Key facts
| Year opened | 2,007 year1 1 source |
|---|---|
| Number of species | 700 species1 1 source |
| Number of main tanks | 55 tanks1 1 source |
| Total volume of water | 5,000,000 l1 1 source |
| Largest tank, Big Blue | 3,500,000 l1 1 source |
| Number of sharks in Big Blue | 11 sharks1,2 sources differ: 10-11 |
| Annual number of visitors | 400,000 people1 1 source |
| Distance from Playa de Palma beach | 500 m1 1 source |
| Tickets | Advance sales, tourists: adults €30.50, children aged 3-12 €19.50, seniors 65+ €27, free up to age 2. Residents: adults €20, children €13, seniors €17. Offer with the Aquadome 3D cinema from €34, afternoon offer after 14:00 from €26 (15% discount). Last entry at 17:00. |
| Best time to go | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December; after 14:00 (discounted afternoon offer) or in the morning just after opening at 9:30 (editorial assessment) |
| Crowds | on average over 1,000 visitors a day (Wikipedia); summer and rainy days are the busiest (editorial assessment) |
The colour next to a fact shows where it comes from: 1 source sources differ
Getting there
- By car from Palma: about 16 min, 9 km (our own measurement on the OSM road network, without traffic; method)
- Carrer Manuela de los Herreros i Sorà 21, 07610 Palma; about 2 min from the airport, from the centre of Palma about 9 km and about 16 min without traffic (our own OSM measurement).
- Parking: A free outdoor car park and a paid underground one with a €3 discount for visitors; the number of spaces and fees are not given.
- Restrictions: The bus line number to the aquarium is not given in the sources we read.
Free parking
- Unnamed car park: about 190 m on foot, number of spaces unknown
- Unnamed car park: about 755 m on foot, number of spaces unknown
Car parks tagged as free in OpenStreetMap (fee=no); walking distance = straight line x 1.3. All free car parks
Questions and answers
How much are tickets to Palma Aquarium and what time does it close?
In advance, tourists pay €30.50 (adult), €19.50 (child aged 3-12) or €27 (senior 65+); up to age 2 admission is free. Open daily 9:30-18:30, last entry at 17:00. The afternoon offer after 14:00 starts at €26.
How do I get to Palma Aquarium and where do I park?
The aquarium is at Playa de Palma, right below the airport; from the centre of Palma it is about 20 minutes by bus, about 16 by car. There is a free outdoor car park and a paid underground one with a €3 discount for visitors. The website does not give the bus line number.
How long should I allow for Palma Aquarium?
A reviewer on the official website advises setting aside more than two hours. The path inside the building is 900 m, and outside there is also a 41,825 m² area with a roof garden, so families with children often stay longer.
When is Palma Aquarium least crowded?
Editorial assessment, not measured: on weekdays out of season, in the morning just after opening at 9:30 or after 14:00, when the cheaper afternoon offer applies. On rainy days the attraction fills up faster.
Nearby and related
Places to visit
- Ensaïmada de Mallorca (PGI) 8 km
- Sobrassada de Mallorca (PGI) 8 km
- Palma Cathedral (La Seu) 8 km
- Mercat de l'Olivar, Palma 8 km
- Royal Palace of La Almudaina 8.1 km
Beaches
- Playa de Palma (Platja de Palma) 1.5 km
- Cala Major 10.8 km
Towns and villages
- Palma de Mallorca 8 km
Festivals and events
- Sant Joan Night, Palma 7.9 km
- Palma Marathon Mallorca 7.9 km
- Palma Carnival: Sa Rua parade 8 km
- Festa de l'Estendard, Palma 8 km
- Holy Week in Palma 8 km
Related
More in this region: Palma and the Bay of Palma
Sources
- en.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- palmaaquarium.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- palmaaquarium.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- pomiar-osm-dojazdy (accessed 2026-10-29)
Checked 29 October 2026. Our own descriptions; figures from the sources above, with conflicting sources shown as a range.