Moll d'Espanya del Port Vell, 08039
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One of Europe's largest modern aquariums, L'Aquàrium de Barcelona is situated in the city's popular Port Vell development. A tour through the displays of tropical and Mediterranean sea-life culminate in the centre-piece, an 80 metre glass tunnel, which takes you underwater through the aquarium's largest tank.

The spectacular glass tunnel curves its way through the massive Mediterranean tank; an underwater adventure and fine finale to your visit. Here you really do come face to face not only with the sharks, but also with some of their stranger companions.

It's easy to feel truly immersed in a tank as large as this. Take your time, step off, away from the moving walkway that's gliding you effortlessly through this fantasy-world of aquamarine . You may find yourself asking -- just who's watching who? Nemo would have been proud.

contributor: Nigel Hayler