Gloria PlayaArroz del señoret with the sea at your table
The Casa Gloria beachfront terrace on Tabarca Island. Book your menu overlooking the Mediterranean and add your ferry from Santa Pola in the same step.
The beachfront terrace of Casa Gloria.Gloria Playa is the seaside terrace extension of Casa Gloria — same family, same master kitchen, with the Mediterranean right at your feet. Book your menu and ferry in a single transaction with instant email confirmation.
How to Book at Gloria Playa
with ferry included
One single payment for menu and ferry. No phone calls, no searching for an open table on arrival.
Caldero, Arroz del señoret or Children's. You can combine different menus within the same booking. Minimum 2 people.
Round-trip catamaran tickets from Santa Pola. €9/person · Free for children under 4.
Select an available day and your seating: 13:30 or 15:00. The total price is calculated automatically.
Credit card, debit card or Bizum. Instant email confirmation. Simply present the QR code at the pier and at the restaurant.
No booking fees · Instant confirmation
Restaurant Information
Beachfront Line · Tabarca Island
Frequently Asked Questions
Choose your menu, date, and add the ferry. Done in under 5 minutes.
Check availability →Message us on WhatsApp — we answer within minutes, even on weekends.
💬 Chat on WhatsAppPrefer another restaurant?
All with online booking, ferry included, and instant confirmation.
Most highly rated · Century-old recipe Caldero tabarquino · Vegan menu · Historic center
From €27/ person
Air conditioning · Peaceful atmosphere · Unlimited drinks option · Ideal for groups
From €33/ person
Best value · Whole lobster rice · Perfect for families · Next to the harbor
From €27/ person
The Mediterranean at your table,literally
Book your menu at Gloria Playa with the finest sea views in Tabarca. Add the ferry from Santa Pola in a single step.
✓ No booking fees·✓ Instant confirmation·✓ Free cancellation 48h before
Restaurante Gloria Playa on Tabarca Island: Beachfront Sea Terrace
Gloria Playa is the seaside extension of Casa Gloria, one of the most recognized dining establishments on Tabarca Island. Managed by the very same family with the same fresh-ingredient culinary craft, Gloria Playa delivers what no indoor venue can match: a beachfront terrace directly on the water boasting panoramic 180° Mediterranean views. Dining here is a complete sensorial adventure — not just gastronomic, but scenic.
Its convenient location near the harbor makes it also one of the easiest restaurants to find upon disembarking. From the dock you arrive in an easy 2-3 minute walk.
Arroz del señoret in Tabarca: The Specialty of Gloria Playa
If there is one defining dish of Gloria Playa, it is the Arroz del señoret. Unlike traditional Arroz a banda — where diners must manage shells and bones —, Arroz del señoret is served with all shellfish already peeled and boneless directly within the paella pan. The name hails from the historic recipe prepared for gentlemen who preferred not to soil their hands. At Gloria Playa they craft it with fresh seasonal seafood and the signature crispy socarrat cooked to perfection.
Gloria Playa and Casa Gloria: Same Family, Same Master Kitchen
Gloria Playa forms part of the exact same family as Casa Gloria — they are the same establishment operating across two complementary settings. Gloria Playa is the open-air beachfront terrace: an inspiring space with panoramic sea horizons and crisp Mediterranean breezes. Both share the kitchen brigade, sourcing, and quality ethos. If you crave the most scenic dining spot on Tabarca, Gloria Playa is your clear choice.
Pets on Tabarca: Gloria Playa is the Premier Option
For travelers with pets, the outdoor terrace at Gloria Playa welcomes them without hesitation. The catamaran ferry from Santa Pola accepts pets as well. Simply let us know during booking so the team sets up a comfortable table. By far, it is the smoothest option for dining in Tabarca with a dog.
Dining in Tabarca with Sea Views: Gloria Playa as First Choice
The quest for a sea view restaurant in Tabarca has a straightforward answer: Gloria Playa. Its front-row terrace is the only one where the Mediterranean horizon forms the direct backdrop of your table. It is the natural pick for couples on a getaway, food photographers chasing the perfect shot, and anyone wanting the seascape to elevate their meal.
Tabarca Island Excursion with Boat and Lunch at Gloria Playa
Through Tabarca Experience you can reserve menu and ferry together before departure. Pick your menu, add ferry tickets, choose date and seating (13:30 or 15:00), and make one simple payment. You receive instant confirmation in seconds. The catamaran departs from the orange pier at Santa Pola harbor, takes 25 minutes, and tickets are flexible. The ferry + Arroz del Señoret Menu combination — €39 per adult — is one of the most booked packages of the season.
Updated Prices at Gloria Playa (2026)
Prices for the 2026 season are: Caldero Menu 45€, Arroz del Señoret Menu 30€ and Children's Menu 22€ (up to 12 years). All include starters, main course, dessert, and drinks. The round-trip catamaran ferry from Santa Pola is an additional 9€ per person. No hidden booking fees.