# Poema del Mar, Spain: what it is and when to go

> Poema del Mar is a public aquarium on Gran Canaria in Spain (Las Palmas). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 13 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 13. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/acuario-poema-del-mar/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Public aquarium on Gran Canaria · With kids, Wildlife
- **Where:** Spain · Muelle del Sanapú 22, 35008, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- **Best time:** March to June and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** LPA Gran Canaria Island, 24 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Mo-Su 09:30-17:30
- **Website:** [poema-del-mar.com](https://poema-del-mar.com)
- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible
- **Coordinates:** 28.1446, -15.42822

## What it is and where

Poema del Mar is a public aquarium on Gran Canaria in Spain (Las Palmas). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Las Palmas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria/), where this site lists 49 more places to see, 5.0 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 28.1446, -15.42822; the nearest main airport is Gran Canaria Airport (LPA, Gran Canaria Island), 24 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=28.144604%2C-15.428224)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=28.144604%2C-15.428224)

- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible

It is one of the [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/familia/) and [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/fauna/) places in Spain. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Poema del Mar is **March to June and September to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 10 h 24 |
| February | Possible | 11 h 02 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 48 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 41 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 24 |
| June | Best time | 13 h 47 |
| July | Possible | 13 h 37 |
| August | Possible | 13 h |
| September | Best time | 12 h 09 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 18 |
| November | Possible | 10 h 34 |
| December | Possible | 10 h 13 |

In June there are 13 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 13. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| With kids | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
| Wildlife | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Poema del Mar has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Spain

To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Spain checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Parque de Santa Catalina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/parque-santa-catalina/): Park in Spain · 485 m
- [Castillo de la Luz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/castillo-de-la-luz/): Fortification in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain (European Union) · 561 m
- [El Azul Gran Canaria Dive Center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/el-azul-gran-canaria-dive-center/): Dive site · 956 m
- [Mirafondos, Centro de Buceo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/mirafondos-centro-de-buceo/): Dive site · 1.3 km
- [Playa de Las Canteras](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/playa-de-las-canteras/): Beach of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria · 1.3 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Spain guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/).

## More in Spain: With kids

- [Barcelona Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/parque-zoologico-de-barcelona/): zoo in Spain
- [Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/real-jardin-botanico-de-madrid/): botanical garden and research centre in Madrid, Spain
- [Loro Parque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/loro-parque/): zoo in Tenerife, Canary Islands
- [Aquarium Barcelona](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/l-aquarium-de-barcelona/): aquarium located in Port Vell, a harbor in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- [Zoo Aquarium de Madrid](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/zoo-aquarium-de-madrid/): zoo and aquarium in Madrid, Spain
- [L'Oceanogràfic](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/oceanografico-de-valencia/): aquarium in Valencia, Spain

Every Spain place under With kids, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/familia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Poema del Mar?

It is a public aquarium on Gran Canaria in Spain. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Poema del Mar?

March to June and September to October. In June there are 13 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 13.

### How do you get to Poema del Mar?

The nearest main airport is Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), 24 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=28.144604%2C-15.428224) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Parque de Santa Catalina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/parque-santa-catalina/), [Castillo de la Luz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/castillo-de-la-luz/), [El Azul Gran Canaria Dive Center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/el-azul-gran-canaria-dive-center/). The rest is in [the Spain guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/678609025), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q47166845), CC0. More about Poema del Mar on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poema_del_Mar). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).