Things to do in Barcelona Aquarium
The Barcelona Aquarium is one of the largest in the world. Located in Port Vell, the Catalan capital's old port, it was opened in 1995 and is the most important recreational and educational marine center in the world dedicated to undersea life in the Mediterranean. Its most spectacular space in the Oceanario, a transparent tunnel over 80 meters long, 5 meters deep and 36 meters in diameter. Nowhere in Europe is there another structure like it, allowing visitors to stroll among sharks, bream, moray eels, sunfish and many more. The Aquarium has 35 different tanks that are home to 11,000 animals from 450 different species. Since its opening, its two main objectives have been the dissemination of knowledge about the seabed and education, focusing on the study, conservation, and protection of marine fauna. It is a perfect place for both children and adults. There are Mediterranean tanks, where visitors can appreciate the varied marine life of the Mediterranean, and tropical aquariums where they can watch exotic species from the tropical seas. Many activities await you at the Aquarium, but the most thrilling is doubtless the chance to dive with the sharks: the bravest visitors descend into a four-million-liter tank where they can observe the behavior of sharks and other aquatic animals up close (only certified divers can enter the tank).
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Barcelona Aquarium skip-the-line tickets
Skip-the-line and visit the Aquarium of Barcelona. Enjoy the world's most important marine leisure centre dedicated to Mediterranean undersea life!
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Destination Pass - Barcelona Family Pass
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Visit Barcelona at your own pace, exploring different locations how and when you like. Discover Barcelona's culture and history and explore the most popular sights.
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Barcelona Aquarium skip-the-line tickets
Skip-the-line and visit the Aquarium of Barcelona. Enjoy the world's most important marine leisure centre dedicated to Mediterranean undersea life!
Buy your Barcelona Card in advance to have access to over 20 museums and venues in Barcelona, Spain. Get informed, plan your trip and book your tickets for tours and museums in Barcelona.
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Destination Pass - Barcelona Family Pass
Book you TUI Pass - Barcelona Family Pass and enjoy a curated selection of activities at a special discounted price!
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Barcelona Card for 3 days, 4 days or 5 days
Get free admission to Barcelona's most important museums and monuments and Enjoy discounts on over 70 museums, city sights, and restaurants.
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TUI Pass - Barcelona Family Pass
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Barcelona city tour hop-on hop-off bus tickets with Aquarium
Book this Barcelona city tour hop-on hop-off bus tickets with Aquarium and discover the jewels of the Modernist architect Antoni Gaudí.
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