L'Oceanográfic de Valencia is one of the most famous complex of the city, the largest in its type in Europe, where different marine habitats (seas and oceans) are represented in an area of about 110,000 sqm, using 42 million liters of water. The salty water is pumped from the Malvarrosa beach. It is located in the dry Turia River bed converted into a beautiful park, integrated into the City of Arts and Sciences. It was opened in 2003.
Plan a whole day to visit
It is a home for more than 45,000 animals from 500 different species: such as sharks, dolphins, beluga whales, sea lions, seals, penguins, turtles, sharks, rays, fish, jellyfish, spiders, crabs as well as reptiles and birds, those that live in the Albufera National Park near Valencia and in tropical mangroves. The collection is representing the Earth's major ecosystems.
Location
- C/ d'Eduardo Primo Yúfera, 1B, 46013 València
TRANSPORTATION
- via Metro, disembark at Alameda Station
- by Bus number 15, 25 or 95
The Park
THE MARINE AREAS ARE ARRANGED INTO
- Mediterranean habitats
- the Arctic oceans and islands
- the tropics
- the temperate seas
- and the Red Sea
SUBMARINE RESTAURANT
- modern and fusion cuisine, with a nod of the traditional local gastronomy
- surrounded by the circular aquarium
- relaxed and welcoming atmosphere
- open from Monday to Sunday
- offering local and other Spanish wine selection
- available for events
USEFUL INFORMATION
- pets are not permitted to enter
- bringing food into the complex is not permitted
- the use of selfie sticks and underwater cameras are not permitted
- audioguide is available for extra charge in Spanish, Valencian, English, French, German, Italian and Russian.
Explore the city with the 48-Hour Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus
Explore the city on a double-decker with a handy hop-on-hop-off ticket that is valid for 48 hours. Enjoy the entry to the L'Oceanográfic, one of the largest aquariums in the world. Watch the incredible dolphin show included in the price and discover the town by bus, stopping at the main attractions.
