Aqualandia
Sierra Helada, Benidorm, Alicante
Located in the resort town of Benidorm on Spain’s sun-drenched Costa Blanca, Aqualandia ranks among Europe’s biggest and most popular water parks. Opened in 1985, the expansive park was the first of its kind in Spain. It encompasses wave pools, play areas, and waterfalls, plus the highest waterslide in Europe.
Spread across 37 acres (15 hectares), the sprawling Aqualandia includes a wide array of attractions designed to appeal to visitors young and old alike. In addition to 15 entertaining water rides, the park is also home to the Verti-Go: at 108 feet (33 meters) tall, it’s the world's highest capsule slide. For those seeking a calmer experience, toddler-friendly play areas, wave pools, a Grand Jacuzzi, and gentler slides provide more options for fun in the sun.
You can book tickets online in advance. Given the park’s proximity to the hotels and resorts of central Benidorm, it’s simple to plan an independent visit to Aqualandia.
- Children under 4 can visit Aqualandia for free.
- The water park has picnic areas, and visitors can bring their own food and drinks, as long as they’re not packaged in glass or cans.
- There are self-serve eateries for pizza, burgers, ice cream, and more.
- A number of amenities are on-site, including ATMs, lockers, showers and changing rooms, recliners, and souvenir shops.
Aqualandia is located in Benidorm, on the edge of the sea. It’s a 10-minute drive from Benidorm’s town center, and can also be reached by tram or the 11 or 47 bus. Free parking is also available on-site.
Aqualandia is open daily from mid-May till late September, from morning to evening; rides stop operating 30 minutes before closing time. To make the most of the park, it's best to arrive earlier in the day.
Aqualandia’s sister park, MundoMar, is located right next door (the two even share the same parking lot). While Aqualandia features waterslides, rides, and other aquatic games and activities, MundoMar is a marine animal park that showcases species ranging from dolphins and sea lions to parrots and lemurs. Joint entry packages make it possible to visit both parks.
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