What is Palma Aquarium?
One of Spain's biggest aquariums, with Mediterranean and tropical tanks, jellyfish, a touch pool and a rooftop jungle garden. Its centrepiece is the Big Blue, a huge, deep shark tank with sand tiger sharks and rays. Diving and snorkelling with sharks can be booked as extra experiences.
Tickets
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Tips
- Check the winter closing time: it's early on weekdays.
- Start with the Big Blue before it gets busy.
- Combine with the beach at Can Pastilla or Playa de Palma.
- Transfer packages are easiest from resorts like Magaluf, Santa Ponsa or Alcúdia.
Getting there
From central Palma, take bus 23 or 35 (and some TIB intercity services) to the aquarium. It's about 10 minutes from the airport by car or taxi.
Mistakes to avoid
- Arriving at 2:30 pm on a winter weekday.
- Visiting on a rainy summer day at noon.
What to see
Palma Aquarium has dozens of tanks with thousands of animals, focused on the Mediterranean as well as tropical oceans.
- Big Blue: one of the deepest shark tanks in Europe, about 8.5 m deep, with sand tiger sharks, rays and groupers, seen from a panoramic window and a tunnel.
- The Mediterranean tanks: the island's own marine life, from octopus to moray eels.
- Tropical tanks: coral reefs, clownfish and colourful reef fish.
- The jungle: an indoor rainforest garden with tropical plants.
- The Mediterranean gardens: outdoor gardens with native plants and play areas.
- Feeding talks: check times at the entrance.
Extras such as shark diving and snorkelling are available at extra cost and need booking ahead.
Best time to visit
Arrive at opening, between 10 and 11:30 am. Rainy days in spring and autumn are the busiest, as beach holidaymakers head indoors. In July and August, afternoons get busy with families. Winter hours are shorter, so check the closing time.
Crowds by day and time
From the typical weekly visitor pattern for Palma Aquàrium, based on Google’s popular-times data.
Quietest time
Saturday, 9-10 am
Busiest time
Monday, 11 am-4 pm
With children
Palma Aquarium is one of Mallorca's best family attractions. Children love Big Blue, the touch pools and the outdoor play areas in the Mediterranean gardens. The route is step-free and suitable for strollers. Children's tickets are reduced, and very young children are free. Look out for family combos with transport from the resorts, which make the day easier if you're staying outside Palma.
Combining it with Palma
The aquarium is at Playa de Palma, about 15 minutes from the city centre and close to the airport. Combine a morning at the aquarium with an afternoon in Palma's old town: La Seu cathedral, the Almudaina palace and the Arab Baths, or Bellver Castle for views over the bay. It also works as a first or last stop on the way to or from the airport, with luggage.
Conservation
The aquarium runs a foundation that works on protecting Mediterranean marine life, including coral reef research, sea turtle rescue and Posidonia seagrass protection. Parts of the visit explain these projects.
Is it a good rainy-day option?
Yes, it's one of Mallorca's main indoor attractions, which is exactly why it's packed when it rains. Mallorca's rainy days are concentrated in autumn and winter, when the aquarium also has shorter hours. If rain is forecast, arrive at opening, or spend the busy afternoon in Palma's cathedral and old town instead.
Tickets: online vs at the door
Online tickets are usually a few euros cheaper than at the ticket office, and sometimes include discounts for booking ahead or for families. Combo tickets with transport from the main resorts, such as Magaluf, Alcúdia or Cala Millor, are a good deal if you don't have a car. Check what's included before buying, as some packages add extras you may not need.
Is Palma Aquarium worth it?
Yes for families and on rainy days: the shark tank is spectacular. Arrive early and check the season's hours.
FAQs
How much is Palma Aquarium?
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Roughly €25-30 for adults online, with transport packages from about €34.50.
What are Palma Aquarium's winter hours?
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About 10 am-3:30 pm on weekdays and to 5:30 pm at weekends, roughly November to late March.
How do I get to Palma Aquarium?
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Bus 23 or 35 from Palma, or a transfer package from your resort.
How long do you need?
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2-3 hours.
What's the best time to visit?
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10 am. Check our live crowd tracker for your date.
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How we research: every guide is written by the BeatTheCrowd team from official sources and recent traveller reports, cross-checked against each other, and dated so you know how fresh it is. Last checked 29 October 2026. Prices and rules change, so always confirm on the official site before you book.
