L'Aquàrium de Barcelona

Aquarium Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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What to expect

L'Aquàrium de Barcelona is a Mediterranean-themed aquarium located in Port Vell, a harbor in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The aquarium is home to 11,000 animals representing 451 species and features 35 aquariums, including an ocean tank with sharks, rays, and other large fish. The aquarium also has an underwater tunnel and offers interactive activities, such as a diving kit and playground slides, making it a great place to visit with family. Additionally, the aquarium offers a unique experience called Sleeping with the Sharks, where kids can spend the night beside a tank with sharks and 8,000 fish

Plan your family visit to the L'Aquàrium de Barcelona with these blog insights 👇

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Barcelona with children

Barcelona with children
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the aquarium and saw a variety of marine life

Highlights: The kids loved the shark tank and the interactive exhibits ✨

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Visiting Barcelona with family: top 18 things to do with children

Visiting Barcelona with family: top 18 things to do with children
This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a couple of hours at the Aquarium de Barcelona, one of the largest in Europe. We explored various exhibits showcasing marine life from around the world and walked through a long, underwater tunnel where sharks swam overhead

Highlights: The kids were amazed by the diverse marine life, especially the sharks. They loved walking through the tunnel and seeing the fish swimming around them. It was one of the highlights of our Barcelona trip ✨

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(Tip!) Barcelona with kids: 37 fun activities!

(Tip!) Barcelona with kids: 37 fun activities!
This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the Aquarium Barcelona, the largest Mediterranean aquarium in the world, with over 11,000 animals and 450 different species in 21 large aquariums

Highlights: We loved seeing the diverse marine life and the impressive size of the aquariums. The kids were fascinated by the sharks and the other sea creatures ✨