The Cabrera visitor centre in Colònia de Sant Jordi

By the port of Colònia de Sant Jordi is the Cabrera National Park visitor centre, a great plan for understanding the archipelago — especially if you’re going by boat, or as a shaded alternative on a very hot day. Here we’ll tell you what you’ll see, why children love it and how it fits with the Cabrera excursion.

What it is

It’s the visitor centre of the Cabrera archipelago maritime-terrestrial National Park, in Colònia de Sant Jordi. It’s there to help you get to know the jewel across the water: its nature, its protected sea and its history. It’s a comfortable, indoor and very educational visit, perfect for putting into context everything you’ll see if you head out by boat.

The aquariums and the exhibition

The visit is a roughly 30-minute journey through three settings: the sea, the land and the history of the Mediterranean. The stars are the aquariums, with species from the archipelago (groupers, rock fish and habitats that recreate Cabrera’s ecosystems). It’s immersive and visual: you learn without realising.

With children and on hot days

It’s one of the best plans with children in the area: the aquariums grab them and everything is designed for discovering through play. And being indoor and shaded, it’s the ideal alternative for the hottest hours or an odd day of bad weather, without leaving the sea behind.

Before or after going to Cabrera

Our tip: combine it with the Cabrera excursion. Seeing it before helps you understand what you’ll later walk on and snorkel over; seeing it after puts names to what you’ve seen. If you like the seabed, see also snorkelling and diving.

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Getting there and hours

It’s by the port of Colònia, a short walk from the centre. The hours and entry may change by season, so it’s worth checking before you go (it usually opens mornings and afternoons). It’s a short visit, so it fits easily into any day’s plan.

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FAQ

What is the Cabrera visitor centre?

The visitor centre of the Cabrera National Park, in Colònia de Sant Jordi, with aquariums and an exhibition about the sea, land and history of the archipelago.

Is it worth it with children?

Very much: the aquariums with species from the archipelago are a big hit, and being indoor and shaded it’s a perfect plan for the hot hours.

How long is the visit?

About 30 minutes, a journey through three settings (sea, land and history). It’s short and fits easily into the day.

Where is it?

By the port of Colònia de Sant Jordi, a short walk from the village centre.

What are the hours and entry?

They may change by season; it’s worth checking before you go. It usually opens mornings and afternoons.

Sources: verified local operators; locations from Google Maps; indicative prices and times, to confirm with the provider. Reviewed August 2026.

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