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La visita a la Isla de Tabarca es una excursión casi obligatoria para todas las personas que visitan la Costa Blanca. Es la única isla habitada de la Comunidad Valenciana y se encuentra frente a la ciudad de Alicante, a once millas náuticas y cerca del cabo de Santa Pola. En realidad más que de una isla, se trata de un pequeño archipiélago, compuesto, aparte de Tabarca, por los islotes La Cantera, La Galera y la Nao. Posee una longitud aproximada de 1.800 metros y una anchura máxima de unos 400 metros.

Sus costas albergaron en el pasado un refugio de piratas berberiscos. En el siglo XVIII, Carlos III ordenó fortificarla y levantar en ella un pueblo en el que alojar a varias familias de pescadores de Génova que estaban cautivos en la ciudad tunecina de Tabarka.
Las murallas que rodean su núcleo urbano han sido declaradas Conjunto Histórico Artístico y Bien de Interés Cultural.

Sus aguas han sido declaradas Reserva Marina del Mediterráneo por su excelente calidad y por la biodiversidad de su flora y fauna.

La visita típica suele ser de un día. Existen múltiples salidas, con mayor o menor regularidad en función de la temporada, desde el puerto de Alicante en un cómodo paseo marítimo de aproximadamente una hora de duración. También se puede acceder desde Santa Pola, Guardamar, Torrevieja o Benidorm.

Una vez en la isla, los visitantes podrán disfrutar de calas y playas de aguas transparentes y de un pintoresco puerto marinero, con una excelente oferta de restauración, con la posibilidad de degustar el tradicional caldero, el plato típico de la isla.

Se recomienda pasear por el núcleo urbano y visitar el museo de la isla.
El visitante puede alojarse en la propia isla debido a la apertura de establecimientos de alojamiento en los últimos años.

A visit to the Isla de Tabarca is practically a must-dotrip for anyone visiting the Costa Blanca. It is the only inhabited island in the Region of Valencia and is located opposite the city of Alicante, 11 nautical miles offshore and near the Santa Pola headland. In fact, it’s more than just an island: it’s a small archipelago that comprises the islets of La Cantera, La Galera and La Nao as well as the Isla de Tabarca itself. It is approximately 1,800 metres long and measures some 400 metres across at its widest point.

In the past, its shores were a refuge for Berber pirates and, in the 18th century, King Carlos III ordered the island to be fortified and a town built, in which to house several families of Genoese fishermen who were being held prisoner in the Tunisian city of Tabarka.
The walls surrounding the town have been officially declared a Historical and Artistic Site and an Asset of Cultural Interest.

The island’s waters have been officially declared a Mediterranean Marine Reserve for their excellent quality and for the biodiversity of their flora and fauna.

A visit to the island usually lasts one day. There are numerous departure times from the port of Alicante, although the regularity of these depends upon the time of year. The boat ride is comfortable and lasts for around one hour. The island can also be reached from Santa Pola, Guardamar, Torrevieja and Benidorm.

Once on the island, visitors can enjoy the coves and beaches with their crystal-clear waters and a picturesque fishing port with excellent eateries offering the opportunity to try the traditional “caldero”, the island’s typical dish.

We recommend a stroll through the town and a visit to the island’s museum.
Visitors can now even enjoy an overnight stay on the island, thanks to the recent opening of accommodation.

Der Besuch der Insel Tabarca ist für fast jeden , der an die Costa Blanca kommt,
Ihre Ufer boten einst Piraten berberischer Herkunft Zuflucht. Im 18. Jahrhundert ordnete Karl III. von Spanien an, die Insel zu befestigen und auf ihr ein Dorf zu errichten, das mit genovesischen Fischerfamilien, die in der tunesischen Stadt Tabarka in Gefangenschaft waren, bevölkert werden sollte. Die Mauern, die das Dorf umgeben, wurden zum historischem Bauensemble und zum nationalem Kulturgut erklärt.
Aufgrund seiner ausgezeichneten Qualität und der Artenvielfalt seiner Flora und Fauna wurde das Wasser, von dem die Insel umgeben ist, zum Meeresschutzgebiet des Mittelmeers erklärt.

Üblicherweise macht man einen Tagesausflug zu der Insel. Es gibt mehrere Überfahrtsmöglichkeiten. Im Hafen von Alicante fahren je nach Saison mehr oder weniger häufig Schiffe ab, mit denen man nach einer gemütlichen Spazierfahrt von etwa einer Stunde die Insel erreicht. Die Überfahrt ist auch ab Santa Pola, Guardamar, Torrevieja und Benidorm möglich.

