{"id":46954,"date":"2023-11-18T19:04:43","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T18:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/visit-oceanografic-aquarium-valence\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T17:20:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T15:20:56","slug":"visit-oceanografic-aquarium-valence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-oceanografic-aquarium-valence\/","title":{"rendered":"Valencia Oceanogr\u00e0fic our complete guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Valencia Aquarium, a true marine sanctuary, is a must-see when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-valencia-spain\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7494\">visiting Valencia<\/a> in Spain. Not only is it <strong>Europe&#8217;s largest aquarium<\/strong>, it&#8217;s also a marine<strong>education <\/strong>and <strong>conservation<\/strong> center, offering an immersive experience into the mysteries of the oceans.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you wondering how to <strong>optimize your time to visit the maximum number of spaces<\/strong>? What are the <strong>best areas to<\/strong> visit? How do I get there? Where to buy your tickets? We had the same questions, because this aquarium is huge. You can visit both indoors and outdoors, with countless basins and aquariums filled with marine life.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We give you all our advice and our opinion to fully enjoy your visit.<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire d\u00e9taill\u00e9<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-oceanografic-aquarium-valence\/#Aquarium_must-sees\" >Aquarium must-sees<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-oceanografic-aquarium-valence\/#The_Shark_Zone\" >The Shark Zone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-oceanografic-aquarium-valence\/#The_Mediterranean_in_the_spotlight\" >The Mediterranean in the spotlight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-oceanografic-aquarium-valence\/#Shows_and_Entertainment\" >Shows and Entertainment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-oceanografic-aquarium-valence\/#Interactive_Experiences\" >Interactive Experiences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-oceanografic-aquarium-valence\/#Practical_tips_for_your_visit\" >Practical tips for your visit<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-oceanografic-aquarium-valence\/#How_do_I_get_to_the_Valence_aquarium\" >How do I get to the Valence aquarium?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-oceanografic-aquarium-valence\/#Schedule\" >Schedule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-oceanografic-aquarium-valence\/#Prices_where_to_buy_your_tickets\" >Prices: where to buy your tickets?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-oceanografic-aquarium-valence\/#Sustainable_development_and_ecology\" >Sustainable development and ecology<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-oceanografic-aquarium-valence\/#Search_and_rescue_programs\" >Search and rescue programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-oceanografic-aquarium-valence\/#Education_and_Awareness\" >Education and Awareness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-oceanografic-aquarium-valence\/#Eco-responsible_initiatives\" >Eco-responsible initiatives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-oceanografic-aquarium-valence\/#Our_opinion_of_the_Valence_aquarium\" >Our opinion of the Valence aquarium<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aquarium_must-sees\"><\/span>Aquarium must-sees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The site comprises 7 areas, so allow around <strong>3-4 hours for a tour of the pools<\/strong>. If you&#8217;d like to spend a little less time on this tour, we think these are the must-sees.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7b6aa6\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7b6aa6;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"46167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/zkswzuxvwzg-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46167 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img data-dominant-color=\"243a4f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #243a4f;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" data-id=\"46157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/dcwerpj62ds-512x288.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46157 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/dcwerpj62ds-512x288.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/dcwerpj62ds-jpg-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/dcwerpj62ds-jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"736b61\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #736b61;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"46223\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/954be57a-519b-4764-a0f9-ba8aca132ea1-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46223 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tropical waters,<\/strong> where schools of colorful exotic fish such as butterflyfish and angelfish swim among vibrant coral.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Temperate waters<\/strong> to observe species such as sea bass and bream. The highlight of this section is the <strong>reconstitution of a freshwater ecosystem<\/strong>, where freshwater fish and amphibians cohabit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Space with <strong>hammerhead <\/strong>and <strong>whale sh<\/strong> arks, truly fascinating creatures.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jellyfish<\/strong>, with their ethereal grace, offer a fascinating visual spectacle, while <strong>seahorses<\/strong> and their delicate movements captivate the eye.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One final feature we loved was the <strong>many large interior tunnels<\/strong>, in which we were surrounded by fish. It&#8217;s impressive to see them flying overhead, and to be able to observe them up close.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Aquarium organizes regularly changing <strong>temporary exhibitions<\/strong>, bringing new perspectives on marine life and environmental issues. The permanent exhibitions are designed to <strong>educate <\/strong>and <strong>question<\/strong>. For example, the exhibition on coral reefs highlights their ecological importance and the dangers they face.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5d5f5e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5d5f5e;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"46122\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bguyzmfjk4-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46122 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bguyzmfjk4-jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bguyzmfjk4-jpg-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bguyzmfjk4-512x384.webp 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"171c1e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #171c1e;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"46132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/yutfpmyu9ua-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46132 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/yutfpmyu9ua-jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/yutfpmyu9ua-jpg-400x600.