The Oceanogràfic in Valencia is the largest aquarium in Europe. It opened in 2003 in the City of Arts and Sciences, and in 2025 it welcomed more than 1.94 million visitors. According to the park itself, it has the longest underwater tunnel in Europe and the only family of belugas in Europe. Here is what is new from the past year and how to visit in winter.
New features
- Inmersión — a 13-minute mixed-reality show in the Red Sea hall, where virtual sea creatures join the living aquarium. Launched in December 2025. Suitable for children aged 8 and over; €8 on top of the entry ticket.
- Medusa Lab — a jellyfish lab in the temperate seas area, open since April 2026. It breeds 65 species of jellyfish, 19 of which are on display, and you can watch the biologists at work through the glass.
- ARCA del Mar — a sea turtle rescue centre that can be visited on special tours.
What to see
The park is divided into areas by sea and climate: the Mediterranean, the Arctic, Antarctica, the oceans, islands, jellyfish, crocodiles, and wetlands with an aviary. According to official figures, more than 28,000 animals of over 780 species live here. It is best to set aside a whole day.
Holiday opening hours
- 24 and 31 December: 10:00 to 16:00.
- 25 December and 1 January: 12:00 to 18:00.
- Other days in December: 10:00 to 18:00–19:00.
- Ticket offices close one hour before the park.
How much it costs
Prices depend on the season. An adult ticket on the official website costs from €35.90 in low season to €41.80 in high season. Children (4–12) and over-65s pay roughly €26.65 to €31. You can see which season applies to your date in the calendar when buying on oceanografic.org.
Getting there from Torrevieja
From May to October we run a Sunday transfer to the aquarium — there and back, with the whole day in the park. In winter you can go to Valencia on our Sunday minivan tour: it covers the old town, and the Oceanogràfic is a plan for next time.
Sources: Oceanogràfic — Inmersión, Oceanogràfic — Medusa Lab, Oceanogràfic — prices and hours, 2025 sustainability report. Information as of 13 November 2026.
