Oniria - Aquarium Canet-en-Roussillon

Abigail O'Driscoll

a month ago

Fantastic aquarium, incredible immersive experience from entry to exit. Highly recommend for a visit.

Frank Verheggen

a month ago

The aquaria are really nice. The fish and the setting is splendid. So it is a very nice place to visit, however we found that the price is rather high compared to the time you spend inside (I know it all depends on what you want to see but due to the number of visitors you could not stay at one aquarium to long as others also want to see). This considering I recommend visiting during off season or slow days. Also we had a voucher that would have given €2 discount per person but was not deducted from the entree fee (although voucher got stamped). Unfortunately we only noticed it later. The voucher is also not usable online.

Julian Dyer

2 months ago

Excellent place to visit and well worth the entrance fee. The staff were very helpful and friendly at the entrance and explained the place to us. The experience begins by following a single drop of rain as it falls in the mountains in the area and then you follow this as it makes its way to the sea. Lots of exhibits with plenty of space. It was busy with a noisy school trip when we visited but that didn’t detract from our own enjoyment and they seemed to be having a great time too. Brilliant and would definitely recommend. Plenty of reasonably priced parking next to the quayside too

Charlotte Utting

10 months ago

This is a lovely aquarium, with the information about what is in each tank in 3 languages, French, English and Spanish. Each area has been really thought out and is a really great experience. It was all decorated for Halloween on our visit which made it even more fun for the children. We were able to join in with arts and crafts at the end, where the children were able to make a monster, spell or decoration then able to decorate it and colour pictures. Toilets located in areas throughout. Wheelchair and buggy friendly. Staff are able to speak other languages too! A cinema experience is included too and a tickle tank (this is really cool!). Feeding times for different creatures at different times on different days. This really is an aquarium worth visiting. Right by the beach!

Jeroen de Graaf

a year ago

On a weekday afternoon, with grey skies above and rain on the way, we visited Aquarium Oniria. As expected, it was quite crowded. Thankfully, we had bought our tickets online in advance, which saved us a long wait at the entrance. Calling Oniria simply an "aquarium" doesn’t quite cover it. The experience begins not with fish tanks, but with a symbolic climb to a mountain peak, following the path of water as it flows from the heights down through rivers and wetlands, eventually reaching the sea. This storyline gives the visit a strong sense of direction and discovery. Unlike traditional aquariums that focus mainly on the ocean, Oniria offers a wider perspective, showcasing various freshwater and marine environments along the way. There are also a few interactive elements scattered throughout, mainly aimed at children, which add some variety to the visit without being overwhelming. Due to the weather, it was unfortunately very busy, which made it harder to fully enjoy the experience. In total, we spent around an hour and a half inside. For our family of two adults and two children, the total cost was €48, which felt reasonable given the uniqueness of the setup. However, to really appreciate the atmosphere and design, I would recommend visiting during quieter times.