Absolutely Amazing Aquarium – Spotless, Stunning Displays & Great for Kids

We visited Poema del Mar Aquarium with my daughter and it was honestly a five-star experience from start to finish. The standout feature is the incredible panoramic tank—it’s absolutely huge and you can sit and watch turtles, rays, sharks, and loads of different fish swimming past. There’s even a café that looks straight out onto this tank, so you can relax with food while watching the marine life, which was such a lovely touch. The whole aquarium is beautifully presented and incredibly clean—probably the cleanest and best laid out aquarium I’ve ever been to. Every area felt well maintained, and the animals all looked really well cared for. There was such a great variety of animals too—crocodiles, piranhas, frogs, jellyfish, and even an electric eel, which was fascinating to watch. There was also a fish with a big forehead (we didn’t catch the name!) that really stood out. It was really interesting and educational as well, with lots to learn along the way. The staff were lovely and friendly, which added to the overall experience. The food was also reasonably priced for an attraction like this—we paid around €10 each for pizzas, and they were huge (we definitely could have shared one). We got the bus up from Maspalomas, which took about an hour. It was fine, although the drive back was a bit fast and made us feel slightly sick—but that’s not the aquarium’s fault! There’s also a nice little kids’ play park just outside near the bus station, which my daughter really enjoyed. We spent around 3 hours there, which felt like the perfect amount of time. Overall, it was a brilliant day out and one we’d highly recommend—definitely worth a visit if you’re in Gran Canaria.