When you think of a summer vacation in Spain or Portugal, beaches and the sea immediately spring to mind – but the region has much more to offer: beautiful, hidden bays and fascinating caves, such as the 11-million-year-old Dragon’s Cave, where you can embark on a fairytale boat tour accompanied by classical music. You can also cool off, enjoy exciting action and relax in the four coolest water parks in southern Europe! Grab your family and friends, travel to Mallorca, Cádiz and the Algarve and experience a cool summer adventure – in the truest sense of the word – in spectacular water worlds!
1st Aqualand El Arenal
You’ll find two of the 4 coolest water parks in Mallorca. One of them is Aqualand El Arenal – the largest water park on the island with 19 action-packed attractions. Look forward to a real adventure labyrinth of slides and wave pools! Particularly popular is “Banzai”, consisting of two steep slides, and the spectacular “Tsunami” half-pipe with a height of 15 meters. But the little ones don’t miss out here. Areas such as “Dragonland” or “Polynesia” provide endless water fun, with 12 cool slides that are just as exciting as the spectacular attractions for adults.
2nd Western Water Park: water park with a Wild West vibe
Fancy visiting the Wild West without leaving the east of Spain? This water park in Magaluf on Mallorca is also one of the 4 coolest water parks in southern Europe. With its impressive Wild West setting and varied areas, it offers the perfect mix of action and relaxation – an experience for all ages. Top attractions include gravity-defying slides such as Boomerang, The Beast, Tornado and many more! A wide range of slides, pools and themed highlights provide you with a true water adventure and unlimited fun for the whole family.
3rd Aqualand Bahía de Cádiz
Just an hour away from Seville, Aqualand Bahía de Cádiz awaits with 10 exciting attractions and its own gastronomic offer. Highlights such as the high-speed “Zero Gravity”, the 150-metre-long “Tsunami” tube slide and “Cola del Diablo” guarantee pure adrenaline! If you prefer to take it easy, you can float leisurely along the “Congo River”, hurtle down the “Rapids” or take part in exciting races on the “Crazy Race”. In the lovingly designed children’s areas “Children’s Paradise” and “Family Adventure Land”, the little ones can look forward to lots of water fun.
4th Aqualand Algarve
In the Portuguese Algarve, you will not only discover dream beaches, but also one of the most popular and coolest water parks full of action, fun and adrenaline. Aqualand Algarve is located between Albufeira and Lagoa and boasts 12 varied attractions that offer something for all tastes and ages. From thrilling adrenaline experiences to relaxing fun, you’ll find everything you need for a perfect summer’s day. The only King Cobra slide in Portugal is particularly impressive. There is also a wave pool, a lazy river for a leisurely float and numerous areas especially for children.