Aquarium

The aquarium of San Sebastián

The aquarium of San Sebastián, opened in 1928, is one of the symbols of the town turned towards the sea. The San Sebastián audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this place of discovery of the marine world, at the foot of Mont Urgull.

A century of discovery of the marine world

The aquarium of San Sebastián, built in 1928, is one of the symbols of the town, deeply turned towards the sea since the creation of its port. Located at the foot of Mont Urgull, it was one of the first aquariums of Spain and combines an oceanographic museum and pools populated with a rich marine fauna. There you discover fish, sharks, and the species of the Cantabrian Sea and the oceans, notably through a spectacular underwater tunnel. The aquarium also retraces the historic link between San Sebastián and the sea, fishing and navigation. It is a must-see attraction, prized by families.

What to see

Here you discover the pools populated with fish, sharks and species of the Cantabrian Sea and the oceans, including a spectacular underwater tunnel, as well as the oceanographic museum, at the foot of Mont Urgull. The aquarium is one of the symbols of San Sebastián. It is a must-see stop, prized by families.

Practical information

The aquarium lies at the foot of Mont Urgull, near the port of San Sebastián, reachable on foot. The visit has a fee and follows its own hours, which vary with the season. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

When was the aquarium of San Sebastián built?

In 1928; it was one of the first aquariums of Spain and is one of the symbols of the town turned towards the sea, at the foot of Mont Urgull.

Where is the aquarium of San Sebastián?

At the foot of Mont Urgull, near the port of San Sebastián, in Spain.