Barcelona's aquarium was opened in 1995 in the port area. Now it is the largest aquarium in Europe, with 20 themed pools which are home to species of flora and fauna of the Mediterranean sea and other oceanic and sea waters. The scale of the Aquarium of Barcelona is really amazing – there are up to 11 thousand sea creatures, which are contained in 6 million litres of seawater. Of course, such a variety of marine flora and fauna attract visitors from all corners of the globe.

The most interesting and unique place of the Aquarium of Barcelona can be considered as a huge aquarium, which is a huge tank filled with 4, 5 million litres of water, through which leads the 80-meter-long glass tunnel. Thus, going through this tunnel, if you are traveling on the ocean floor, and right above you and float around you true tiger sharks, rays, various marine and oceanic fish, which you can consider very close. This show is truly mesmerizing.

As already mentioned, the aquarium is divided into themed pools, which are representatives of the Northern, tropical sea, deep water, coral forests, and Thus, are better able to create for all of creatures conditions as similar to the natural habitat.

The exhibition, presented by the inhabitants of the Mediterranean sea, the largest. Here you can see colorful Moray eels, octopus, sharks, skates, flatfish. Tropical aquarium the assembled representatives that live in the Red sea, the Caribbean, in Australian waters of the Great Barrier Reef and even in the district of Hawaii. Of particular interest is the exhibition Aqua Planet, visiting which you will get acquainted with the creatures that have adapted to life in extreme marine environments, such as Arctic waters, deep valleys, etc.

In addition, here you will find children's rides, educational exhibits, and is also able to use special programs, such as diving with sharks, etc.