The Aquarium In Valencia
A spectacular attraction
The Aquarium in Valencia is the largest one in Europe, a stunning building in which you can learn many interesting things about marine life. The building was designed by the famous Felix Candela but its design reminds many of the breathtaking work of the great Antoni Gaudi.
You will find the aquarium in the Arts and Sciences City, among the other attractions of Valencia such as the Science Museum, the Planetarium, the Opera House and the Botanical Gardens.
Reaching the Aquarium
Getting to the Aquarium is not difficult because the entire complex was designed to be in the center of the city. If you are in the center of town or somewhere close to Ayuntamiento Square, take the number 81 bus that heads towards the Calatrava Bridge.
You can also get to the Aquarium on foot if you want to enjoy the beauty of the seven picturesque kilometers along the Turia Gardens on your way there.
The buildings
The Aquarium has several buildings displaying the different species inhabiting the various oceans and seas of the world. One such building is dedicated to the Mediterranean Sea.
Here you will find more than 7,400 specimens in seven aquariums that duplicate their natural environment. The Arca del Mar is the research center where the scientists try to assist in the reproduction of species in danger of extinction.
The building known as the Arctic, which looks like an igloo, is the place where marine biologists monitor the behavior of whales and walruses. The Ocean building is a favorite attraction, especially for the little ones, as it is home to a colony of adorable penguins.
The Dolphinarium is also the largest in Europe, with a 2,210-person seating capacity. The bottle nose dolphins star in the shows here, which are both educational and entertaining.
Other attractions
When you finish visiting all the important buildings, what you need is a nice relaxing break in one of the exquisite restaurants that are located inside the complex.
The atmosphere inside these restaurants is very relaxed and pleasant with fish tanks scattered throughout the interiors. The Oceanographic Park is another big attraction of the complex as it contains an exhibition center in which you could easily spend an entire day without getting bored.
While you are there, be sure to visit The Eye, a spectacular building where you will find the IMAX cinema, the Planetarium and the Laserium. Visiting these places will ensure that you have a holiday which is truly unforgettable!