Description

Essentials about the Aquarium Barcelona in brief

The Barcelona Aquarium is definitely worth a visit, not only for fish and underwater fans. It is in fact Europe’s largest and most important museum for marine science of the Mediterranean. Located in the old port Port Vell, the aquarium houses more than 11,000 marine animals from around 450 different species in over 35 seawater tanks.

Attractions at the Aquarium Barcelona

The individual tanks of the aquarium recreate the different habitats of the animals. Essentially, due to Barcelona’s location, the Mediterranean Sea is recreated, of course, but the Great Barrier Reef and other tropical waters can also be seen.

The main attraction of the Barcelona Aquarium is an 80-meter glassed-in underwater tunnel with a treadmill that leads through the so-called Oceanarium, which is the Aquarium’s largest tank with a capacity of nearly four million liters of water. Visitors thus have the unique opportunity to get close to sharks, rays and moray eels without danger. If that’s not enough of a thrill for you, you can also go diving in the shark tank (by appointment only due to limited spaces).

Especially for children, a visit to the aquarium is an exciting and entertaining experience. In a separate play area for children, the little ones are introduced to the underwater world and the inhabitants of the seas in an interesting and playful way.

Website

aquariumbcn.com

Opening hours

Opening hours Jan. – Mar. and Nov. – Dec.:

Admission fees

Adults (Ages 11+): €20.00

Children (Ages 5 – 10): €15.00

Small children (Ages 3 – 4): €7.00

For further information on possible discounts, see the website.

Address

Getting there

By public transport:

Metro line 3: Stop Drassanes

Metro line 4: Stop Barceloneta

Bus lines V17: Stop Port Vell

Bus lines 59, 120, D20, H14, N0, N6 and V13: Stop Pg. Colom – Via Laietana or Portal de la  Pau

By car:

The nearest parking garages are Interparking World Trade Center and Empark Joan de Borbó.