We went to visit the small Island of Tabarca which is located 8 nautical miles or 15 kilometers southeast of Alicante. The small Island is a popular summer destination for tourist and locals alike. The island itself is very small with a population of only 68 inhabitants. The island is only 1750 meters long and 300 meters wide at the largest point.

We arrived on a cruise boat which is called the Kon Tiki Cuatro which ferries people across from Alicante on a daily basis.

The island only has one port which is fairly small. The boats are required to drop people off and then they must leave the port to allow for other boats to dock.

We debarked the Kon Tiki Cuatro and walked down the pier towards the town. We looked in the water which was very clear. We could see fish swimming along side of the boats and the pier.

Tabarca Island is known for a marine reserve which is why there were so many fish.

We arrived at the town and stopped for lunch at a local restaurant. We were a very large group of approximately one hundred people. The restaurant was able to seat us all in long tables which also provided a great view of the sea.

We were served courses of traditional Spanish food which included  sea food. Ray ate the sea food although he was not too enthusiastic about the food.

There were plenty of refreshments available as well and we enjoyed some Spanish sangria.

After lunch we went for a walk through the town. The streets have a traditional Spanish look and it was quiet and peaceful.

We walked the streets and came across some beautiful views. There were some traditional buildings including the Church of San Pedro y San Pablo. It is the only church on the island and was built-in the 17th century.  The church has a unique beauty to it because of the Mediterranean sea backdrop.

There were other unique sites along our walk through the town. We came across some ruins with an archway which was near the edge of the island. The views were stunning and looked like something out of a movie.

We walked further and came across some stores and a cafe shop. One store was displaying their merchandise in a  different way.

Tabarca is the smallest permanently inhabited island in Spain. We enjoyed walking the streets and exploring this small island. The scenery was breathtaking. It seemed that everywhere we looked there was a beautiful view.

We decided to get a photo taken while near the shore on Tabarca Island.

We then headed back to the boat to return to Alicante after a great day on the Island.

It was a very enjoyable day exploring the small island of Tabarca.

“Adios y que tenga un grand dia”