Almuñécar Aquarium Reopens 29 December After Major Renovations
Almuñécar Aquarium reopens 29 Dec 2025 after renovations! Sharks, rays & sea life in iconic tunnel – must-visit family spot on Costa Tropical.
The Mayor of Almuñécar, Juan José Ruiz Joya, has announced that the town's popular aquarium will officially reopen to the public on 29 December 2025, marking the end of a long closure and delivering a major boost to local tourism just in time for the New Year celebrations.
The announcement was made during the traditional Christmas gathering with local media at the Palacete de la Najarra. Mayor Ruiz Joya described the reopening as a "great gift" to close out 2025, emphasising the extensive work required to restore the facility to safe and operational standards.
"The aquarium was in conditions that made it impossible to open to the public," the mayor explained. "We had no choice but to close it and undertake a thorough rehabilitation to guarantee its viability."
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Councillor for Sustainability and Parks, Carlos Ferrón, detailed the challenges faced during the renovation. "We had to rebuild much of the aquarium from scratch, replacing unsuitable materials and reinforcing areas severely damaged by saltwater," he said. The project has cost over €250,000, funded through municipal resources and insurance contributions following the rupture of a large cylindrical tank several years ago.
Located beneath Plaza Kuwait in the heart of Almuñécar, the 3,000-square-metre facility is one of Andalucía's largest and most modern aquariums dedicated to Mediterranean marine life. Visitors can look forward to more than 300 animals across various species, including fish, rays, starfish, sea cucumbers, and iconic sharks in the impressive one-million-litre oceanarium with its 17-metre panoramic tunnel.
The aquarium has been closed since 2021 due to structural and maintenance issues, with previous attempts to reopen hampered by ongoing problems. The town hall has maintained the animals throughout the closure and has recently acquired new specimens to enrich the exhibits.
This reopening coincides with nearby developments, including the new municipal market set to inaugurate on 28 February 2026, creating a revitalised cultural and commercial hub around Plaza Kuwait.
Local residents and tourists alike have long awaited the return of this family-friendly attraction, which is expected to draw significant visitors during the holiday season and beyond.
For more information on opening hours and tickets, visitors are advised to check the official Almuñécar town hall website closer to the reopening date.
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