Auf der Insel kann der Besucher Buchten und Strände mit klarem Wasser und einen Hafen besichtigen. Es gibt eine gute Auswahl an Restaurants, in denen man das traditionelle Gericht der Insel, den Caldero (Fischtopf mit Reis) probieren kann.

Es empfiehlt sich einen Spaziergang durch das Dorf zu machen und das Museum der Insel zu besichtigen. Da in den vergangenen Jahren Unterkunftsmöglichkeiten geschaffen wurden, kann der Besucher auf der Insel übernachten.

Playa de la Albufereta

This beach is to the northwest of the city, between the Serra Grossa mountains and Tossal de Manises in an area of important archaeological sites. In fact, it is here that the city originated.

It is a small beach of fine, golden sands amid the residential development of the same name. This is one of the most popular holiday spot amongst local people of Alicante.

Playa del Postiguet

This beach is in the city, at the foot of Santa Bárbara castle and alongside the port and the Explanada esplanade.

It is renowned for the quality of its sand, its palm tree boardwalk and its cafes. This, together with its proximity to the Old Quarter, makes this beach one of Alicante’s most well-known attractions.

There are zones reserved for playing sports such as beach volleyball, and lots of car parking spaces nearby, both public and private.

During the summer season, there is also an educational play area for the mentally handicapped and an area with disabled access.

Playa de la Almadraba

This beach is in the city, at the foot of Santa Bárbara castle and alongside the port and the Explanada esplanade.

It is renowned for the quality of its sand, its palm tree boardwalk and its cafes. This, together with its proximity to the Old Quarter, makes this beach one of Alicante’s most well-known attractions.

There are zones reserved for playing sports such as beach volleyball, and lots of car parking spaces nearby, both public and private.

During the summer season, there is also an educational play area for the mentally handicapped and an area with disabled access.

Calas de Cabo de las Huertas

With rocks, sand and crystal clear waters, these beautiful coves are located between the beaches of San Juan and La Albufereta.

They are perfect for quietly enjoying the seaside away from the crowds of the larger beaches, which is why they are popular with nudists.

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Playa de San Juan

This is Alicante’s most famous beach, with sands stretching from the beaches at El Campello right through to the Cabo de las Huertas headland.

It is an open beach with very high-quality fine sands located in an area with lots of apartments, services and businesses. All along the beachfront there are all kinds of restaurants and beach bars, some of which are actually on the beach itself.

San Juan beach is very close to the golf course called Alicante Golf and there are many public parking spaces nearby, as well as areas reserved for various sports such as beach volleyball, football, windsurfing, etc.

There are hotels of various categories in the immediate vicinity, plus an educational play area for the mentally handicapped and an area with disabled access during the summer months.

Playa de Tabarca

Located on Tabarca Island, this small beach has crystal-clear waters of exceptional quality and a great variety of flora and fauna.

There are several restaurants bordering the beach, plus a picturesque fishing village where visitors can try the traditional local cuisine.

The island can be reached by boat from the port of Alicante, opposite the Explanada esplanade.

Playa del Saladar – Urbanova

This beach is located 5 kilometres south of the city centre, in a quiet area. Its fine, golden sands stretch for over 1.5 kilometres, making it perfect for strolling along. Its setting is semi-urban and to the north there is a line of sand dunes, which enhance the view. There are various services to bathers, such as lifeguarding, an esplanade, shops and restaurants and special areas reserved for nudists. There is also an educational play area for the mentally handicapped and an area with disabled access that is open during the summer months.

Se encuentra situada en el casco urbano a los pies del Castillo de Santa Bárbara, junto al puerto y la Explanada.

Destaca por la calidad de sus arenas y por su paseo con palmeras en el que existen varias cafeterías. Todo esto y su fácil acceso al centro histórico es lo que ha convertido esta playa en un emblema de la ciudad de Alicante.

Cuenta con zonas para la práctica de deportes como el vóley playa. Cerca existen numerosas plazas de aparcamiento tanto públicas como privadas.

Durante la temporada estival, además, cuenta con un área lúdico pedagógica para discapacitados psíquicos y un punto accesible a discapacitados físicos.

Playa de la Albufereta

Der Strand Playa de la Albufereta liegt nordwestlich der Stadt zwischen der Bergkette Serra Grossa und dem Hügel Tossal de Manises, einer wichtigen archäologischen Ausgrabungsstätte, die von den Anfängen der Stadt Alicante zeugt.

