a selection of getaways full of fun and strong emotions

Nothing more summery and familiar than visiting an amusement park. In Spain the offer is considerable and covers all kinds of options: the most traditional with roller mountains and free falls, others with more informative approaches and shows, set in different historical times. Passing, of course, through the inevitable aquatic parks, the most refreshing sites to spend summer. We have made a selection of the best attraction parks in our country, so that you do not escape a change of ground in the wagon this summer.

Portaventura World (Tarragona)

Nothing less than 52 hectares distributed in six thematic areas inspired by civilizations such as China, Mexico or Far West. More than forty attractions for all audiences, some as legendary as Shambhala or Dragon Khan, and a couple of extras, the Caribbean aquatic Aquatic Park, and Ferrari Land, with the fastest attraction in Europe. In addition, they are celebrating for the 30th anniversary of the Park, which guarantees a year of special activities and celebration.

Warner Park (Madrid)

A thematic experience based on the world of cinema and the characters of Warner Bros, and that is distributed in five areas: Hollywood Boulevard, Movie World Studios, DC Super Heroes World, Old West Territory and Cartoon Village. There are classic attractions such as Russian mountains or the highest free fall tower in Europe, but the authentic appeal is in the encounter with the characters of cinema and television, or the shocking show Batman – Gotham City Escape. There is also aquatic park, ideal for summer months.

Attraction Park (Madrid)

The classy amusement park, located in the Casa de Campo, offers an experience for the whole family distributed in five thematic areas: Great Avenue, Tranquility, Machinism, Nature and Nickelodeon Land, the latter with children’s attractions and franchise characters for the little ones, such as SpongeBob and the Canine Patrol. The park has more than thirty attractions ranging from the classic Russian mountains to others of aquatic type. There are also live shows, special events such as the Magic Festival and, of course, the classic and inevitable Caserón del Terror.

Magic Island (Seville)

A DIDACTIC THEMATIC PARK Historical atmosphere: the discovery of America. It offers six thematic zones and attractions that, as always, cover all kinds of styles: roller mountains such as jaguar and aquatic highlights. Its magical water area has artificial beach, wave pool, slides and slow river, which makes a perfect option for summer. As always, there are live shows, also with an educational touch, like many park activities.

Mythical terra (Benidorm)

Terra mythical also opts for the historical setting, this time around the ancient Mediterranean civilizations with five thematic zones: Rome, Greece, Egypt, Iberia and the Islands. Among its most adrenaline attractions are a 54 -meter free drop that reaches 100 km/h, the flight of the phoenix, and a brutal roller mountain of extreme speeds, titanid. The mythological theme of all attractions (Achilles’ anger, Triton’s fury …) give a unique touch to the park, of the most recognizable in Spain. Unfortunately, its coponstruction also has An intrahistory in which there is space for the embezzlement of the real estate bubble.

Tibidabo (Barcelona)

Another attraction park, such as Madrid, which has a great tradition, located on the top of the mountain of the same name, which makes it the owner of a privileged natural environment, with great views of the city and the sea. It has more than 25 attractions for all ages, with classics such as Avió, Talaia and Carousel, and also roller mountains and more modern free falls. There are aquatic attractions, educational spaces, live shows, also the historical and essential Museu d’A autòmats and access to the funicular. An amusement park, no doubt, different.

Dinópolis (Teruel)

Another openly educational and thematic approach park, this time focused on the always fascinating world of dinosaurs. It has interactive and mechanical attractions, such as Torresaurio, and shows such as the T-Rex Show, where the one that is announced as one of the most sophisticated animatronics in the world makes an appearance. It also has, of course, a paleontological museum with fossil skeletons, and all kinds of simulators to discover how dinosaurs lived.

Siam Park (Tenerife)

It is considered one of the best aquatic parks in the world, and also has a curious special theme, little seen here: everything has Thai style and decoration. Like any amusement park, it has brutal and adrenaline attractions, such as the Singha aquatic roller coaster or the free of free of power free fall (28 meters high, 80 km/h, crossing an aquarium of sharks and mantaryas), and others calmer, with swimming pools and a water racing. There is artificial beach, a slow river and shows with marine animals.

Katmandu Park (Magaluf)

An absolutely familiar orientation park, with ten attractions where fun without shocks and technology takes prominence. For example, in the star and more original attraction of the park, The House, a house upside down where reality ceases to make sense. There are abundant aquatic and soft areas for children, a thematic minigolf, a small attraction of laser shots in the west distant and an adventure of zombies. A good alternative if you are looking for accessible fun for all ages.

Aquopolis (Villanueva de la Cañada, Costa Daurada, Torrevieja, Cartaya and Cullera)

A network of aquatic parks in five parks distributed in Spain: Villanueva de la Cañada (Madrid), Costa Daurada (Tarragona), Torrevieja (Alicante), Cartaya (Huelva) and Cullera (Valencia). Each park has all the expected attractions (high -speed slides and vertiginous falls to safe children’s areas and wave fishing). According to the park, there are even hospitality areas with cabins and VIP areas away from the crowds.

Puy du Fou Spain (Toledo)

The most recent of all the thematic parks in Spain, which adds to historical settings, here with a fantasy and color bath to recreate through theatrical representations historical episodes of the history of Spain since the 5th century. It has a spectacular night show, ‘Toledo’s dream’, which summarizes 1,500 years of history in 70 minutes. Apart from that, we also have recreations that include historical villages or traditional artisan trades. Of course, all this seasoned with restaurants, stores and all kinds of options for those looking for parks with a more informative component.

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