This is the Island of Tabarca off the southeastern coast of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea. It's part of the Province of Alicante and is the smallest permanently inhabited island in Spain. According to the most recent local census 68 people live on the island, but it is a popular tourist destination. It takes only 30 minutes to reach it by catamaran. I like this bit of history:
"Before 1700, the island was known as Illa de Sant Pau ('Saint Paul's Island') or Illa Plana ('Flat Island'). Believed to be the island that St. Paul disembarked on, the island was a refuge for Barbary pirates up to the end of the 18th century."
Living so far from any major body of water I am, of course thrilled to have this view. I think I could easily while away some time there.
The stamps on the flip side: "por el respeto en la RED" is one of a series of stamps about Civic Values--in this case the protection of copyright issues online. The second stamp "Biodiversidad y Oceanografía" is from a series on Science and Technology.
Many thanks to Alhana for this wonderful card.
