Poema del Mar

Visit Poema del Mar and discover the spectacular biodiversity of the Blue Planet. Immerse yourself in 35 different freshwater and marine ecosystems and marvel at the colorful diversity of life. Enjoy a unique experience through the habitats of countless species with all their curiosities and abilities. Explore the Amazon, the depths of the ocean, and its fluorescent corals, deltas, beaches, and mangroves.   Experience La Jungla – a luminous space that recreates the macro thermal jungle of the Barro Colorado intertropical zone in the Panama Canal. Enjoy the extraordinary biodiversity manifested in an infinite number of plant species. Dive into Arrecife and walk around a large cylinder with over 400,000 liters of water that displays many colors of coral and fish. Explore the recreated coral reef and discover different species of fish and elasmobranchs typical of the Indo-Pacific.  Descend into the deep sea – a unique exhibit that offers a perspective with multiple observation points into the deepest ocean. Observe the wonders of the ocean depths and some 3,000 specimens of up to 40 different species swimming in the dark waters.   Explore El Veril – an exhibit that features numerous Canary Island species. This special aquarium, which has the shape of a kind of vault, gives visitors the impression of almost being able to touch an ecosystem that is very difficult to observe in nature.

Discover the sights of Las Palmas on a walking tour of the historical district of Vegueta. See the Cathedral of Santa Ana, the Town Hall and the ruins of the Bishop's Palace, where only an ornate single-storey façade remains. Admire the Perez Galdos Theater before going to the Columbus Museum and local market. Get stunning views of the 3rd most important port in the Atlantic. Visit the area of Alfredo Kraus Auditorium, browse the shops in Las Arenas shopping mall and go for a stroll on Las Canteras Beach. Then, wander among the exotic plants of the largest botanical garden in Spain, and take a look at the crater of the Bandama volcano.

Explore the best attractions in Gran Canaria in one day. The easiest way to discover the best aquarium in Europe: Poema del Mar, departing from Tenerife. You will also visit the renowned Destilería Arehucas, where you can learn about its history and taste its rums. The last stop is Vegueta, one of the finest historical neighborhoods of the Canary Islands. The tour starts with the transfer to Santa Cruz dock to take the ferry to Gran Canaria, with arrival at Puerto de las Nieves (Agaete). The first stop is Destilería Arehucas, where you will discover the secret of the singularity of its rums, with a journey through the history, tradition, and expertise of Arehucas. In addition, the rum production process will be presented. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit one of the oldest rum cellars in Europe, consisting of 4,308 American oak barrels (300 of them signed by celebrities). There will be a rum degustation, to end on a high note. Then, you will head to Poema del Mar Aquarium, located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Opened in 2017, this theme park set in the facilities of Puerto de la Luz displays the majestic beauty of nature in three unique settings: jungle, beach-reef, and ocean-depths. With the largest curved glass in the world, it houses about 350 species in tanks where you can observe a wide range of species, from sharks, piranhas, stingrays, and eyeless species to crocodiles and sea dragons. Once we have finished the visit, you will move to the city center to take a tour around the historical heart of Vegueta, where Las Palmas de Gran Canaria was founded at the end of the 15th century. There are historic buildings in its squares, such as Casa de Colón, Santa Ana Cathedral, the Canarian Museum, the Literature Cabinet, the Council Houses, and the Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno (Atlantic Centre of Modern Art). There is a wide range of shops in the old town, including the Market, and Triana commercial street. After the visit, you will go back to Puerto de las Nieves (Agaete) to return to Tenerife. Please check the pickup points before booking. The pickup time will be confirmed 24 hours in advance. Russian and Estonian only on Wednesdays