Sea Life Benalmádena, Aquarium in Benalmádena, Spain

Sea Life Benalmádena is an aquarium in a building by Eduardo Oria at the entrance to Benalmádena's marina, facing the Torre Bermeja watchtower and next to the Marina Shopping centre. It holds 25 tanks in 9 rooms with over 5,000 creatures from the Mediterranean, Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans, the Red Sea and the Amazon.

The aquarium opened in 1995 on the Costa del Sol and brought a marine education facility to the region. Since its opening, it has served as a place for learning about local sea life.

The facility focuses on marine conservation work and shows daily demonstrations about the animals and their habitats. Visitors can watch how staff care for the species and what tasks happen in daily operations.

The facility is well-marked and easy to walk through, with clear paths between the different tanks. As you move between zones, note that feeding times and shows happen at set moments when you can learn more about the animals.

The building at the entrance to Benalmádena Marina was designed by architect Eduardo Oria and stands opposite the Torre Bermeja watchtower, next to the Marina Shopping centre. Inside, 25 aquariums are arranged across 9 rooms, holding more than 5,000 creatures from the Mediterranean, Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans, the Red Sea and the Amazon.