Dieser feinkörnige, goldene Sandstrand liegt mitten in einer gleichnamigen Wohnsiedlung, wo die Einwohner Alicantes gerne ihren Sommer verbringen.

Playa del Postiguet

Der Strand Playa del Postiguet liegt in der Stadt unterhalb der Burg Santa Bárbara und neben dem Hafen und der Promenade Explanada de España.

Er verfügt über außergewöhnlich feinen Sand und eine Promenade mit mehreren Cafés. Außerdem liegt er in der Nähe der Altstadt. Dank dieser Vorzüge ist die Playa del Postiguet zu einem Wahrzeichen Alicantes geworden.

Der Strand verfügt über Beachvolleyballnetze sowie mehrere öffentliche und private Parkplätze.

Während der Sommersaison gibt es außerdem heilpädagogische Spiele für geistig behinderte Menschen und einen behindertengerechten Zugang zum Wasser für körperlich behinderte Menschen.

Playa de la Almadraba

Dieser kleine Strand mit seinen Felsen und dunklem Sand zieht viele Menschen an, da das Wasser hier besonders ruhig ist.

Der Strand liegt zwischen der Playa de la Albufereta und der Landzunge Cabo de las Huertas.

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Calas de Cabo de las Huertas

Diese wunderschönen, versteckten Buchten mit kristallklarem Wasser, Felsen und Sand liegen zwischen den Stränden Playa de San Juan und Playa de la Albufereta.Da die Buchten ideal sind, um das Meer in Ruhe und weitab der großen Stadtstrände zu genießen, sind sie zu städtischen FKK-Stränden geworden.

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Playa de San Juan

Dieser Strand ist der bekannteste von Alicante. Er erstreckt sich über ein großes Gebiet, das von den Stränden El Campellos bis zu der Landspitze Cabo de las Huertas reicht.

Er ist weitläufig und verfügt über feinkörnigen, erstklassigen Sand. In der Umgebung gibt es viele Appartementhäuser und man findet eine Reihe von Dienstleistungen und Geschäften. An der Strandpromenade gibt es ein großes Angebot an Restaurants und Strandbars, von denen einige auch mitten am Strand stehen.

Der Strand liegt in der Nähe des Golfplatzes Alicante Golf. Zahlreiche öffentliche Parkplätze in der Nähe sind vorhanden. In ausgewiesenen Bereichen können verschiedene Sportarten wie Beachvolleyball, Fußball, Surfen usw. ausgeübt werden.

In der Nähe findet man Hotels verschiedener Kategorien. Während der Sommersaison gibt es heilpädagogische Spiele für geistig behinderte Menschen und einen behindertengerechten Zugang zum Wasser für körperlich behinderte Menschen.

Playa de Tabarca

Der Strand der Insel Tabarca ist eine kleine Bucht mit ausgezeichnetem, klarem Wasser und einer vielfältigen Flora und Fauna.

Am Strand gibt es zahlreiche Restaurants. Der Besucher kann sich aber nicht nur am Strand, sondern auch in dem malerischen Fischerdorf erholen und die lokale Küche genießen.

Die Überfahrt zu der Insel erfolgt mit dem Schiff. Es legt im Hafen von Alicante vor der Promenade Explanada de España ab.

Playa del Saladar – Urbanova

Der Strand Playa del Saladar liegt 5 km von der Innenstadt entfernt außerhalb des Ballungszentrums am südlichen Stadtrand von Alicante.

Der feinkörnige, goldene Sandstrand erstreckt sich über eine Länge von mehr als anderthalb Kilometern und lädt zu einem Strandspaziergang ein. Die Umgebung ist vorstädtisch geprägt und an seinem nördlichen Ende wird der Strand von einer Dünenlandschaft verschönert.

Er hat eine gute Infrastruktur und verfügt unter anderem über Badeaufsicht, Strandpromenade, Geschäfte, Restaurants und ausgewiesene FKK-Bereiche.

Außerdem gibt es heilpädagogische Spiele für geistig behinderte Menschen und einen behindertengerechten Zugang zum Wasser für körperlich behinderte Menschen.

Se encuentra situada en el casco urbano a los pies del Castillo de Santa Bárbara, junto al puerto y la Explanada.

Destaca por la calidad de sus arenas y por su paseo con palmeras en el que existen varias cafeterías. Todo esto y su fácil acceso al centro histórico es lo que ha convertido esta playa en un emblema de la ciudad de Alicante.

