🇪🇸 Tabarca Island: Spain’s Tiniest Inhabited Mediterranean Gem
🏝️ Why Tabarca? Only 2km long—explore on foot in 30 mins (no cars/bikes needed!). Pristine wild beaches + hidden coves = sunbathing paradise. Accessible by boat from Alicante, Santa Pola, Benidorm & more. 🚤 Boat Tips 🎟️ Tickets: Buy on-site (arrive early for 9:45/10:45/12:00 departures) or online (€23 round-trip from Alicante—must exchange for red paper tickets!). ⏳ Return: Alicante boats at 16:00 & 18:15—queue 45 mins early (limited seats!). 🔍 Pro tip: Confirm your boat’s line with staff—multiple queues form at the tiny dock! 🏖️ Beach Notes 🪨 Pebble beaches (ouch—bring a thick towel!). 🌿 Weedy spots (soft but wind-blown grass everywhere). 🤿 Snorkeling: Wear water shoes—slippery seaweed-covered rocks! 🍗 Food hack: Hide snacks—seagulls steal exposed food! 🍽️ Island Life Local tavernas serve fresh seafood (cards accepted, but some have €10 min spend). Half wild, half village—charmingly rustic! #HiddenSpain #TabarcaIsland #MediterraneanMagic