"I visited Sea Life Benalmádena with my children and we had a great time as a family. The aquarium is well designed for kids, with several interactive zones where they can observe and even touch some species, like starfish. The underwater tunnel, with sharks and rays swimming overhead, was definitely a highlight for all of us.
The staff were friendly and informative, which made the visit both fun and educational. My children especially enjoyed the feeding sessions and the explanations about the marine animals.
However, I must say that the size of the park is relatively small. The visit can be completed in less than an hour, which feels a bit short, especially considering the entrance fee, which I found a bit expensive for the time spent and the overall size of the aquarium. Also, there can be some waiting time at the entrance during peak season.
Overall, it’s a pleasant family outing, especially for young children, but I would recommend combining it with other nearby activities, like a walk around the marina or a visit to the mini-golf next door."

Alae TAKI

"Too expensive — not worth the money. Parking is hard to find unless you really want to visit.

The SeaLife aquarium we visited is about average, following the same layout as most aquariums in this chain. However, it is much, much smaller compared to others. In some areas, it even seems like the fish have trouble swimming. For example, there’s a tank with several large fish that’s not even three meters in diameter, so they just swim around in circles.

Overall, it’s clean, and it takes about 30 minutes to walk through from start to finish. However, some tanks don’t look very clean and could use better maintenance, and in some places, water seeps or leaks out. Paying over €60 for two adults and a 3-year-old feels quite expensive for what it offers, especially compared to other aquariums we’ve visited.

Another downside is the toilets — they’re not at the entrance or exit but only on the first floor near the bar, and they’re poorly marked. The doors only show a pirate and a mermaid instead of clear “toilet” signs, so it’s easy to walk right past them. Once inside, the toilets are quite clean, especially by Spanish standards, probably because not many people find them.

Overall, it’s an interesting visit, and you can stop by if you’re in the area, especially if you’re a Sea Life fan, but it’s not something I would actively recommend.

There are some extra activities upstairs, like mini-golf, and a terrace where you can have chips and a soda, but no sandwiches or hot food. In the port, about 50 meters from Sea Life, there are several very touristy restaurants where you can eat."

Satirical Tunes

"We’ve visited multiple Sea Life centers in different countries, and this one in Benalmádena is definitely smaller than what we’re used to. That said, it still offers a lovely experience. The staff is extremely kind, patient, and dedicated. They explain things really well and give children an engaging and adventurous experience with activities like a treasure hunt or quiz.

Our kids, aged 5 to 15, truly enjoyed the Sea Life visit. The shark feeding and the projection animation were among the highlights.

One thing we missed was a photo booth, which is something other Sea Life centers often have.

We bought the combo ticket for Magic Dolphins Cruise + Sea Life, which was a good deal. For the dolphin cruise, you need to book or call in advance to reserve your seats. The cruise departs from a location about 5–10 minutes from Sea Life.

The Magic Dolphins team was friendly and very attentive. Unfortunately, we didn’t see any dolphins during the trip, which was disappointing. However, they kindly gave us a 50% discount for our next visit. One surprise for us was that we were allowed to jump into the sea and swim in open water – which turned out to be a fun and refreshing bonus.

They also offered to take pictures during the cruise, and each photo was about €5.

⭐ Final Verdict:

We rate the overall experience 4 out of 5 stars – there is room for improvement, especially considering the price, which wasn’t particularly cheap."

Cherié M. Lay-Nlg