Cuenta con zonas para la práctica de deportes como el vóley playa. Cerca existen numerosas plazas de aparcamiento tanto públicas como privadas.

Durante la temporada estival, además, cuenta con un área lúdico pedagógica para discapacitados psíquicos y un punto accesible a discapacitados físicos.

Playa de la Albufereta

Ubicada al noroeste de la ciudad, entre la Serra Grossa y el Tossal de Manises en una zona de importantes yacimientos arqueológicos. De hecho este es el área donde se encuentran los orígenes de la ciudad.

Esta pequeña playa de arena fina y dorada se localiza en medio de una urbanización residencial del mismo nombre. Representa una clásica zona de veraneo de los alicantinos.

Playa del Postiguet

Se encuentra situada en el casco urbano a los pies del Castillo de Santa Bárbara, junto al puerto y la Explanada.

Destaca por la calidad de sus arenas y por su paseo con palmeras en el que existen varias cafeterías. Todo esto y su fácil acceso al centro histórico es lo que ha convertido esta playa en un emblema de la ciudad de Alicante.

Cuenta con zonas para la práctica de deportes como el vóley playa. Cerca existen numerosas plazas de aparcamiento tanto públicas como privadas.

Durante la temporada estival, además, cuenta con un área lúdico pedagógica para discapacitados psíquicos y un punto accesible a discapacitados físicos.

Playa de la Almadraba

Es una pequeña playa de rocas y arena oscura que presenta un alto grado de ocupación debido a sus aguas tranquilas.

Está situada entre la playa de la Albufereta y el Cabo de las Huertas.

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Calas de Cabo de las Huertas

Preciosas y recogidas calas de aguas cristalinas, rocas y arena, se encuentran entre la playa de San Juan y la Albufereta.

Ideales para disfrutar del mar con la mayor tranquilidad y alejadas de las grandes playas alicantinas, lo que las ha convertido en las calas nudistas del municipio.

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Playa de San Juan

Es la playa más conocida de Alicante. Se trata de un extenso arenal que se extiende desde las playas de El Campello hasta el Cabo de las Huertas.

Es una playa abierta, de arena fina de muy buena calidad. Su entorno es una zona llena de apartamentos con multitud de servicios, comercios, etc. A lo largo del paseo hay una oferta de restaurantes y chiringuitos muy variada, algunos de ellos ubicados en la misma arena.

Se encuentra muy cerca del campo de golf Alicante Golf. Existen numerosas plazas de aparcamiento público cercanas. Cuenta además con áreas para la práctica de diferentes deportes como el vóley playa, fútbol, wind surf, etc.

En sus inmediaciones hay varios hoteles de diversas categorías. Dispone de un área lúdico pedagógica para discapacitados psíquicos y un punto accesible a discapacitados físicos, en funcionamiento en época estival.

Playa de Tabarca

Situada en la isla de Tabarca, es una pequeña playa que cuenta con aguas transparentes de excelente calidad con una gran variedad de flora y fauna.

Alrededor de la playa existen numerosos restaurantes. Además de la playa, el visitante puede disfrutar de una estancia relajada en un pintoresco pueblo de pescadores y degustar su típica gastronomía.

El trayecto a la isla puede realizarse a través de los barcos que parten desde el puerto de Alicante, frente a la Explanada.

Playa del Saladar – Urbanova

Situada al sur del término municipal, a 5 kilómetros del centro urbano, en una zona sin aglomeraciones.

Se trata de una playa de arena fina y dorada que ofrece más de un kilómetro y medio para caminar. Su entorno es de aspecto semi urbano y en su extremo norte conserva un cordón de dunas que le dan un agradable aspecto.

Cuenta con numerosos servicios para los bañistas como vigilancia, paseo marítimo, comercios y restaurantes y zonas señaladas para la práctica del nudismo

Cuenta además con un área lúdico pedagógica para discapacitados psíquicos y un punto accesible a discapacitados físicos abierto los meses de verano

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Friday, 29th October 2011, 08:00 GMT – Volvo Ocean Race

With one year remaining until the 2011-2012 Volvo Ocean Race begins with the In-Port race in Alicante, much is in place and a lot is still to be done. CEO Knut Frostad discusses preparations for the grand departure and explains why he feels this will be one of the closest races ever.

What’s the state of play regarding entries and the hunt for sponsorship?

