L’Aquàrium de Barcelona — Aquarium in Gothic Quarter
L’Aquàrium de Barcelona and its collection
L’Aquàrium de Barcelona, opened in 1995, is an aquarium in Barcelona, Spain.
It opened in 1995 with 80 tanks holding some 11,000 animals of 600 species, and belongs to the Aspro Parks group. More than 40 million people have visited since then, making it the fourth most visited attraction in the city, behind the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell and the FC Barcelona museum. A new phase began in 2025, alongside its thirtieth anniversary.
Animals and collection
Animals on show include tiburón de puntas negras, puntas blancas, tiburón cebra, pingüinos and caballitos de mar.
Exhibits
Its exhibits include EL MEDITERRÁNEO, MARES TROPICALES, PLANETA AQUA, LA ZONA INFANTIL and ENTRE BASTIDORES.
Things to do
Things to do include Shark Experiences, Aquarist for a Day, Immersive room and Interactive spaces.
What the venue says
- Espacios interactivos
- Disfrutarás de un 10% de descuento en la cafetería / self-service , y también en nuestra tienda .
- Paid parking options are available nearby, including a paid parking garage, a paid parking lot, and paid street parking in the Port Vell area.
- The facility features a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking lot, accessible restrooms, and accessible seating areas.
Images of L’Aquàrium de Barcelona
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BelquiorGoncalves, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Martin Fisch, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Robertgombos, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Robertgombos, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Freepenguin, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Paul Hermans, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Paul Hermans, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Jordiferrer, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Eraevsky, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Anneli Salo, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 10:00 | 20:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | 26.00 EUR |
| Family package | 88.00 EUR |
Facilities
- Animal encounter
- Behind-the-scenes tour
- Immersive media attraction
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for L’Aquàrium de Barcelona at this time.
Accreditation
- WAZA member (source)
Location & map
del Port Vell, Moll d'Espanya, s/nBarcelona
Spain
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at L’Aquàrium de Barcelona.
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Penguins (pingüinos) -
Seahorses (caballitos de mar)
Exhibits
- The Mediterranean (EL MEDITERRÁNEO)
- Tropical Seas (MARES TROPICALES)
- Planet Aqua (PLANETA AQUA)
- The Kids' Zone (LA ZONA INFANTIL)
- Behind the Scenes (ENTRE BASTIDORES)
- Oceanarium (Oceanario)