Meet one of the largest aquariums on the Cantabrian coast in the heart of the capital of Gipuzkoa, meet the Aquarium of San Sebastian.
The Aquarium-Palacio del Mar of Donostia-San Sebastian, better known as the Aquarium of San Sebastian, is one of the most complete of the Cantabrian coast. Such is its success that it is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the Basque Country. Located in the heart of the old part of Donostia / San Sebastian, the Aquarium offers us the opportunity to enjoy the walks along the coast and the good atmosphere and gastronomy of the old part of the city before entering its facilities. The building where the Aquarium of San Sebastian is located was built in 1928 and consists of 2 floors dedicated to the maritime heritage of Gipuzkoa, a building with a lot of history.
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Do you want to know more about the San Sebastian Aquarium? Keep on reading.
8 reasons to visit the Aquarium of San Sebastian.
Whales: The whale was a very important livelihood of our people for many years, therefore, we would like to highlight the right whale skeleton that can be found inside. If you want to know more information about our whaling past, we recommend visiting Albaola, one of the most important museums of our coast.
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Cantabrian: The Aquarium of San Sebastian, not only offers exotic and colorful species, an example of this are the aquariums dedicated to the species of the Bay of Biscay that we find in one of its rooms. Undoubtedly, a nod to the marine fauna that surrounds us that is appreciated and appreciated.
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360º tunnel: If the more than 200 species that you can find in the Aquarium of San Sebastian are not attractive enough for you, remember that the Aquarium has a 360-degree tunnel where you can enter and feel how the giants of the sea pass by you, a unique and spectacular view.
Medusa Aquarium San Sebastian
Interaction: The Aquarium of San Sebastian allows us to interact with the species in one of its aquariums, a detail that drives the little ones of the house crazy.
Diving in the Aquarium: If you want to live a truly amazing experience you can dive in the oceanarium of the Aquarium of Donostia-San Sebastian. Dive among sharks and other 7,000 fish of 47 different species.
Program of the diving experience at the San Sebastian Aquarium
Saturday mornings.
- 12.00h: Reception
- 12.00h – 12.30h: Guided tour of the aquariums.
- -12.30h – 12.45h: Preparation and instructions.
- -12.45h: Immersion (Duration approx. 25 min.)
Requirements to be able to dive in the Aquarium of San Sebastian:
- Scuba diving certification.
- Be of legal age and sign a liability document.
Contemplate the day to day: In the Aquarium of San Sebastian allows us to observe how they feed bull sharks, rays, turtles and more than 6,000 fish in the large Oceanarium, an experience that attracts a lot of attention and has become an attraction of the Aquarium.
Watch bull sharks feeding: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 12:00 noon.
Surroundings: San Sebastian is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the whole peninsula, a fact motivated by the sea and the mountains that surround it, undoubtedly an unbeatable opportunity to stroll along its long promenades by the sea and get to know the city better.
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Gastronomy: It is well known that the Basque Country is one of the meccas of good food around the world, but in San Sebastian we have the pleasure of being able to taste some of the best pintxos of all Euskadi and the best fish in the surrounding villages.
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We highly recommend a visit to the Aquarium of San Sebastian, one of the attractions of our land, of our coast.
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