Plongée à Tabarca Island — Spain
Tabarca became Spain's first marine reserve in 1986, and decades of protection have rewarded divers with bold groupers, dense fish schools, and lush Posidonia seagrass meadows. The island itself is a charming car-free village with excellent seafood. Easy day-trip from Alicante.
- Score
- 66.1
- Visibilité
- 10–25m
- Température
- 14–26°C
- Meilleurs mois
- May, June, July
Tabarca became Spain's first marine reserve in 1986, and decades of protection have rewarded divers with bold groupers, dense fish schools, and lush Posidonia seagrass meadows. The island itself is a charming car-free village with excellent seafood. Easy day-trip from Alicante.
Spain's First Marine Reserve
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
68.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
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Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Great news for traveling couples and families — this is a budget-friendly destination with plenty of affordable topside activities to keep non-divers happy while you explore below the surface.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Tabarca Island Walls
- Church of San Pedro y San Pablo
Non-Diver Score
Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.
Safety & Emergency
Chamber at Alicante General Hospital; fast ferry back to mainland
Top Operators
Tabarca Diving
PADI
Santa Pola Dive Center
SSI