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Malta National Aquarium

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The Malta National Aquarium in Qawra offers an immersive journey through the Mediterranean Sea and beyond, housed in a building shaped like a starfish. Visitors walk through themed zones featuring local species like groupers and rays, as well as tropical fish, sharks, and penguins. Interactive touch pools and a glass tunnel provide close encounters. The aquarium emphasizes conservation and education, making it a family-friendly attraction that showcases Malta's marine biodiversity.

Don't miss

Walk through the underwater glass tunnel surrounded by sharks and rays
Meet the resident penguins in their dedicated habitat
Touch starfish and sea cucumbers in the interactive rock pool

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Malta National Aquarium

You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

Cheapest way inMdina and Rabat - City Walking Tour4.9★ · 236 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$23 per personSee dates →

Best full dayBlue Lagoon, Beaches and Bays Catamaran Sailing Tour4.5★ · 1,274 travelers~6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$64 per personSee dates →

Private & flexiblePrivate Tour - A Monumental Maltese Experience5★ · 402 travelers6–8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$349 per personSee dates →

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