Barcelona Aquarium: Tickets

Barcelona Aquarium - Tickets and Visitor Information

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What is Barcelona Aquarium?

• Barcelona Aquarium (L'Aquàrium de Barcelona) is a marine attraction in Port Vell, the city's old harbour.
• It focuses on marine life from the Mediterranean Sea, alongside tropical marine environments and interactive exhibits.
• The aquarium is known for its Oceanarium, which is a large tank that you can walk through using an 80-metre underwater tunnel. It has sharks, rays and other marine animals that can be seen swimming around the tunnel, making this one of the main highlights of a visit.
• There are also themed aquariums, educational displays and activities for children.
• The aquarium is popular with families and is a useful indoor attraction when the weather is too hot or rainy for sightseeing.

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Quick Information

• ‍Address: L'Aquàrium de Barcelona, Moll d'Espanya, del Port Vell, s/n, Barcelona, 08039.
• Aquarium Opening Hours: Daily from 10:00. Closing times vary by season.
• Suggested Visit Duration: 1.5-2.5 hours.
• Nearest Metro Stations: Drassanes (L3) and Barceloneta (L4).‍
• Barcelona Aquarium Ticket Options

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Is Barcelona Aquarium Worth Visiting?

Barcelona Aquarium is worth visiting if you are travelling with children or enjoy seeing marine animals up close.

• The underwater tunnel is the main attraction, allowing you to watch sharks and rays from within the Oceanarium rather than through a conventional viewing window.
• The themed tanks provide an opportunity to learn about Mediterranean marine life as well as species from tropical waters.
• Younger visitors may enjoy the interactive exhibits and educational activities.
• For families spending several days in the city, the aquarium can be a good attraction, especially when combined with a walk around the waterfront.

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What You Can See at Barcelona Aquarium

The aquarium has Mediterranean and tropical exhibits, including:

• The Oceanarium and Underwater Tunnel: The large central tank is the aquarium's main attraction and holds several million litres of water. It contains sharks, rays and other marine animals. The tank has an 80-metre-long underwater tunnel that runs through it, giving you views of the animals swimming above and around.
• Mediterranean Aquariums: The Mediterranean exhibits explore marine habitats found in the sea surrounding Spain. The tanks feature different species of fish and other marine life, and shows the variety of environments beneath the surface.
• Tropical Aquariums: The tropical exhibits feature colourful fish and other marine species from warmer waters. The displays provide a contrast to the Mediterranean section and introduce you to different marine habitats.
• Interactive and Educational Exhibits: The aquarium also offers activities designed to help children learn about marine life. The interactive areas are fun and engaging, while educational displays explain different species and their environments.

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About Barcelona Aquarium

Barcelona Aquarium is the world's largest Mediterranean-themed aquarium. It opened in 1995 and is home to around 11,000 marine organisms from approximately 600 species.

Its exhibits cover Mediterranean and tropical marine environments, with the Oceanarium providing the main highlight for many visitors.

Habitats and Exhibits

• The Mediterranean: Explore tanks featuring sharks, rays, ocean sunfish, moray eels and other marine life from the Mediterranean Sea.
• Tropical Seas: Discover colourful fish, coral reef environments and marine species from warmer waters.
• Planeta Aqua: Learn how marine animals adapt to different environments, including the aquarium's Humboldt penguins.
• Explora! Children's Area: An interactive area designed to introduce younger visitors to marine life.
• Jewels of the Sea: Discover molluscs and other marine invertebrates.

The aquarium also provides educational activities and opportunities to learn about marine conservation.

Penguin and Shark Feeding Times

If you want to see the animals being fed, the aquarium publishes a daily feeding schedule. Penguin feeding is listed at 11:30 and 16:30, while shark feeding in the Oceanarium is scheduled for approximately 12:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, excluding public holidays.

Feeding times can change, so check the official feeding schedule before your visit.

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