Advantages: An interesting Aquarium with some very good displays Disadvantages: Very pricey
Over the last year or so Jenny and I have visited a number of different Zoos and Aquariums. So it seemed only right that while we were in Barcelona we decided to visit the local aquarium. I've been to Barcelona a few times before and while I had passed the aquarium a few times I'd never actually been in. So this time, on my 4th trip to the area we decided to pay it a visit as most of the attractions near our own resort of Lloret De Mar were closed. ... ...front next to the Port Vell shopping Centre. All of the cities tourist buses stop at the Shopping centre next door making the Aquarium reasonably accessible. If, however you prefer to walk it is approximately 5 minutes from the bottom of Las Ramblas across the Port Vell bridge. There is a coach park right next door where a lot of coach trips to Barcelona park up and a Car park on the other side of the Marina. While it's not particularly well signposted ...
Andy.mack 08.06.2009
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Advantages: Good selection of marine life, kids activities, an entertaining few hours, penguins! Disadvantages: Quite pricey, can get crowded
...I was there I visited L'Aquarium Barcelona. L'Aquarium is situated in Port Vell which if you know Barcelona is near the end of Las Ramblas. It is next to Port Vell shopping centre, marina and seafront. There are good transport links to and from the aquarium which include buses, coaches and metro. The nearest metro station is Barceloneta. The building is large and has a colourful mosiac style wall alongside it. It is hard to miss. The ticket booth ... ...2 adults and our little girl was free because she was under 4. Ticket prices are 17 euros for adults, 12 euros for 4-12 year olds, 14 euros for over 60 year olds and free for under 4 year olds. I personally thought that it was particularly expensive and wouldn't expect to pay that amount for an Aquarium back home. Then again aquariums back home aren't half as exotic. On top of that we had to pay 3 euros for a guide. We visited at about midday but ...
karalouk 19.04.2009
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