Place to visit
Aquarium Barcelona, Spain: what it is and when to go
Aquarium Barcelona is an aquarium located in Port Vell, a harbor in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. It has articles in 19 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Aquarium located in Port Vell, a harbor in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- BCN Barcelona, 13 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa,Su,PH 10:00-20:00; Jul 01-Sep 06 10:00-21:00; Sep 07-Oct 31,Dec 25-Jan 02,Jan 06,Jan 07,Mar 30,Mar 31,Apr 01-Jun 30 10:00-20:00
- Website
- aquariumbcn.com
- Run by
- Aspro Parks
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 41.37684, 2.18442
What it is and where
Aquarium Barcelona is an aquarium located in Port Vell, a harbor in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It has articles in 19 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Barcelona, where this site lists 267 more places to see, 964 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.37684, 2.18442; the nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN, Barcelona), 13 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Aspro Parks
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Spain. In Kokai 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 Aquarium Barcelona is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:20
- FebPossible10:24
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:07
- MayBest time14:19
- JunBest time14:58
- JulPossible14:43
- AugPossible13:40
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:38
- DecPossible9:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. 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: Aquarium Barcelona has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai 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.
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. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hotel Duquesa de CardonaHistory479 m
- Serras BarcelonaHotel in Barcelona, Spain491 m
- Mercat de la BarcelonetaBuilding in Barcelona, Spain560 m
- Columbus Monument, BarcelonaMonument in Barcelona567 m
- Platja de Sant MiquelBeach in Barcelona, Spain584 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: With kids
- Barcelona Zoo: zoo in Spain
- Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid: botanical garden and research centre in Madrid, Spain
- Loro Parque: zoo in Tenerife, Canary Islands
- Zoo Aquarium de Madrid: zoo and aquarium in Madrid, Spain
- L'Oceanogràfic: aquarium in Valencia, Spain
- Siam Park: water park in Tenerife
Every Spain place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Aquarium Barcelona?
It is an aquarium located in Port Vell, a harbor in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It has articles in 19 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 Aquarium Barcelona?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01.
How do you get to Aquarium Barcelona?
The nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), 13 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
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 Hotel Duquesa de Cardona, Serras Barcelona, Mercat de la Barceloneta. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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