The Aquàrium de Barcelona at Port Vell is one of the largest aquariums in Europe and the main dedicated to Mediterranean marine life. With five million liters of water housing eleven thousand marine animals of four hundred and fifty species, it is an essential destination for those who want to explore the sea depths.
The visit of the Aquàrium de Barcelona is an exceptional opportunity to discover the mysteries of the ocean. The flagship attraction is the immense oceanari, a habitat shared by fascinating species such as sharks, moles (moon fish) and rays. You can venture through an 80-meter-long submarine tunnel, giving you the impression of walking at the bottom of the sea.
The Planeta Aqua exhibition takes you to discover creatures adapted to various aquatic environments, from the freezing cold to tropical waters. It highlights the importance of aquatic life in the history of our planet, featuring caimans, piranhas, living fossils and penguins. Two reconstructions of areas protected from our coasts, the Ebre Delta and the Medes Islands, add to the experience.
Explora space?! is specially designed for young children, offering more than fifty interactive activities to awaken their marine curiosity. Complete your visit with the vast Mediterranean and tropical aquariums, as well as the miniaquaària space, dedicated to the flora and marine fauna.
For diving enthusiasts, Aquàrium offers unique programs such as immersion with sharks, while children aged 8 to 12 can participate in the sleeping experience with sharks, spending the night at Aquàrium and taking advantage of a captivating educational program. Explore, visit and discover the captivating marine universe of the Barcelona aquàrium at the port vell.
- Entry time:
Monday to Friday: from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and holidays: from 10 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Place: Moll d'Espanya del Port Vell, S/N, 08039
- Access for people with reduced mobility
- Children must be accompanied by an adult