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How to get there

How to get to the Catholic aquarium

ON THE TRAIN

Cattolica train station then bus n125 stop n71 "Acquario di Cattolica"

BY CAR

Highway A14, exit at Cattolica tollbooth. The park is about 4 km from the motorway exit, and is located on the Cattolica waterfront, on the border with Portoverde di Misano Adriatico.

BY BUS

From Rimini line n 11 to Riccione (P.le Curiel).
From Riccione (P.le Curiel) line n. 125 to Cattolica (stop n. 71 "Acquario di Cattolica")
For information on bus timetables: tel. 0541/300811 - 0541/300533

Weather

Opening

Opening hours of the Cattolica Aquarium

The opening days for 2026 are structured as follows:

• Open daily from April 2nd to September 13th (with some exceptions between April and May)
• Openings in September: 18, 19, 20 and 25, 26, 27
• Open on weekends in October, plus October 31st and November 1st
• Opening on Sundays in November
• Special openings in December (Immaculate Conception long weekend and Christmas holidays) and from December 26th to January 6th 2027

This calendar allows you to visit the aquarium throughout most of the year, with continuity during the summer months.

Cattolica Aquarium Opening Hours 2026

Daily opening hours vary according to the season :

Low season

• From 10:00 to 18:30
• Ticket office open until 4:30 pm

High season (July 1 – August 30)

• From 10:00 to 19:30
• Ticket office open until 5:30 pm

During the day, the different routes (Blue, Green, Yellow) have slightly different opening hours, but remain accessible for the entire duration of the visit.

Special opening on Halloween

Visit the Cattolica Aquarium for an immersive experience among sharks, penguins, and many interactive exhibits, perfect for families, couples, and marine wildlife lovers.
A must-see for those looking for things to do in Cattolica with children or looking for an educational and fun day out.

You can consult the Calendar at the following link

Attractions

BLUE ENTRY

Close MeetingsSharks, penguins, trigonies, and the protagonists. History and biological evolution of the planet, they are home to species that still survive after millions of years, such as the great sharks considered living fossils. A trip around the world but below the surface of the water.From the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans to the splendid and colorful coral reef of the Red Sea, populated by colorful organisms.

Squali tank:Squaliche can be admired in the large central tank of 7,000,000 liters of convivial waterfowls such as bull and nurse sharks. The characteristics that have allowed the sharks to adapt to the evolution of the planet earth are the same that make themvulnerable to the negative effects of human action.

The Penguins:Species at risk due to their threatened habitat, the species of Humboldt's penguins originating from the temperate coasts of Peru and Chile, where temperatures vary between 3 c to +24 c.

Jellyfish:Lemeduse, mysterious and fascinating organisms that none of us would ever want to meet except by visiting an aquarium, are made up of 90% water and have a parachute-shaped body that reaches a diameter of 40 cm and a series of titering agents with which it catches prey.

Tactile Tank:it hosts several organisms of which the largest are iTrigonioDasyatis violacea, so called because of their brownish-purple color, tending to black.Aquarium of Cattolica. Thanks to themdocile naturethe public has the possibility of caress them gently, under the eye of the experts, paying attention to the mouth and the tail.

YELLOW ENTRANCE

Otters: tender and playful, the altra with small oriental nails, are distinguished above all by their front legs which they use to feed on molluscs, crabs and other small aquatic animals. At the Aquarium visitors will be able to knowthree sisters:Eva, Constance and Martha!

Cuvier dwarf Caiamani: the smallest specimen of alligator existing on the face of the earth, and is found in South America.

GREEN ENTRY

The snakes:they live in close contact with the ground, detaching themselves only when they swim.

The Amphibians: they made their first appearance on the Earth about 360 million years ago. Direct descendants of fish, were the first cold-blooded vertebrates, with moist skin and without claws.

The Chameleons:scaled reptiles belonging to the Sauri suborder. The namechameleonit comes from the Greek and means "earth lion". They are characterized by the ability to assess color, by the long tongue.

Le Iguame:they are reptiles similar to the lizards, but larger elenti.Le iguanas live mainly all their lives on large trees and when they come down to the ground they do it to lay their eggs.

The Gecko:They are gray or beige, spotted. Many species can change their color, others can have bright colors. To hunt, they remain completely still, fixing their prey and snap very quickly to the attack after a few seconds. They live in all the warm regions of the world. They commonly live in homes. We also find them in central-southern Italy.

The Lizards: they are a suborder of reptiles belonging to the ordersquamata. Lizards prefer sunny areas and can reach up to 2000 meters of altitude.

VIOLET ENTRANCE

Thecreationpistrangeof the Planet, strange and unknown beings, are the protagonists of the exhibition'Abyss alien earth'at the purple entrance of the Aquarium. The marine ecosystem is the largest environment on earth. In the oceans, sunlight only penetrates up to 200 meters. Moving downwards, the water temperature tends to decrease. Thedeep sea an extreme environment, inhabited by pochiorganismi for the most part still unknown.Fra these also theGiant Squidof 13 meters.

Near it

In the vicinity of the aquarium you can enrich your trip with the following theme parks:

• Overseas Riccione
  Distance: about 20 minutes by car
  Theme park dedicated to nature, science and animals. It is known for its dolphinarium and educational shows, especially suitable for families with children.
• Aquafan Riccione
  Distance: about 20 minutes by car (adjacent to Oltremare)
  One of Europe's most famous water parks, with slides, wave pools and relaxation areas. Perfect for a fun-filled summer day.
• Italy in Miniature – Rimini
  Distance: about 35 minutes by car
  Cultural theme park with scale reproductions of Italian and European monuments. An educational and fun experience for all ages.
• Fiabilandia – Rimini South
  Distance: about 25-30 minutes by car
  Theme park dedicated to the world of fairy tales. Ideal for families with small children, with simple attractions and magical settings.
• Skypark – Novafeltria (Monte Aquilone)
  Distance: about 40-45 minutes by car
  Adventure park immersed in nature, with treetop trails of varying difficulty levels. Great for those who love outdoor activities.

Other Nature and Wildlife Experiences

• Monte San Bartolo Natural Park (a few minutes from Cattolica): protected area with paths, panoramic points and beaches surrounded by nature.
• Parco Zoo Falconara (Ancona): located about an hour away, it is a modern zoo with educational trails and species from all over the world.