Aquarium Museum of the Sea

Right in the center of a resplendent Art Deco building, the holidaymaker is witnessing a beautiful and lively demonstration displaying more than 50 aquariums and several thousand specimens. What should not be missed at the Aquarium Museum of the Sea in Biarritz? ...

The seal territory provides an underwater vision or the refuge of sharks to offer a meeting "face to face " with these big fish. As of June 2011, the site has increased its exhibition space and makes you escape, from now on, from the Bay of Biscay to the Pacific Ocean until the Caribbean Sea thanks to the Gulf Stream.

During the visit, be inspired with awe by the magnificent artificial lagoon that will take you to the Caribbean. A tropical gallery is also presented to introduce you to the coral species of Biarritz.

The Aquarium Museum of the Sea is among other things rich in huge pools that serve as shelter and refuge to different kinds of marine people. The most surprising of all is the one with an elevated height where squales, groupers, rays, barracudas and other fish from the shoals of Biarritz develop.

Where is the Museum located? It is right in the center of the city just in front of the Rock of the Virgin. This wonderful spot invites you to discover a diversified, colorful and original marine world ... These are the very characteristics of Biarritz!

Just at the entrance, the tour begins with the exploration of the aquariums of the Bay of Biscay where you will find jellyfish, octopus and seahorses biarrots seabed.

A gallery of cetaceans, present in the Museum, tells the story of fishing in the Basque Country. Continuing your tour, you will land at the cave of turtles and rays to learn more with these animals of such elegance ...