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Visiting this charming place, you can feel the past of this region, shaped by perpetual fights against pirates. There is a small local port and a picturesque village nearby, fortified by old walls from the 18th century. The places of historical interest in Alicante Tabarca are gates of San Gabriel, San Miguel and San Rafael, the House of Governor (reconstructed as a hotel) and the old baroque Church of San Pedro y Pablo. If you like art, visit the Museum with rich collection of miniature oil paintings on small rocks. Outside the village, in the fields, there is a defensive tower of San José (used as a state prison in the past).
However, the most important aspect of island of Tabarca is its rich Mediterranean flora and fauna. It is officially declared as a protected natural reserve (Reserva Marina de la Isla de Tabarca). Transparent and clear waters, rocky beach with several coves and fantastic submarine world make Tabarca Alicante an ideal place for various water activities (in order to get permission, call Tel 963 866 000).
Tabarca Costa Blanca is a perfect destination for short one-day excursions from Alicante. Once there, take a walk along the island and enjoy the untouched nature with a large community of birds. In the village, you can have a lunch and try traditional Spanish food in one of the local restaurants with open-air terraces. Most popular dishes are fresh fish, octopus, shrimps and other seafood, as well as paella (traditional rice dish). If you decide to stay on the island, there are also several hotels and apartment houses. Restaurants on Tabarca Alicante:
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