Barcelona aquarium is Europe’s largest aquarium with over 450 species swimming around in 5 million litres of tanks. Its proximity to Barcelona’s La Rambla, you can visit it from the center of the city.
Barcelona aquarium in the Port Vell area, is a huge aquatic adventure of the world’s marine life. The aquarium features everything from sharks to penguins and everything else in between. The aquarium also features a walk through tunnel where you can view the sea life above and around you. There are certain extras with an additional charge, such as diving with sharks or feeding the fish.
The aquarium has one of the world’s most important collections of Mediterranean species of aquatic life. These exhibitions themed around similar different environments found in Spain, such as the Delta del Ebro river. Other exhibitions include species from around the planet, including venomous and aggressive species and extraordinary creatures that live on the bed of the ocean.
Venture through the glass tunnels and discover hundreds of aquatic species including sharks swimming around you. The Barcelona Aquarium is a top attraction for families with kids.
The aquarium’s ocean tank houses some very impressive species such as sharks, rays, moray eels and other large fish. This part of the aquarium is viewed by walking through the glass tunnel, giving visitors a chance to view ocean life close up. You can watch two species of sharks, eels, and rays as they swim past you at proximity.
The aquarium Mediterranean tanks house the world’s largest display of aquatic species from this part of the world. This exhibition gives visitors a chance to learn about the species of aquatic life that live off the shores of Barcelona. The Mediterranean area of the aquarium will tell us species and areas of this region that they inhabit.
Finally, the third main area of the Barcelona Aquarium is the Tropical tanks. A total of 10 tanks are on display, each showing a range of different species. Here you will find sharks, poisonous fish, sea dragons and seahorses. At the bottom of these tanks is some fantastic coral reef, giving you a chance to see these amazing aquatic formations.
The aquarium offers some very upfront experiences, such as submerge with sharks, swimming with sharks and even sleeping with sharks. The aquarium can host further special requests such as marriage proposals underwater, or even become an aquarist for the day. The unique and special activities have an extra cost on top of the admission charge. The aquarium experiences may change during the season, so by checking the website, you will be able to view the experiences currently available.
Ticket Prices And Facilities
The aquarium complex has lockers to rent, a café for refreshments and a souvenir shop. The visit will last around 90 minutes to 2 hour. Admission price to the Barcelona aquarium for 2023 is €25 for an adult (over 11 years old), children 5 – 10 years old €18 and infants 3–4 years old €10. For families there are special price tickets. The aquarium is adapted for people that have reduced mobility.
You can purchase tickets for Barcelona aquarium by pressing this LINK. Also, if you are interested in animals and nature, you can purchase a combined ticket for both the Aquarium and Barcelona Zoo, by following this LINK.
How To Get To Barcelona Aquarium
The aquarium is in the Port Vell marina district of Barcelona. It is a short walk from the bottom of La Rambla and the Gothic Quarter. The closest metro stations are Drassanes line 3 or Barceloneta line 4. You can arrive on the following buses V13, V15, V19, D20, H14, 47, 59, and 120. If arriving by car, you can take the following exits 21 and 22 of the Ronda Litoral. Parking is available at the Maremagnum shopping center.
