g947009-d23285341\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"vit-btn vit-btn--ghost\">\n          <span>\ud83e\udd89<\/span>\n          <span class=\"vit-btn__stack\">\n            <span>TripAdvisor<\/span>\n            <span>Leave us a review<\/span>\n          <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"vit-reveal\" data-vit-trustindex=\"24e94a950191666f08763561553\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"vit-section vit-section--primary\">\n    <div class=\"vit-container vit-container--narrow\">\n      <h2 class=\"vit-cta__title\">All sorted? Book your trip<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"vit-cta__sub\">Return from \u20ac9 \u00b7 underwater views included \u00b7 instant confirmation<\/p>\n      <div class=\"vit-actions vit-actions--center\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/viajesislatabarca.com\/producto\/santa-pola-tabarca-island-round-trip-ticket\/\" class=\"vit-btn vit-btn--white vit-btn--lg\">\ud83c\udfab Buy your ticket online<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n  \"itemListElement\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 1,\n      \"name\": \"Home\",\n      \"item\": \"https:\/\/viajesislatabarca.com\/\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 2,\n      \"name\": \"Tabarca Island frequently asked questions\",\n      \"item\": \"https:\/\/viajesislatabarca.com\/preguntas-frecuentes-isla-de-tabarca\/\"\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How much does the boat to Tabarca from Santa Pola cost?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Buying online, a return ticket costs \u20ac9 for adults and \u20ac8 for children aged 4 to 8. 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If it's full, the nearest car parks are: Parking AMFISA (654 589 164), Parking Marina Miramar (618 088 210), Parking del Castillo (966 692 284) and Parking Puerto Mar\u00edtimo (965 412 403).\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How long does it take to walk around Tabarca Island?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Tabarca Island is 1,800 metres long by 450 metres wide. 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In summer thousands of visitors arrive each day.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What are the Santa Pola\u2013Tabarca ferry times?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Times vary by season and are updated regularly. Viajes Isla Tabarca has the widest range of departures of any company operating on the route. Check the current timetable at viajesislatabarca.com\/horario-isla-de-tabarca\/\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is the boat ticket to Tabarca refundable?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. You can request a refund as long as you ask for it within the season in which it was bought and no promotional code has been used. Contact us on WhatsApp at 623 526 591.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Do I need to book in advance to go to Tabarca?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"It isn't compulsory, but we recommend buying online in advance in high season (July and August), since the boat holds 250 people and the most popular departures can fill up.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How much does the evening cruise around the bay of Santa Pola cost?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The price is \u20ac5 per person. Under-4s go free. Bookings aren't accepted \u2014 tickets are bought at the desk on the day on a first-come, first-served basis.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How do I get to the port of Santa Pola from Alicante?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"From Alicante: 20 minutes on the N-332 heading south. From Elche: 25 minutes on the CV-855. From Torrevieja: 25 minutes on the N-332 heading north. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before your chosen departure.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Where is Tabarca Island?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Tabarca Island is in the Mediterranean Sea, 11 km off the coast of Santa Pola (Alicante). It's the only inhabited island municipality in the Valencian Community and was declared a Marine Reserve in 1986 \u2014 the first in Spain. 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