The Donosti Aquarium or San Sebastián Aquarium is located in one of the most emblematic areas of the city: the harbor, right next to San Sebastián’s old quarter, and just a few minutes from the city center. The Aquarium is one of the cities most popular attractions, attracting over 300,000 visitors annually. There are other larger and more famous aquariums in Spain, wether it be L’Oceanogràfic of Valencia or the Barcelona Aquarium, but it is wel worth a visit.
The aquarium is housed within a beautiful and emblematic building that dates back to 1928. It features two floors dedicated to the maritime and marine heritage of Gipuzkoa. The institution is simultaneously an aquarium and a museum that chronicles the history and relationship of the people of San Sebastián and the sea.
One of the aquarium’s main highlights is the northern right whale skeleton that is suspended within. The aquarium has several enclosures as well dedicated exclusively to the Bay of Biscay, which is home to more than 200 species, and an amazing 360º tunnel and a variety of tropical species.
The San Sebastián Aquarium is a very affordable activity you can enjoy in the city. Ticket prices are as follows:
The aquarium opens all year round except December 25, January 1, and January 20.
Pro Tip: the aquarium’s divers feed the sharks and other species on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 12:00 if you are interested in watching live.
The first piece of advice would be to ditch the car for this outing. The best option for getting there is to rent one of the thousands of free bikes available across the city.
If you want to take you car, the nearest parking lot is Txofres parking located right in front of Zurriola beach. You can also check out this link to see the available free parking lots you can find in San Sebastián.
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With an increasing number of tourists arriving to San Sebastian every year, and with so many bars and tours to choose from, finding the best options for you may sometimes be a daunting experience. But worry not! Our local team has put together a list with some of the top bars to enjoy pintxos