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/yutfpmyu9ua-jpg-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/yutfpmyu9ua-341x512.webp 341w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5d5349\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5d5349;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"46127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2y-jhrcfsa0-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46127 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2y-jhrcfsa0-jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2y-jhrcfsa0-jpg-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2y-jhrcfsa0-512x341.webp 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Shark_Zone\"><\/span>The Shark Zone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This area is dedicated to one of the sea&#8217;s most fascinating predators. Here, visitors can observe sharks of different species, learn about their biology, behavior and conservation efforts. Information panels and multimedia animations enhance the experience.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"23576d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #23576d;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"863\" data-id=\"46137\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/j3kbs-gcexs-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46137 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/j3kbs-gcexs-jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/j3kbs-gcexs-jpg-400x288.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/j3kbs-gcexs-512x368.webp 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"367eac\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #367eac;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"46142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/zer3xtwfxxe-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46142 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Mediterranean_in_the_spotlight\"><\/span>The Mediterranean in the spotlight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The space dedicated to the Mediterranean at the Aquarium de Valence is a tribute to the sea that has made Valencia what it is today. Here, visitors can admire a wide variety of Mediterranean species, such as the grouper, known for its imposing size and curious behavior, or the moray eel, nimbly threading its way between the rocks.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s also an opportunity to discover lesser-known but equally fascinating species, such as sunfish, rays and a multitude of invertebrates like anemones and sea urchins. Informative panels accompany each habitat, offering details on the ecology of the Mediterranean, its environmental challenges and ongoing conservation efforts.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shows_and_Entertainment\"><\/span>Shows and Entertainment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These presentations are designed to entertain, but even if children love them, if you&#8217;ve been reading us for any length of time you&#8217;ll know that we&#8217;re not a fan. We preferred to take advantage of this time to visit the other areas of the aquarium while all the visitors watched the show.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These shows feature dolphins and sea lions. Several shows are scheduled throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"393150\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #393150;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"333\" data-id=\"46248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/b8bbd5cb-5689-4d32-aa8a-d6e76f3abbce-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46248 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/b8bbd5cb-5689-4d32-aa8a-d6e76f3abbce-jpg.webp 499w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/b8bbd5cb-5689-4d32-aa8a-d6e76f3abbce-jpg-400x267.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"32455b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #32455b;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"46253\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3f1a35c0-91a4-4b86-9785-4e36d0316c28-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46253 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interactive_Experiences\"><\/span>Interactive Experiences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Aquarium offers interactive experiences to enhance your visit. Educational workshops are also available, allowing visitors to learn about fish behavior, conservation methods, and even animal care techniques. These interactions are supervised by experts, ensuring a safe and instructive experience.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_tips_for_your_visit\"><\/span>Practical tips for your visit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an optimal visit, we recommend you allow at least half a day. The Aquarium is vast, and a well-planned itinerary means you won&#8217;t miss any of the major exhibits. When it comes to dining, the Aquarium offers a range of options, from caf\u00e9s to restaurants, to suit all tastes and budgets. It&#8217;s also a good idea to check show and entertainment times in advance, so you can fit them into your schedule. The entrance to the aquarium is via the building in the shape of a giant water lily.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_to_the_Valence_aquarium\"><\/span>How do I get to the Valence aquarium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aquarium is located in Valence&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/cite-arts-sciences-valence\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"48047\">City of Arts and Sciences<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By car<\/strong>: a large parking lot is located just in front 2.30\u20ac\/ hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By metro<\/strong>: line 10 to Oceanogr\u00e0fic stop  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By bike<\/strong>: about 5km from the historic center of Valence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schedule\"><\/span>Schedule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From September to June, the aquarium is open daily from 10am to 6pm, and until 8pm on Saturday evenings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In July and August, the aquarium is open daily from 10am to 8pm, and until 9pm on Saturday evenings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In March, May and June, some weeks the aquarium is open until 8 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aquarium is open all year round, so it&#8217;s a great activity option when it&#8217;s raining or to do in winter in Valencia to keep dry and warm!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Remember to check this information on your ticket before you arrive.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prices_where_to_buy_your_tickets\"><\/span>Prices: where to buy your tickets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is Valencia&#8217;s <strong>most visited <\/strong>museum, so we recommend that you buy your ticket directly from the online site, choosing the day of your visit to avoid the long <strong>queues<\/strong> at the booking kiosks.