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Aquarium Finisterrae

34 Paseo Marítimo Alcalde Francisco Vázquez, A Coruña, Galicia

Description

Aquarium Finisterrae contains an exterior piscnarium with seals and a series of tanks containing marine life arranged in themed area such as Sala Maremágnum focused on the Atlantic Ocean or Sala Nautilus with 48 windows in a room decorated like Captain Nemo's study in the Nautilus providing views into a pool containing 700 fish from over 30 different species.

Access & Transport

The aquarium is situated on the same small peninsula as the Tower of Hercules at the northern end of A Coruña, 2km northwest of the historical centre. There is a parking on site and buses 3 / 3A stop there. A Coruña is 70km north of Santiago de Compostela (40mins by train), 280km west of Oviedo, 320km northwest of León, and 300km north of Porto.

Instructions & Recommendations

The aquarium is situated in between the Tower of Hercules and the Domus museum so this is a logistically optimal combination.

Meta review

Nothing to rave about based on online reviews that describe the aquarium as small but charming. The highlights are clearly the Nautilus room theming and the seal feeding, however do not expect sharks and other big fish + most of the info is apparently in Galician, there is no English translation on the info panels.

Environmental & Social

Sources water directly from the ocean and involved in some research and education programs but little by way of actual details.

Conclusion

Recommended for families looking to take a break from the Galician cultural activities or beaches. Otherwise, for out-of-region travellers it holds little interest, at least by international aquarium standards

Key positive

Original Nautilus section

Uses ocean water directly

Key negative

Small and no big fishes

Slightly expensive for adults

Suitability

Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility (lift)

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closed on 24/25 Dec, 31 Dec/01 Jan, 06 Jan. Last admission 1h before closing.

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:1h 45m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Mar, 01

Season 1

MONDAY10:00 - 19:00

TUESDAY10:00 - 19:00

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 19:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 19:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 19:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 19:00

SUNDAY10:00 - 19:00

Start of Season 2:Jan, 01

Season 2

MONDAY10:00 - 18:00

TUESDAY10:00 - 18:00

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 19:00

SUNDAY11:00 - 19:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€4.1
Adult
16 - 64
€10.3
Child
4 - 15
€4.1
Infant
0 - 3
€0

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