Private Tabarca Island Day Trip from Valencia
Leave Valencia behind for a day and escape to a tiny Mediterranean island surrounded by crystal-clear water.
Just off the Costa Blanca lies Tabarca – a small inhabited island where the day moves at a completely different pace.
There are no big resorts.
No endless city streets.
Instead, you’ll find clear Mediterranean water, rocky coves, a small historic village, old walls, seafood restaurants and some of the best conditions in the area for simply putting on a snorkelling mask and disappearing into the sea for a while.
And getting there is part of the experience.
We’ll collect you directly from your hotel, apartment or preferred address in Valencia and drive you privately to the departure port – usually Santa Pola, depending on the boat schedule selected for your trip.
We’ll help coordinate your journey with the boat departure.
Then…
You leave the mainland behind.
Spend the day exploring Tabarca at your own pace before taking the boat back, where your private transport will be ready to return you comfortably to Valencia.
Why Visit Tabarca?
Valencia gives you beaches.
The Costa Blanca gives you spectacular coves.
Tabarca gives you an island.
And that makes the day feel completely different.
The moment you step onto the boat, it stops feeling like another sightseeing trip.
You’re going somewhere.
Across the water.
Away from the mainland.
Once on Tabarca, you don’t need a complicated itinerary.
Walk through the village.
Find somewhere to swim.
Put on a snorkelling mask.
Have a long seafood lunch.
Explore a little more.
Then go back into the sea.
That’s the island rhythm.
What You Can Experience
⛴️ Start the Adventure with a Boat Trip
Your Tabarca experience begins before you even arrive.
After your private transfer from Valencia, board the boat and leave the Costa Blanca behind as you cross towards the island.
As the mainland gets further away and Tabarca appears ahead of you, the day already starts to feel different.
We’ll coordinate your private transfer around the boat schedule so you don’t need to spend your holiday working out transport connections.
You concentrate on the island. We take care of the mainland.
🤿 Swim & Snorkel in Clear Mediterranean Water
If you’re coming to Tabarca, bring a snorkelling mask.
The waters surrounding the island are part of a protected marine environment, and the combination of clear water, rocky seabed and marine life makes getting into the sea one of the highlights of the experience.
You don’t need to be an experienced diver.
Find a suitable swimming area.
Put on your mask.
And see what’s underneath you.
Sometimes the best part of Tabarca isn’t on the island at all.
It’s around it.
🏘️ Walk Through the Historic Village
Tabarca isn’t only about swimming.
Walk through the historic settlement and you’ll discover a completely different side of the island.
Old defensive walls, gateways, narrow streets, whitewashed buildings and small squares remind you that this tiny island has a much longer story than its current life as a Mediterranean escape.
It doesn’t take hours to explore.
And that’s part of the appeal.
Nothing on Tabarca needs to be rushed.
🌊 Walk Around the Island
One of the best ways to understand how small Tabarca really is?
Start walking.
Away from the village, the island becomes increasingly open and natural.
Sea views appear in almost every direction, while small coves and rocky sections of coastline invite you to stop.
Don’t turn it into a race to complete the island.
Walk until somewhere looks good.
Then stop.
🏖️ Find Your Place Beside the Sea
Tabarca isn’t about enormous resort beaches.
That’s not why we’d send you here.
Instead, the island gives you smaller swimming areas and rocky Mediterranean coastline where the sea itself is the attraction.
Bring water shoes.
Bring your mask.
Bring sunscreen.
And don’t bring a complicated plan.
Find somewhere you like and stay there for a while.
🐟 Make Seafood Lunch Part of the Experience
This is one part of the day we’d definitely leave time for.
Tabarca has a long connection with the sea, and a relaxed seafood lunch fits the island perfectly.
Fish, seafood and traditional rice dishes are all part of the experience.
One of the dishes particularly associated with the island is caldero tabarquino, traditionally based around fish and rice.
Sit down properly.
Order something cold to drink.
