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Isla de Tabarca

A guitar shaped island located almost in the middle of the Mediterranian Coast of Spain is a prolonged cape of Santa Pola with a total area of 30 hectares. It is declared as a Natural Marine Reserve with its spectacular marine life. Accessible by boats from Torrevieja, Guardamar, Santa Pola or Alicante.

Tabarca Island - Isla de Tabarca

Tabarca Island - Isla de Tabarca

The island derived from a Tunesian name dates back many centuries ago. In 1741, the King of Tunesia invaded the island and took the people living there as his prisoners, who were from Genoa ,north of Italy.

Later, they became thr prisoners of the Sultan of Argelia. In 1768, Carlos III, the King of Spain, paid fee and freed them. They stayed on to make the island a military lookout, especially from the pirates who used the island to attack the White Coast(Costa Blanca)

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Caldero and Paella - Isla de Tabarca Caldero and Paella Restaurants (1)

Here is known to its best prepared and popular fish dishes like "Caldero", stewed fish prepared in a huge metal kettle... more travel advice

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The main beach of the island, is approximately 250 m in length. Beach facilities includes access for the handicapped,... more travel advice

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