Acuario Poema del Mar

Acuario Poema del Mar is a large aquarium on the Avenida de los Consignatarios, beside the Puerto Deportivo marina in the Puerto de la Luz area of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, on Gran Canaria in Spain's Canary Islands. It is among the biggest aquariums in the Canary Islands and focuses on the marine life of the Atlantic, the tropics and the oceans more widely. The attraction is aimed at families and sits near the cruise port and the seafront, making it an accessible stop for both residents and visitors.

The visit follows a route through themed zones that recreate different marine environments. Tanks hold tropical fish, sharks and rays, jellyfish, seahorses, corals and species found in the waters around the Canary Islands. A central feature is a large tunnel that lets visitors walk through an underwater setting with fish passing overhead, which is a popular photography spot. Other areas present smaller species and explain topics such as conservation and marine ecosystems, and some sessions allow visitors to watch feeding or learn about the animals. There are also shows or talks in some seasons, so the programme should be checked on the aquarium's website.

A typical visit takes two to three hours. Opening hours are usually daily from around 10:00 until 19:00, and adult tickets booked online are generally in the range of EUR 25 to 30, with lower prices for children and discounts for residents and families that are worth checking. Weekday mornings are generally quieter, while weekends, school holidays and days when cruise ships are in port bring larger crowds. The aquarium is reached by taxi or by a walk of about fifteen minutes from Parque Santa Catalina, and the marina area has cafés and restaurants for a meal afterwards. Because the attraction is indoors, it suits wet or very hot weather, and buying tickets online ahead of time can save time at the entrance on busy days.