Place to visit
Sea Life Porto, Portugal: what it is and when to go
Sea Life Porto is an aquarium in Porto, Portugal. Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Portugal: 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 in Porto, Portugal · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- Portugal · 1ª Rua Particular do Castelo do Queijo 1, 4100-379, Porto
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- OPO Porto, 8.8 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa, Su 10:00-19:00
- Price
- 18.50 EUR
- Website
- visitsealife.com
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 41.16869, -8.6875
What it is and where
Sea Life Porto is an aquarium in Porto, Portugal. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Portugal: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Oceanário
It is in Porto, where this site lists 100 more places to see, 5.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.16869, -8.6875; the nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, Porto), 8.8 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Portugal. 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 Sea Life Porto is March to October.
- JanPossible9:21
- FebPossible10:25
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:07
- MayBest time14:18
- JunBest time14:57
- JulBest time14:41
- AugBest time13:39
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:52
- NovPossible9:39
- DecPossible9:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03. 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 October | November to February |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Sea Life Porto 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 Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Portugal
To enter Portugal there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Portugal checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); 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
- Castelo do Queijo beachBeach in Porto, Portugal244 m
- Homem do Leme beachBeach in Porto, Portugal968 m
- Praia de MatosinhosBeach1.0 km
- Gondarem beachBeach in Porto, Portugal1.5 km
- Ingleses beachBeach in Porto, Portugal2.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Portugal guide.
More in Portugal: With kids
- Lisbon Oceanarium: oceanarium in Lisbon, Portugal
- Lisbon Zoo: a zoo in Lisbon, Portugal
- Madeira Botanical Garden: botanical garden
- Portugal dos Pequenitos: building or structure in Coimbra, Portugal
- International Sand Sculpture Festival: Festival in Portugal
- Jardim Botânico da Ajuda
Every Portugal place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sea Life Porto?
It is an aquarium in Porto, Portugal. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Portugal: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Sea Life Porto?
March to October. In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03.
How do you get to Sea Life Porto?
The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 8.8 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Portugal is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Portugal 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 Castelo do Queijo beach, Homem do Leme beach, Praia de Matosinhos. The rest is in the Portugal guide.
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