The Oceanogràfic, located in the City of Arts and Sciences, is renowned as the largest aquarium in Europe and for housing the longest underwater tunnel in Europe since 2003. The aquarium is open every day of the year, so you can enter the marine world any day of your stay. You can also buy your tickets both in person and on the website.
Discover the great variety of marine habitats
Here you will find an endless number of marine species distributed among its 9 thematic areas:
· The Mediterranean, where you will be able to enjoy the following species native to the Mediterranean Sea area: Sea bass, Common lobsters, Spetons...
· The Wetlands, where within a 26-metre sphere you can enjoy the following species belonging to the ecosystems of the mangroves and marshes: White Spoonbills, Roseate Spoonbills, Galapagos, Egrets...
· The Temperate and Tropical, with aquariums that house species from temperate and tropical seas where you will find the following species: Seals, Pufferfish, Clownfish...
· The Oceanic, where you will find the 70-metre-long underwater tunnel through which you will be able to observe the following species of sharks: Grey Sharks, Blacktip Sharks, Zebra Sharks....
· The Antarctic, where the main inhabitants are the Juanito Penguins.
· The Arctic, where you can observe walruses and beluga whales.
· The Islands, where you will find the different species of sea lions.
· The Red Sea, an aquarium with corals and colourful fish typical of this sea.
· The Dolphinarium, where the dolphins are housed and where the shows take place, with a capacity for more than 1500 spectators and a volume of 24 million litres of water.
HUMANS and ECOTIPS
Through the HUMANS campaign carried out by the Oceanogràfic, during your visit to the different facilities you will be able to learn more about all the projects in which the Oceanogràfic's team is involved to preserve and watch over the fight against climate change as well as the health of each of its species.
But that's not all. Through its ECOTIPS you can also learn how we can do our bit to help reduce the effects of rising temperatures and sea levels, which not only affect us, but also them. You will also find in each of the scenario’s representations, simulations and projections of the evolution of ocean currents, sea level rise, acidification and rising sea temperatures.
So with no doubt a visit to the Oceanogràfic is a unique experience where, in addition to learning more about the wonders that inhabit the different types of seas and oceans, you will also learn how we can contribute to making this planet a better place in an educational and interactive way.
How to get there from VALOLA Boutique Rooms?
Just 5.9 kilometres from VALOLA, you will find both the City of Arts and Sciences and the Oceanogràfic, so you can take advantage of the trip to visit everything.
From VALOLA you can get around in the following ways:
· Taking bus number 95 (direction Eugènia Viñes - Mare de Déu Sufragi) from the Balanqueria - Pare d'Òrfens stop to Àgora in 33 minutes;
· Taking a taxi in 18 minutes.
· By bicycle in 14 minutes
· Or, if you prefer, you can choose to walk and it will only take you 54 minutes to get there.
For more information about opening times and prices, we recommend that you take a look at the official website of the aquarium: https://www.oceanografic.org/en/planifica-tu-visita/prices-and-schedules/?_gl=1*1u0zxxb*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQ5NjM2MDI2MS4xNzI0NTE2MzE5*_ga_3J7Z35RK84*MTcyNDUxNjMxOC4xLjAuMTcyNDUxNjMxOC4wLjAuMTM4NDM1NDA1