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The Lanzarote Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the Canary Islands; it offers general admission tickets and discounted prices for children (0 to 3 year olds do not pay), people with disabilities and residents of Lanzarote and the Canary Islands. The aquarium opens at 10:00 and closes at 18:00.
If you are going with children, it is advisable to bear in mind that the visit lasts between 1 and 2 hours; take the tour calmly and enjoy the experience and the learning about marine ecosystems as a family.
What is the Lanzarote Aquarium?
The Lanzarote Aquarium is located in Costa Teguise, on the island of Lanzarote, which belongs to the Canary Islands archipelago in Spain.
It is one of the largest aquariums in the Canary Islands, it has 33 aquariums that add up to more than one million litres where you can observe the great local and tropical marine biodiversity.
It also offers areas where adults and children can interact with some animals and take part in special activities. This aquarium works as a rehabilitation centre for sea turtles.
What can you see at the Lanzarote Aquarium?
At the aquarium you will see the local marine fauna of the Canary Islands, such as moray eels, gilthead seabream, white seabream, damselfish, octopuses, and also tropical species such as the clownfish, anemones, the pufferfish and many more, which are spread across the different aquariums that make up the venue.
The underwater tunnel is one of the main attractions of the Lanzarote Aquarium; in it you will see up close the majesty of the sharks, and in the rehabilitation centre you will appreciate the beauty of turtles and rays.
Other activities carried out at the aquarium are the interaction with marine animals such as starfish, sea urchins and sea cucumbers; likewise, you can watch the shark feeding time, which is on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:00 to 12:30, subject to change.
The most adventurous will have the opportunity to dive with these predators in an experience guided by specialised staff. It is organised by (Aquatis Diving Center) and no qualification is required.
Opening hours and ticket prices
The Aquarium’s opening hours are from 10:00 until 18:00. Last entry is at 17:15.
The Lanzarote Aquarium offers several options for buying tickets, and prices vary between residents of the region, tourists and age groups. Likewise, special packages are offered for groups and families.
| General admission price | Canary Islands residents admission price | Lanzarote residents admission price | |
| Adults | 16 € | 13 € | 11 € |
| Children aged 4 to 12* | 11 € | 8 € | 7 € |
| Over 65s or Seniors (+65) | 13 € | 11 € | 9 € |
| People with disabilities | 12 € | 11 € | 11 € |
*Babies aged 0 to 3 do not pay admission.
Tickets for family groups cost 50 € and include 2 adults and 2 children aged 4 to 12.
Another option offered by the Aquarium is group admission for a minimum of 20 people (not counting children under 4). The ticket prices are: 14 € for adults aged 13 and over, 10 € for children between 4 and 12 years old and 12 € for seniors. The tour lasts 90 minutes.
It is best to book online for the high season.
Is it worth visiting the Lanzarote Aquarium with children?
One of the main premises of the Lanzarote Aquarium is to provide education about the conservation of marine species and their ecosystem. Therefore, it is very much worth visiting with children, who will live a unique experience, enjoy its majesty and learn about the species on display in the 33 aquariums that make it up.
Children will discover a new world on their visit to the aquarium, getting to know everything from the small clownfish to the nurse sharks and bamboo sharks that they will be able to see up close in the underwater tunnel.
It is an excellent option to go on days with wind or calima, since it is inside the shopping centre.
How to get there
To get to the Lanzarote Aquarium you can go by hire car or by bus.
The Aquarium is located in the El Trébol Shopping Centre, calle Las Acacias, s/n, 35508, Costa Teguise, Las Palmas, Spain (in the east of the island of Lanzarote); the shopping centre has parking around it for cars.
Another option is to get there by bus; the interurban lines pass very close to the El Trébol Shopping Centre. You should get off at the Pueblo Marinero stop, located just 2 minutes on foot (about 100 metres) from the entrance, or at the Lanzarote Gardens stop, about 4 or 5 minutes’ walk from the venue.
Some of the lines you could take are:
- Line 01 (Arrecife – Costa Teguise): It is one of the most frequent options if you are setting off from the capital.
- Line 03 (Costa Teguise – Puerto del Carmen): It connects key tourist spots in the south and east of the island, passing close by.
- Line 25 (Costa Teguise – Puerto Calero): Ideal if you are travelling from Puerto Calero or intermediate areas of the coast.
- Line 11: Operating especially on Sundays, coinciding with the Teguise market.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a visit to the Lanzarote Aquarium last?
A visit to the Lanzarote Aquarium can last on average between 1 and 2 hours. In this time you will be able to go round the 33 aquariums, the shark tunnel and the touch areas calmly.
What are the opening hours of the Lanzarote Aquarium?
The Aquarium opens from 10:00 and closes at 18:00, with last entry at 17:15.
How much are the tickets and is there a discount for children?
The ticket prices for tourists are: adults 16€ and for children 11€; for seniors and people with disabilities the prices are 13€ and 12€, respectively. Children aged 0 to 3 do not pay admission and residents of the Canary Islands and Lanzarote have special prices.
What can children see and do?
On their visit to the aquarium, children will enjoy seeing large marine predators, the sharks, under the glass tunnel, and more species in the 500,000-litre central tank. They will learn about marine biodiversity and its conservation, just as the aquarium does in the sea turtle rehabilitation centre. Likewise, they will be able to have a closer encounter with some animals in the touch tanks.
References:
- https://aquariumlanzarote.com/es/excursiones-al-acuario-de-lanzarote/
- https://www.holaislascanarias.com/centros-de-ocio-y-atracciones-turisticas/lanzarote/lanzarote-aquarium/
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