Poema Del Mar

  • Visit: 120–150 min

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About

Poema del Mar is an aquarium at Muelle Sanapú, inside the Puerto de la Luz y de Las Palmas port precinct in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.

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Opening hours

Today09:30 – 17:30Show all
Monday09:30 – 17:30
Tuesday09:30 – 17:30
Wednesday09:30 – 17:30
Thursday09:30 – 17:30
Friday09:30 – 17:30
Saturday09:30 – 17:30
Sunday09:30 – 17:30

Shorts

Why go

  • The world’s largest curved exhibition window: 36 metres long and seven metres high.
  • Aquariums representing 35 ecosystems and holding 7.5 million litres of water.
  • An annual pass for 365 days of visits to see more than 400 animal species.

With kids

  • Children can see clownfish, surgeonfish and Moorish Idol up close, alongside characters from Finding Nemo.
  • For students, a two-hour educator-led aquarium tour adapts its content to their age and needs.

Know before you go

  • Open daily, 09:30–17:30.

Interesting facts6

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  1. 140 tonnes

    The Deep Sea window is made of methacrylate and weighs 140 tonnes.

    Acuario Poema del Mar - Wikipedia
  2. The aquarium works with the European Commission and the United Nations Environment Programme on a coalition against plastic pollution.

    Poema del Mar - Wikipedia
  3. Its conservation work includes rehabilitating injured turtles for release back into the sea.

    Acuario Poema del Mar - Wikipedia
  4. Poema del Mar is owned by the Loro Parque Group.

    Poema del Mar - Wikipedia
  5. The aquarium has a restaurant where diners can watch underwater life.

    Las Palmas - Wikivoyage (see)
  6. The photo pack includes unlimited photos for solo visitors or groups of up to five; images are delivered digitally.

    Poema del Mar - Tickets Poema del Mar

History

Poema del Mar takes its name from Nestor Martín-Fernández de la Torre’s painting “Poema del Atlántico”. Its 12,500 m² building was inspired by his designs.

  1. 2017Poema del Mar was inaugurated on 17 December.
  2. 2018It opened to the public on 8 January.

Don't miss

  • Reef cylinderFollow the walkway around the large cylinder displaying corals and fish.Reef zone
  • Jungle landscapesSee recreated landscapes paying tribute to the five continents.Jungle zone
  • Views into the large aquariumView the large aquarium from its sides and from the middle.Large aquarium

How to get there

  • 35 minBusTake bus 60 or 91 from the airport to Las Palmas de G.C. (Santa Catalina), about 35 minutes by bus.
  • BusUrban bus lines 12, 21, 45, 47 and 60 pass near the aquarium.
  • 25 minCarFrom the airport, the drive is 25.7 km and takes about 25 minutes.

Sources: Poema del Mar - Wikipedia · Las Palmas - Wikivoyage (see) · The most spectacular Aquarium in Europe! - Poem… · Poema del Mar - Tickets Poema del Mar · Directions - Poema del Mar · Acuario Poema del Mar - Wikipedia · Nemo Kids - Poema del Mar · Guided Tours - Poema del Mar · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
Av. De Los Consignatarios, S/N, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

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Questions and answers

Is there an annual pass for Poema del Mar?

An annual pass allows visits on 365 days to see more than 400 animal species as often as you like.

What does Poema del Mar’s photo pack include?

It includes unlimited photos for one visitor or a group of up to five, delivered digitally.

Can you see underwater life while dining at Poema del Mar?

Yes. The aquarium has a restaurant where diners can watch underwater life.

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