Barcelona Aquarium
The most important Mediterranean-themed aquarium
At the Barcelona Aquarium, one of the largest in Europe, 11,000 marine animals from 450 different species live. It is considered the most important Mediterranean-focused aquarium, and one of its highlights is the sharks that swim above an 80-meter-long underwater tunnel, creating the sensation of walking on the ocean floor.
The Aquarium, located in Port Vell in Barcelona, is a marine center that is both educational and recreational. Visitors can explore the depths of the sea not only to learn about the main species inhabiting the Mediterranean but also to discover creatures that have adapted to extreme aquatic conditions: glacial cold, abyssal darkness, tropical warmth, etc.
The most visited area in the Aquarium is, without a doubt, the Oceanarium, home to bream, moray eels, sunfish, rays, and two species of sharks, which can be viewed from a submerged walkway.
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For the little ones
The Aquarium features an interactive children’s area called Explora!, where kids can touch, investigate, and play through specially designed activities to learn about the marine world.
To avoid long queues, we recommend purchasing your tickets through their website.
How to get to Barcelona Aquarium?
The Port Vell stop on the Red Route of the Barcelona Bus Turístic is just a few meters from the entrance of the Barcelona Aquarium.
For the curious
- At the Aquarium entrance, you’ll find feeding schedules for various animals. If you're lucky, you might see sharks eating!
- The underwater tunnel is over 80 meters long.
