Ferry and Restauranton Tabarca Island
Choose yourferry and restaurant on a single screen. Pay once and receive instant email confirmation. No queues, no surprises, table guaranteed.
Transparent, secure booking:the ferry and the restaurant are independent services, each with its own provider. Tabarca Experience coordinates them seamlessly on a single screen —select everything, pay once, and receive instant confirmation in your inbox.
The easiest way to visit Tabarca Island from Santa Pola
TheTabarca Islandis the only inhabited island in the Valencian Community and one of the most spectacular destinations on theCosta Blanca. Its crystal-clear waters protected as a marine reserve, and its authentic seafaring cuisine — featuringCaldero tabarquinoas its crowning jewel — make it an unmissable excursion from Alicante and Santa Pola.
OnTabarca Experienceyou can arrange your entire day on a single screen: pick your restaurant, select your menu, and add yourSanta Pola–Tabarca ferrytickets directly from the reservation calendar. Single payment, instant confirmation, and guaranteed table before leaving home.
Tabarca restaurants have limited seating capacity.Weekends in July and August sell out weeks ahead.Book at least 24h in advance to guarantee your table.
Plan your day on Tabarca
in under 5 minutes
Everything from a single screen. No phone calls, no surprises on excursion day.
Four options with detailed menus and transparent prices. From the most authentic Caldero tabarquino to the island's best value option.
Choose between 13:30 or 15:00 sittings. The calendar reflects live availability — no unexpected waits upon arrival.
Inside the restaurant calendar, you can add ferry tickets in one click. Select how many people are traveling — with open timetable, board whichever departure suits you best.
Confirm everything in one view and pay once. 100% secure payment. No hidden fees or commissions.
Your full booking details arrive in your inbox immediately: table with reservation name and sitting, and ferry tickets with QR code. Ready to show on your phone.
Arrive 15 min early at the orange pier in Santa Pola port. Show your QR code, board, and in 25 minutes you are on Tabarca with your table waiting.
No booking fees · Instant confirmation
🚢 Glass-bottom catamaran
Santa Pola – Tabarca
in25 minutes
The catamaran departs from the orange pier. It sails equipped withunderwater glass panelsso you can admire the marine life from the very beginning.
Ferry Timetable
Santa Pola — Tabarca
Take whichever sailing suits you best. Arrive at the orange pier 15 min early (20 min in August).
Bad weather cancellation:if service is cancelled you can reschedule for free or receive a 100% full refund. We always notify you by email and WhatsApp.
This is a day on Tabarca Island
Glass-bottom ferry, turquoise waters, whitewashed streets, and the finest caldero on the Costa Blanca.
Tabarca Restaurants with Menus
Four restaurants with online booking, authentic Tabarca recipes, and Mediterranean sea views.
⭐ Most popular
Restaurant Don Jerónimo — Tabarca
The restaurant with the richest heritage on the island. Caldero is prepared with fresh rockfish brought in that very day, simmered just as it always has been on Tabarca. The most authentic culinary experience on the Costa Blanca.
🌊 Frontline beach
Gloria Playa — Restaurant on Tabarca
Dine with the sea literally at your feet. The favorite choice for guests who want their meal and panoramic view to be equally memorable. Terrace perched over the Mediterranean with 180° coastal views.
✓ Unlimited drinks available
Restaurant Masín — Tabarca
The midday refuge in August. Air-conditioned interior, secluded from the beach crowds. The only restaurant with an unlimited drinks option included — ideal for groups and relaxed post-lunch gatherings.
💰 Best value
La Pecera — Restaurant on Tabarca
Fresh ingredients, authentic island recipes, reasonable prices. The island's most affordable restaurant option. Whole lobster rice available upon advance booking — hard to find on the island at this price point.
Which is the best restaurant on Tabarca for dining with a set menu?
All restaurants on Tabarca available via Tabarca Experience serve authentic local cuisine. The differences lie in the ambiance, location, and pricing.Don Jerónimois the top-rated choice for Caldero tabarquino and traditional Arroz a banda.Gloria Playaboasts the finest sea views from its beachfront terrace.Masínis the only restaurant offering unlimited drinks, making it ideal for groups.La Pecerais the most budget-friendly option and offers whole lobster rice upon advance booking. In every case, ferry tickets from Santa Pola can be added directly from the chosen restaurant's calendar.
Over 500 families have booked with us
Clear and straightforward process. Instant confirmation. Table and ferry guaranteed from the moment of booking. No surprises on excursion day.
We booked for 6 people and everything was flawless. We arrived at the pier, showed our QR code, and boarded. The restaurant was already expecting us. The caldero was unbelievable.
The best part is paying for everything in one go. No wandering around searching for a restaurant upon arrival. Reserved table, zero stress, no queues. We will definitely return next summer.
We traveled with small children and everything was fantastic. The kids' menu was delicious and they loved the glass-bottom boat ride. The island is truly wonderful.
Frequently Asked Questions
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