Lanzarote Aquarium Entry Ticket Costa Teguise

Lanzarote Aquarium in Costa Teguise

Lanzarote Aquarium sits in the resort of Costa Teguise, on the east coast of the island, and is one of the largest aquariums in the Canary Islands. Its 33 tanks hold more than one million litres of water and hundreds of marine species, arranged along a clear route that takes you from the coasts of the Canaries to tropical reefs and the deep ocean.

Lanzarote Aquarium tickets are valid for one day, and most visitors spend about one and a half to two hours inside, reading the panels and watching the animals at their own pace. Is Lanzarote Aquarium worth visiting? For families, and for anyone curious about the sea life around the islands, it is a calm, educational and very accessible visit, and a good plan for a day when the wind makes the beach less inviting.

The underwater shark tunnel and the open sea

The highlight for most visitors is the open-sea zone. Here an acrylic tunnel runs through a large tank, so you walk beneath sharks, rays, guitarfish and the largest species found in Canary waters as they swim over and around you. It feels like diving without getting wet, and children love stopping in the middle of the tunnel to look straight up.

Take your time here: the animals move in slow circles, and every few minutes a shark or ray passes close to the glass. Photos work best without flash, which also keeps the animals calm. The soft blue light makes this one of the most atmospheric spaces on Lanzarote.

Canary, tropical and freshwater zones

The Canary Islands zone shows the life of the rocky volcanic coasts around you: octopuses, moray eels hiding in crevices, sea bream and other local fish that you might also see when snorkelling. The tropical zone is a burst of colour, with coral reefs and bright fish in yellow, blue and orange.

In the freshwater area you meet very different animals, including the axolotl, the smiling salamander from Mexico that keeps its larval features all its life. Information panels explain each habitat and how fragile marine ecosystems are, so the visit is both fun and educational for children. Many young visitors later enjoy spotting the same local fish when snorkelling off the beaches of Costa Teguise.

The turtle rehabilitation centre and practical tips

Lanzarote Aquarium is also the turtle rehabilitation centre of the island. Every year, sea turtles injured by fishing nets, plastic or boats are rescued along the coast, treated and cared for here, and released back into the ocean once healthy. You can learn about this programme during your visit, and depending on the moment you may see turtles in recovery.

How to get to Lanzarote Aquarium? It is in Costa Teguise, a short drive north of Arrecife and the airport, and easy to reach by car or taxi; many visitors staying in Costa Teguise walk there. The aquarium opens from 10:00; check the calendar in the booking panel for your date. It pairs well with a walk on the beaches of Costa Teguise.