We currently have six boats that are funded and ready for the next event, which is pretty much where we were at this time before the last race. It’s no secret that my ambition was to have more, but the economic downturn has hurt the international sponsor market. In that respect, I’m really pleased because we as an organiser, combined with the teams, have raised more than 210 million euros in commercial sponsorship and rights fees. Compared to any other sporting event in the last 18 months it is substantial.
What is your assessment of the confirmed entries?

At least five of the teams are potential winners. I don’t think we have ever had that many in the past. They are all building new boats, have top skippers and people with top experience of this race. It is going to be extremely difficult to pick a winner. There will be no team like Ericsson from the last race, running a two-boat testing programme for a year before the race.

A part of that is the new Volvo Open 70 rule, which limits what a team can do, putting them on more of a level platform. The other part of it is we have attracted several really good teams this time. Look at the teams and people involved and they are truly world class programmes.
Are there other teams waiting in the wings?

There are four other teams that are very serious about taking part and then there is another group of five that are also working on it. We are focused on bringing more boats to the start line. If we achieve the same number as the last race (eight) then, it would be very, very good. My ambitions are higher than that but we have to be realistic. The market is incredibly tough, whereas for the last race it was possibly the best it had been.

How much interest has there been in boats from the last race?

A lot. We are hoping for a minimum of three from the last race. One of the six we know of has a second-hand boat. Of the four that are seriously working on it, three are second-hand boat projects.
Do they have any chance of being competitive?

Absolutely, and that is something we have worked hard on. Our challenge has been to find ways to lower the cost required to be competitive. In the instance of second-hand boats, we have changed the rules to give teams who use them certain advantages. For example, they are allowed to race with the original keels, while the new boats have a limit on the keel and bulb weight. Potentially, that can lead to an old boat having a heavier bulb than a new one. That will give them an edge.

There is also the factor that after a few cycles of a class the boats get closer and closer. With that in mind, I do not think there will be big steps made between the last generation of Volvo Open 70s and the new generation.
A lot of effort has gone into identifying cost-cutting measures. Will those measures have an impact on the racing?

Yes, a very positive one. We have clearly capped the cost of winning. You cannot spend 70 million Euros and gain an advantage anymore because you can’t two-boat test, you can’t build two new boats, you can’t make more than 15 sails before the race starts. All these different measures and many others will have a big impact. New teams and sponsors can see they have a better chance of winning the race.

That is the biggest thing we’ve achieved: levelling the playing field. No-one is going to get a massive advantage by spending a lot. In the last race, if you spent 10 million Euros you felt you were severely handicapped in what you could achieve against bigger teams like Ericsson. Now there’s not much you can’t do with a 10 million Euro campaign.

Take sails, for example. They are expensive and a huge part of a sailing campaign. Before the last race, the well-funded teams were getting stronger by building and testing nearly 100 sails before the race began. A lesser-funded team simply couldn’t compete with that. So, this time they have a strict limit of building just 15 before the start. That is a massive reduction in cost and simultaneously it ensures tighter competition. A lot of our changes have achieved dual purposes.

Look at the under 30 rule, for example. In the last race, boats had to carry two sailors younger than 30. Now it is three. That reduces cost and safeguards the event’s future by introducing a new generation of offshore sailors.
You’ve been firmly committed to the Media Crew Member (MCM) project since you took the helm. What can we expect going forward?

We know it was a success to have the MCMs onboard in the last race but we only scratched the surface of the potential. That is why we have brought Rick Deppe (PUMA’s award-winning MCM from the last race) into the organisation. The MCMs onboard need more direction. The best way to do this is to have a guy in the office who can speak to them from experience.

It is such a challenging role in so many technical and emotional ways. The media effort will be helped by the new race control we have built here in Race Headquarters. It is pretty amazing. The media is a huge area of focus for us, because we have a great, compelling product and the media is our way of showing it. We have invested in improving that and developing it for this next race.
How are the ports shaping up?

The bidding process for the stopover ports has been a great success and has been completed far sooner than in previous races. As such, there has been less organisational stress and most likely a better product. It’s great to have France back involved – it is a market we really wanted – and likewise for Abu Dhabi. Not only that, I think the sailing challenge is going to be fantastic.

The leg to Abu Dhabi will be an extension of the leg last race to Cochin in India and can only give the sailors more challenges, which is a good thing. And by breaking up the route to Brazil with Auckland will make a big difference. Now there is a full-on Southern Ocean leg. They will enter the Southern Ocean as a pack and it should make for close racing. That’s what we all want and I’m certain with a year to go that it’s what we’re going to get.

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