Lanzarote Aquarium

Lanzarote Aquarium in Costa Teguise is the largest aquarium in the Canary Islands, and one of the easiest attractions to slot into a Lanzarote itinerary whatever the weather is doing outside. It sits right in the tourist town of Costa Teguise, part of the municipality of Teguise, so a visit pairs naturally with a day on the nearby beaches.

What will you see inside?

The facility holds more than one million litres of water spread across 33 tanks, covering a wide range of marine life — from species native to Canarian waters, such as sea bream and moray eels, to brightly coloured tropical fish. The visit moves through several themed zones: a tropical zone, an Atlantic zone, and a touch zone where visitors can handle sea urchins and sea cucumbers under staff supervision. One of the larger tanks is home to sharks, and an underwater tunnel lets you walk beneath them and watch from every angle.

Which animals live at the aquarium?

The collection includes grey sharks, blacktip sharks, manta rays and eagle rays, clownfish living alongside their anemones, firedragon fish, pufferfish, and hermit crabs. Mixing local Atlantic species with tropical ones means a single visit gives a look at quite different marine ecosystems side by side.

Can you get closer to the animals?

Yes — beyond the regular walk-through, the aquarium runs a shark diving experience featuring a nurse shark close to two metres long along with several bamboo sharks. No diving certification is required to take part, which opens the activity up to people without prior diving experience, though a minimum age applies. It's one of the few chances on Lanzarote to be in the water alongside sharks in a controlled setting.

Is it just an entertainment venue?

Not only that. The aquarium also operates as a rescue centre for sea turtles, taking in animals that need care and supporting their return to the wild. For visitors, that adds another reason to come — the entrance fee also helps fund real conservation work for an endangered species, not just the exhibits on display.

Who is it good for?

Lanzarote Aquarium works well as a family outing: the touch zone and accessible species descriptions appeal to children, while the size of the collection and the option to dive with sharks give adults something more than a stroll past tanks. Thanks to its Costa Teguise location, it combines easily with time on the beach or a meal along the seafront promenade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lanzarote Aquarium located?

In Costa Teguise, a tourist town within the municipality of Teguise on Lanzarote, in the Canary Islands.

How many tanks does the aquarium have?

33 tanks holding a combined total of more than one million litres of water.

Can you dive with sharks without a certification?

Yes, Lanzarote Aquarium offers a shark diving experience, including with a nurse shark and bamboo sharks, that does not require a diving certification, though participants must meet a minimum age requirement.

What species can you see at the aquarium?

Grey sharks and blacktip sharks, manta rays and eagle rays, clownfish, firedragon fish, pufferfish, hermit crabs, and species typical of Canarian waters such as sea bream and moray eels.

Does the aquarium take part in conservation work?

Yes, the facility also functions as a rescue centre for sea turtles, supporting the protection of this endangered species.