L'Aquarium de Barcelona

Immerse yourself in the underwater world of Barcelona Aquarium, home to over 450 marine species. A must-visit for sealife enthusiasts.

Barcelona Aquarium Ticket

L'Aquàrium de Barcelona is ideal for families visiting Catalonia. With 11,000 animals from over 450 species, there is much to explore. The facility features an 80-metre (260-foot) transparent underwater tunnel, providing an immersive experience of Mediterranean marine life.

As one of the most popular tourist attractions, the Aquarium contains 5 million litres of water (1.3 million US gallons) and includes species such as bream, moray eels, moonfish, and two types of sharks: bull sharks and sandbar sharks.

Visitors can explore the Mediterranean aquariums across 14 different spaces dedicated to various marine life. The tropical aquariums offer vibrant displays of fish and corals, along with recreations of protected Spanish coastal areas like the Ebro Delta and the Medes Islands.

Themed aquariums provide in-depth details about underwater flora and fauna. Conclude your visit in the tropical river area, which features children's activities and permanent exhibitions of shellfish and molluscs.

Opening Times

Barcelona Aquarium operates during the following hours:

From March 29 to June 30: daily from 10 am to 8 pmFrom July 1 to September 7: daily from 10 am to 9 pmFrom September 8 to November 2: daily from 10 am to 8 pm

Final admission is one hour before closing.

Christmas schedule: from December 21 to January 8, the aquarium will close at 8 pm (final admission at 7 pm).