The 6 Aquarium Visits in Spain That Earn Their Price

1.Barcelona Aquarium: Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 13,335 reviews · from $31Our pick

Visit L’Aquàrium de Barcelona in Port Vell at your own pace. See 35 Mediterranean and tropical tanks, 11,000 animals, and the 80-meter Oceanarium tunnel, where sharks and rays pass overhead. Your ticket also includes Planeta Aqua, an interactive exhibit designed to help children explore the underwater world with all five senses.

“the aquarium was a lovely place. buying tickets was easy using the online guide. would be better if they offered a family ticket to help cut down the cost. but we had a lovely few hours.”

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2.Palma Aquarium Entry Ticket w/ Optional 3D Cinema

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,280 reviews · from $39

Spend a full day at Palma Aquarium, following more than 1 kilometer of exhibits across eight habitats, from the Mediterranean to tropical seas and jungle. See Big Blue, one of Europe’s deepest shark tanks, attend animal feedings, and add the short Aquadome 3D film for a whale encounter from your seat. Ocean Experts lead talks at selected exhibits.

“Absolutely brilliant!!! Well worth the money and theres so much to see!”

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3.Seville Aquarium Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,947 reviews · 1 day · from $20Best value

Follow Magellan and Elcano’s route through five aquatic zones at Seville Aquarium. You’ll see more than 7,000 animals, including sharks, turtles, rays, jellyfish, piranhas, seahorses, frogs, snakes, and the newly featured axolotl. Allow about 90 minutes, and plan your visit around the 9-meter shark tank and bilingual displays.

“Amazing experience and so much to see! A must visit”

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4.Zoo Aquarium Madrid Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,663 reviews · 1 day · from $28

Use your one-day ticket to explore Madrid Zoo Aquarium in Casa de Campo. See more than 3,000 animals across 20 hectares, including pandas, Iberian lynxes, koalas, gorillas, sharks, and giant tortoises. Add talks, feeding times, bird and sea lion displays, a virtual gorilla attraction, restaurants, and play areas for children.

“My son truly enjoyed himself he’s been talking about his trip to the zoo….”

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5.Benalmadena Aquarium Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 398 reviews · 1 month · from $25

Visit Sea LIFE Benalmádena beside the Mediterranean for a self-guided route through local and tropical habitats. Touch starfish and hermit crabs, watch feeding sessions, pass beneath sharks and a green turtle, and finish in Amazonia. Allow about 25 to 60 minutes, depending on your pace and the scheduled talks.

“Great quick but if you enjoy it in moments it's great”

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6.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Aquarium Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 221 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $73

Use one ticket for Barcelona’s orange and green bus routes, hopping off near Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Camp Nou, Montjuïc, the Gothic waterfront, and more. Then visit the Barcelona Aquarium once, including its long acrylic Oceanarium tunnel. Multilingual audio commentary, air-conditioning, and flexible timing make this a useful first look at the city.

“O Aquário foi espetacular. O autocarro foi muito bom, exceto a falta de sinalização nas paragens para o efeito. Quando descemos e queremos retomar noutro sítio, não é nada fácil.”

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