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/valence-l49\/entree-au-parc-oceanographique-de-valence-t413877\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=valence-aquarium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Buy your aquarium ticket online<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: Full price \u20ac38.50 &#8211; Reduced price for children aged 4 to 12 and seniors \u20ac28.50 &#8211; free for children aged 0 to 3.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"6f8a91\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6f8a91;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"46202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/c1d6634f-8250-4e43-bb13-05db6abf40d5-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46202 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5c6883\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5c6883;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"46192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/df642614-7b7a-4c72-8a04-85e032ca5633-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46192 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/df642614-7b7a-4c72-8a04-85e032ca5633-jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/df642614-7b7a-4c72-8a04-85e032ca5633-jpg-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/df642614-7b7a-4c72-8a04-85e032ca5633-512x342.webp 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sustainable_development_and_ecology\"><\/span>Sustainable development and ecology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re well aware that this type of venue isn&#8217;t necessarily the first thing you think of when you want to talk about ecology and sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Valencia Aquarium is not just a spectacular showcase for marine life; it also plays a crucial role in conservation and environmental awareness. The facility is actively involved in a number of research and conservation programs, focusing on the sustainability of marine ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"57726f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #57726f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"46243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/508af312-ce12-45c4-9502-32d38ddb1858-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46243 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/508af312-ce12-45c4-9502-32d38ddb1858-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/508af312-ce12-45c4-9502-32d38ddb1858-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/508af312-ce12-45c4-9502-32d38ddb1858-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/508af312-ce12-45c4-9502-32d38ddb1858-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/508af312-ce12-45c4-9502-32d38ddb1858-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/508af312-ce12-45c4-9502-32d38ddb1858-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7b6aa6\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7b6aa6;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"46167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/zkswzuxvwzg-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46167 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"72766d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #72766d;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"46213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/022abefd-47c8-4298-a616-43e15107ae2e-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46213 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can follow their various actions on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oceanografic_vl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">social networks<\/a>, it&#8217;s always interesting to see what&#8217;s going on beyond your visit and to find out where the money goes.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Search_and_rescue_programs\"><\/span>Search and rescue programs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Aquarium works with scientific institutions and conservation organizations to study and protect endangered species. These programs cover a wide range of topics, from captive breeding of rare species to the restoration of damaged marine habitats.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After years of environmental destruction, it has unfortunately become necessary for places like this to carry out this work of preserving species.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_and_Awareness\"><\/span>Education and Awareness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The facility offers educational workshops and interactive programs to raise public awareness of the importance of ocean preservation. These sessions address issues such as <strong>overfishing<\/strong>, <strong>plastic pollution<\/strong> and <strong>climate change<\/strong>, highlighting the role that everyone can play in protecting the marine environment.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Local schoolchildren are also regularly invited to raise their awareness of the importance of preserving the marine environment.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eco-responsible_initiatives\"><\/span>Eco-responsible initiatives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Aquarium de Valence implements sustainable practices in its day-to-day management. This includes the use of efficient energy systems, responsible water management and waste reduction. Visitors are encouraged to adopt environmentally-friendly behaviors, such as using reusable bottles and taking part in beach clean-up activities organized by the Aquarium.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is generally not enough, but we wanted to note the progress made and hope that it continues in this direction.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_opinion_of_the_Valence_aquarium\"><\/span>Our opinion of the Valence aquarium<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aquarium is distinguished by its vast facilities that reproduce different marine habitats. We really appreciated the wide variety of species represented. Our daughter was impressed by all the colors, and by some of the fish and marine mammals she hadn&#8217;t yet seen in their natural habitat.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned above, we didn&#8217;t attend the water show, as we don&#8217;t want our daughter to get used to this type of performance. We preferred to take advantage of this time to visit the other areas of the aquarium while all the visitors watched the show.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feel free to leave us a <strong>note<\/strong> below to let us know if you are planning this trip, <strong>ask<\/strong> any questions or <strong>share<\/strong> on social networks<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pourquoipasnous_voyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(our Instagram<\/a>) we will answer you with great pleasure!<\/p>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Valencia Aquarium, a true marine sanctuary, is a must-see when visiting Valencia in Spain. Not only is it Europe&#8217;s largest aquarium, it&#8217;s also a marineeducation and conservation center, offering an immersive experience into the mysteries of the oceans. Are you wondering how to optimize your time to visit the maximum number of spaces? 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