Tabarca, Spain —
Spain’s Mediterranean islands have come to represent an ideal of lifestyle and leisure.
Chances are you’re familiar with the Balearic archipelago. Every year, millions flock every year to the islands of Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera to wander whitewashed towns, soak up pristine beaches, embrace the laidback vibes — and, for some, indulge in a bit of partying.
A little farther south lies another Spanish island that captures much of this Mediterranean magic while remaining almost entirely unknown.
Look at a map of Spain, zoom in on its southeast corner and, if you pay attention, you’ll spot an elongated speck of land just off the city of Alicante.
The flat, tiny island of Nueva Tabarca stretches 1,800 meters — just over a mile — and spans only 400 meters at its widest point. Around 50 people live on the island year-round, making it Spain’s smallest permanently inhabited island.
What Tabarca lacks in size, it more than makes up for in natural and cultural heritage. Its insularity has shielded it from the reckless overdevelopment that has scarred much of the near
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