1. To the island of Tabarca
The island of Tabarca is located at about twenty kilometers distance from the city of Alicante, and near the Santa Pola’s cape. It is 1,800 meters long and approximately 400 meters wide, and it is the biggest island which belongs to the Comunidad Valenciana and the only one which is inhabited.
Tabarca’s climate is mild, it has an annual average of 17ºC, and it is famous because of its clear waters both in its sand beaches –to the south- and its coves and cliffs surrounding the island. Tabarca’s natural conditions make it an ideal place for practicing water sports.
Apart from this, it has a wide variety of seaside restaurants offering traditional seafood (caldero, paellas marineras, seafood, etc), and a worth-visiting museum, beautiful porches, emblematic buildings such as the Casa del Gobernador (Governor’s House), the San Pedro and San Pablo church, etc
The boat making this route offers submarine views, a window to the underwater world.
Departs: Torrevieja’s port (from May till October).
Approximate cruise time: 40 minutes.
Timetable 2013: Every days (except fridays), departure at 11:00 am. and return at 18:00 pm
Price: 22€ adults. Children from 5 to 10, 10€. Free for children under 5. Special prices for groups.
Additional info: please call the number 966 70 21 22 or 669 41 22 33 and say you have been referenced by Torrevieja.com.
Other possibilities:
https://www.tabarcasdream.com/english/
https://www.alicantecatamaran.com/#paseos_en_barco_Alicante_Isla_Tabarca_Costa_Blanca.A
You can sail to Tabarca Island for whole year from Santa Pola:
http://www.turismosantapola.es/santapola/web_php/index.php?contenido=descripcion&id_boto=510
2. Wonderful views of the Torrevieja coastline
Route: The boat sails from the port of Torrevieja, passing the floating museums, and then out to the bay and cruises up the coast as far as the Playa del Cura where it then turns round and returns to the port again. It is just a short trip, so you won’t get seasick.
Approximate duration: 30 minutes (round trip)
Price: 8€ for adults, free for children up to 8 years old.
Trip hours 2013: every day trips at 11.30 – 12.30 – 13.30
3. Mar Menor trips:
http://www.crucerosmarmenor.com/