Public/free area.
Lots of washed up seaweed, and some also in the water, non the less plenty of opportunities for snorkeling here and around. Water is shallow, can get windy.
Enchanted with Tabarca, a small island that takes you by boat for €9 per person. You buy tickets right at the port of Santa Pola, there are several times without long lines. And once on the island, you can see it all right away. The coves have easy access and the town is beautiful and small. It has several restaurants, and we went to eat at La Muralla, a good place. There are paper surfing activities, jet skis... an island to definitely return to.