Centro del Calamar Gigante
Luarca museum on the giant squid, with more than ten specimens, a sensory immersion in the seabed and an audiovisual.
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About the museum
The Luarca giant squid collection began at the end of the 20th century, when the first specimen arrived in 1997, nicknamed “el peludín” (the little hairy one) by sailors, and it is linked to the history of CEPESMA and the Aula del Mar de Luarca. In 2010 a first interpretation centre opened on the Muelle Nuevo, displaying several specimens.
On 2 February 2014 an unprecedented storm flooded the building and destroyed its first two floors. After several years of closure, the museum reopened in 2022 in a new building on Calle Nicanor del Campo.
The new space allows visitors to immerse themselves in the seabed and in the habitat of the largest cephalopods in the world, with their prey and predators, in the depths of the Cantabrian Sea. It offers a didactic exhibition with more than ten specimens of different giant squid species, a separate route for adults and children, games and interactives, the first recording of a live giant squid in its natural habitat, and a sensory experience of light and sound. The setting pays tribute to the Nobel laureate from Luarca, Severo Ochoa.
Highlights
- More than ten giant squid specimens of different species
- First recording of a live giant squid in its habitat
- Sensory experience of light and sound simulating the seabed
- Separate route for adults and children, with games and interactives
- Triple ticket with the Bosque-Jardín de la Fonte Baxa and the Casa de las Artes y las Ciencias
Permanent exhibition
- El calamar gigante: inmersión en el fondo marino – Exhibition with more than ten giant squid specimens, a route for adults and children, interactive games, an audiovisual featuring a live giant squid and a light and sound experience.
- Founded
- 2010
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 10 · Under 11s: free. |
| Triple ticket: Bosque-Jardín de la Fonte Baxa, Museo del Calamar Gigante and Casa de las Artes y las Ciencias | €14 |
General admission €4. The triple ticket allows joint visits to the three cultural resources of Luarca-Valdés.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 45 min |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 10 |
- Hands-on stations
The route has a version tailored to children and offers games and interactives.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Booking is mandatory for guided visits. Groups from educational centres may visit in the morning, always with a booking. Dog-friendly space; dogs must always be kept on a lead. |