Look at the Mediterranean.
You’re on an island. Lunch doesn’t need to be quick.
☀️ Then Go Back to Doing Almost Nothing
After lunch, don’t immediately start searching for the next attraction.
Go swimming again.
Walk to another part of the island.
Find somewhere quiet.
Take photographs.
Have a coffee.
Or simply sit beside the sea until it’s almost time for the boat.
Tabarca isn’t a checklist destination.
The point is getting away from the mainland for a while.
What’s Included
- Private return transport from Valencia
- Pickup from your hotel, apartment or preferred address
- Private transfer to the selected Tabarca departure port
- Comfortable private vehicle
- Professional driver
- Drop-off close to the boat departure area
- Help coordinating your transfer with the selected boat schedule
- Mainland pickup after your return from Tabarca
- Bottled water
- Door-to-door return to your accommodation in Valencia
The private vehicle is exclusively for you and your group.
Important
Boat tickets are not included unless specifically stated in your booking.
Boat schedules, departure ports and services can vary depending on the season, weather and operator availability.
We’ll coordinate your private transport around the appropriate sailing for your trip.
How Your Day Works
1. We pick you up in Valencia
Choose your preferred date and we’ll coordinate the departure around the available boat schedule.
2. Private transfer to the coast
Relax while we take care of the drive and parking.
3. We take you to the boat departure point
Usually Santa Pola, depending on the selected sailing.
4. Take the boat to Tabarca
Now the real escape begins.
5. Enjoy the island your way
Swim, snorkel, explore the historic village, walk the coastline and enjoy a seafood lunch.
6. Take your selected boat back to the mainland
Your return sailing will be coordinated when planning the trip.
7. Meet your private driver
We’ll collect you at the agreed mainland meeting point.
8. Relax all the way back to Valencia
No driving after a full day in the sun. We’ll return you directly to your accommodation.
Who Is This Trip For?
We particularly recommend Tabarca for:
Couples looking for a different Mediterranean day together
Families wanting to turn a normal beach day into an island adventure
Friends who want swimming, snorkelling and a long seafood lunch
Sea lovers who’d rather be in the water than visiting monuments
Snorkelling fans wanting to explore the protected marine environment
Photographers and content creators looking for Mediterranean island scenery
Repeat visitors to Valencia wanting to experience somewhere completely different from the city
And especially anyone who says:
“We want a beach day – but we want it to feel like an adventure.”
Take the boat.
Tabarca or Cala Granadella?
Both give you clear Mediterranean water and a fantastic escape from Valencia – but they’re completely different days.
Choose Tabarca if you want:
A boat journey, island atmosphere, snorkelling, historic streets and a long seafood lunch.
Choose Cala Granadella if you want:
A spectacular Costa Blanca cove, turquoise water, cliffs and optional kayaking without taking a boat to an island.
And if dramatic cliffs and caves are more your thing?
Take a look at Cala Moraig.
Travel to Valencia Tip
Don’t over-plan Tabarca.
The island is small.
That’s the beauty of it.
You don’t need ten attractions to justify the journey.
Bring a snorkelling mask and water shoes.
Walk through the historic village.
Explore the coastline.
Have a proper seafood lunch.
Then find somewhere beautiful and get back into the Mediterranean.
The boat ride gets you there. The simplicity is why you’ll remember it.
Want Us to Organise the Whole Experience?
If you’d rather not worry about which boat to take, departure times or how everything fits together, message us before booking.
We’ll help coordinate your private transfer from Valencia with the appropriate Tabarca boat schedule.
WhatsApp: +34 722 874 208
Email: info@traveltovalencia.com
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Ready for a Tabarca Island Escape?
Leave Valencia behind, cross the Mediterranean and spend the day swimming, snorkelling, exploring and eating beside the sea.
We’ll take care of getting you to the boat.
Tabarca takes care of the rest.
And when you return to the mainland, we’ll be there to take you home.
Private transport. Your group. Your island day.
