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L’Aquàrium de Barcelona
Dive into an aquatic world and explore creatures from the deep at L’Aquàrium de Barcelona.
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What you'll do
Barcelona Aquarium boasts over 11,000 animals, 450 different species, an underwater tunnel and live feedings - look out for some of the star species, such as sharks, eels and rays.
You’ll get to view 14 different Mediterranean-themed aquariums and learn more about the incredible creatures that call the ocean their home. See Humboldt penguins, gaze up at sharks swimming above your head, and admire the colorful fish in the tropical tanks.
The aquarium also hosts a regular calendar of events including educational talks to teach about marine conservation and shark cage diving.
L’Aquàrium de Barcelona highlights
The Oceanarium
Walk underneath this tank and see giltheads, moray eels, ocean sunfish, rays and two types of shark – the sand tiger shark (Carcharias taurus) and the sandbar shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus).
Mediterranean aquariums
14 different aquariums that represent different marine systems. See everything from the coralline communities, the shallow sandy coastal community, as well as Spain’s coastline and the Ebro Delta and Medes Islands.
Tropical aquariums
See jewel-colored fish swimming in and out of a coral reef.
Themed aquariums
Explore the underwater world of seahorses, invertebrates, and tropical corals.
Jewels of the Sea exhibition
This permanent exhibition looks at mollusks and their use today and in the past. See how the shells have been used in jewelry, decoration, and tools.
Facts
The Oceanarium contains over four million liters of water.
The Great Barrier Reef in Australia isn’t one single reef, but is made up of some 2,000 coastal reefs each measuring 8 km2.
The marine animals in the Mediterranean aquariums eat three times a week. Those in the tropical aquariums twice daily.
What's included
Enjoy general admission to the aquarium
Where you'll be
Moll d’Espanya del Port Vell, s/n, Barcelona, ESHow to get there
14, 47, 59,120, D20, H14, V13, V15 and V19
Metro: Drassanes (L3), Barceloneta (L4). Train: Barcelona Estació de França.
Operating hours
November 4, 2024 – March 31, 2025
Monday to Friday: 10AM to 7PM
On weekends, national days, local days and Christmas holidays: 10AM to 8PM
(Christmas holidays are from 21st December to 6th January.)
Please note: Admissions and the Ticket office close one hour before our closing time.
Please visit the L’Aquàrium de Barcelona website to find the up-to-date opening and the closings and more.
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