Pink Lake & Tabarca Island Day Trip from Torrevieja

Three landscapes in a single day: salt flats, an island, and a fishing village with a guide who knows them all.

An all-inclusive day tour from Torrevieja that moves through three distinct stops: the pink lagoon in Lagunas de la Mata y Torrevieja Natural Park, the car-free island of Tabarca reached by boat, and the Roman port town of Santa Pola. A professional guide leads you through each, and the boat rides and park entry are built into the price. You swim and eat on Tabarca, explore on foot, and return by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pink Lake, Tabarca Island, and Santa Pola

• Visit salt flats and Pink Lagoon
• Arrive at Santa Pola port
• Boat trip to Tabarca Island
• Guided tour of Tabarca Island
• Free time for swim and photos
• Boat trip back to Santa Pola
• Visit Santa Pola old town
• Free time in Santa Pola

The experience

The day starts in the salt flats of Lagunas de la Mata y Torrevieja Natural Park, where the water turns pink: a natural phenomenon caused by algae and minerals in the wetland. You'll see the salt mountains and have time to photograph the lagoon before moving on. This stop sets up the rest of the itinerary: from here, you head to Santa Pola's port to board the boat to Tabarca.

Tabarca Island is 1,800 meters long and 400 meters wide, small enough to explore entirely on foot because there are no cars on its streets. After a short guided tour of part of the island, you have free time to swim in the Mediterranean, take photos, or eat at one of the local restaurants. The island's narrow lanes are lined with nautical-style houses, and the pace is unhurried. The boat back to Santa Pola is included, so you don't arrange a return separately.

Santa Pola closes the loop with a brief visit to its old town, where a guide walks you through its Roman port history and maritime past. After that, free time is yours to wander the fishing village's streets, beaches, or port. The tour ends at the shopping center meeting point in Torrevieja, where you started. The whole day runs about nine hours, and a professional guide in your chosen language travels with the group throughout.

What’s included

• Guided tours of the pink lagoon, Tabarca Island, and Santa Pola's old town.
• round-trip bus and boat transport to Tabarca.
• park entry to Lagunas de la Mata y Torrevieja Natural Park.
• full accompaniment by a professional guide in English or Spanish throughout the day.

Options for this experience

2 options

English-language departure from TorreviejaAvailable from 5 Mar 2027

Departure from Torrevieja in SpanishAvailable from 5 Mar 2027

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Before you book

Lasts 9h, from € 58 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 5 Mar 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 57

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Buendía

Is this one for you?Pick the English or Spanish guide based on your language preference: your guide stays with you all day, so the language determines how deeply you'll understand the history at each stop.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 8 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the pink lagoon in Torrevieja, and why is the water that color?

The pink lagoon is in Lagunas de la Mata y Torrevieja Natural Park, a wetland where the water turns pink because of algae and minerals that thrive in the salt flats. It's a natural phenomenon, not dyed, and the color shifts depending on light and season.

Can I swim on Tabarca Island, and how much free time do I get there?

Yes, swimming is one of the main reasons to visit Tabarca. After a short guided tour of part of the island, you have free time to swim, take photos, and eat at local restaurants or bring your own food if you prefer to avoid potential service delays during high season.

Are the boat rides to and from Tabarca included in the price?

Both boat rides (from Santa Pola to Tabarca and back) are included in the tour price, along with entry to the pink lagoon and the guided tours of all three stops.

What is Santa Pola known for, and what will I see there?

Santa Pola is a fishing village with Roman port origins. You'll visit the old town with a guide who explains its maritime history shaped by the sea, then have free time to explore the streets, beaches, or port on your own.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to get back to my hotel after the tour ends?

The tour ends at the shopping center meeting point in Torrevieja where you started. Hotel drop-off is not included, so you'll need to arrange your own transport from there, though public transportation options are available nearby.