This little known Spanish island is full of treasures.
It is a small island of less than two kilometers that offers visitors to spectacular Mediterranean landscapes. There are practically no cars, just fishing houses. The archipelago is actually made up of a main island called Plana, supplemented by the islets of Pedrera, Galera and Nau. Its transparent waters house a marine nature reserve, a paradise for lovers of snorkeling and diving.
Welcome to Tabarca, the smallest inhabited island in Spain! Located off Alicante, just 11 nautical miles from the coasts, it is part of the Valencian community. Despite its small size of 1800 meters long by 400 meters wide, Tabarca is full of attractions which earned him recently distinguished by the famous travel guide Lonely Planet.
The history of the island is as fascinating as its landscapes. Former pirate refuge, Tabarca was fortified and populated in the 18th century on the orders of King Charles III. The walls surrounding the historic center still testify to this eventful past.
Today, the island lives mainly from tourism. Visitors come to seek calm and authenticity, far from the bustle of the continent. With its secret coves, its peaceful atmosphere, its rich history, its unique architectural heritage including a church, a lighthouse and fortifications, without forgetting its delicious gastronomy hailed by the guides, Tabarca is a destination still kept preciously by the initiates.
Only two hours of flight from Paris, Alicante, the city closest to Tabarca, is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. Main tourist destination of the Costa Blanca, it is just as appreciated for its beaches and its Mediterranean climate as for its rich heritage of more than 2000 years of history. The surroundings of Alicante are also worth a detour, including the superb beach of San Juan and its postcard landscape. So, ready to drop the moorings to discover Tabarca and the magnificent region of Alicante?