L’Aquarium de Barcelona

The Barcelona Aquàrium is located in the old harbor, Port Vell, and is the world's most important marine leisure and education centre dedicated to Mediterranean undersea life. A unique attraction that has already been visited by more than 14 million people. Don't wait for people to tell you about it… buy your ticket now and skip the queues. The Barcelona Aquàrium is the perfect place to find out about the seabed and all its different species. You'll learn about them through the 35 Mediterranean and tropical tanks which are home to 11,000 animals from some 450 different species. The most spectacular of all is the immense Oceanarium, the only one in Europe which is 5m deep and 36m in diameter. A transparent 80-metre-long tunnel runs through the Oceanarium where you can walk among sharks, gilt heads, morays, ocean sunfish and many more species. With your ticket you'll also be able to visit the permanent exhibitions, Planeta Aqua and Explora! which show the importance of water in the development of our planet, and where kids can discover the underwater world by using their five senses. After your visit, you'll be able to enjoy the different services on offer: the café, shop, souvenir photo, auditorium, etc.