Vasco da Gama Aquarium, Oeiras

Don’t miss the opportunity of visiting this aquarium in Oeiras during your holidays to Costa do Sol.

Aquário Vasco da Gama © Jaime del Río

The Vasco da Gama Aquarium is one of the museums you shouldn’t miss during your visit to this region. A privileged place to bring your family to discover a little bit more about the world’s maritime species.

Aquário Vasco da Gama © Municipio de Oeiras

This museum has several aquariums where many life marine species are exposed as invertebrates, tropical fauna, turtles, portuguese marine fauna, sea lions and others; information about species conservation; a room dedicated to the king D. Carlos personal collection of rare species; a room dedicated to the study of sharks and their lifestyle and much more to see and discover.

More Information:

Address:

Rua Direita do Dafundo, Algés, Oeiras

Price:

Adult 4,00€
Youth (6-17 years old) and seniors (+65 years old) 2,00€
Under 6 years old free

Schedule:

Everyday from 10am to 6pm.

How to get here:

Train: Alges (Line Cascais)
Tram: 15.

Website:

http://aquariovgama.marinha.pt

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✓ To make Portugal, its culture and its heritage known.
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