Loro Park Tenerife
Check out our full guide to the Loro Park in Tenerife. Loro Park is a wonderful zoom on the island that is a perfect activity for you and your family. … Read More
Theme parks in Spain
Best amusement parks and zoos in Spain
In this article, we break down the best zoos and amusement parks in Spain. Whether you are traveling with your family and you want to plan the perfect, action-packed vacation or you just have an extra day and want to get your blood pumping, you in the right place. Our expert guides have compiled the ultimate list of the best amusement parks and zoos you will find in all of Spain.
Theme Parks in Spain
Cabarceno Park in Cantabria
Check out our guide on Cabarceno Park, a beautiful nature park in Cantabria in northern Spain, home to over 120 species that live freely in the park … Read More
Poema del Mar Aquarium
Poema del Mar Aquarium is a spectacular aquarium located in the Puerto de la Luz of Las Palmas. It’s a wonderful aquarium and great place to visit. … Read More
L’Oceanogràfic in Valencia
Check out our full guide to the L’Oceanogràfic in Valencia. L’Oceanogràfic is the largest aquarium in Europe and an essential visits while in Valencia … Read More
Madrid Zoo
The Madrid Zoo is one of the main attractions of the city. It features over 6000 animals including the famous pandas. Learn all about the zoo here … Read More
Warner Bros Park Madrid
This one is pretty obvious. Warner Bros. Park is enormous and offers some of the most exhilarating rides in the country. The park is located just outside the city limits of Madrid in San Martín de la Vega, which might seem like a hassle, but it will take you just 30 minutes to get there by car from the center of the city or you can always choose to take public transportation. The 412 and 413 bus will get you there in no time or you can take the park’s shuttle from Mendez Álvaro station (fare includes the entrance fee) that will drop you off right at the front gates.
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The parks span over 150 hectares with five thematic areas: Hollywood Boulevard, Movie World Studios, Old West Territory, Cartoon Village, and Super Heroes World. Two of the parks main attractions are located in this last area “Superman: la Atracción de Acero”, a kilometer-long rollercoaster that reaches over 100 km an hour, and “Batman” which features almost too many twists and turns to handle:
Terra Mítica, Benidorm, Alicante
Benidorm is a well-known summer destination for local and international vacationers alike, but you might not have guessed it was home to one of the best amusement parks in the country. And the fact is that there are few activities that screams “summer” more than going to an amusement park. So make sure to set aside a day to indulge in some roller coasters if you are visiting Benidorm.
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Terra Mitica is not only one of the most famous theme parks in the country it is also one of the biggest. The park is divided into three areas that are inspired by ancient civilizations: Rome, Egypt, and Greece. There are plenty of scary and thrilling rides, performances, shows, etc. there is even a section for smaller children, so everyone can enjoy their day at the amusement park.
Port Aventura
Portaventura theme park Port Aventura is one of Spain’s most impressive amusement parks, located within the PortAventura World entertainment resort in Salou and Vila-Seca, Tarragona, on the Costa Daurada in Cataluña, Spain. One of the best things to enjoy in Spain with children! Port Aventura attracts around 3.5 million visitors per year, which means that it is the most visited theme park in Spain and the 6th most visited in all of Europe. making it the most visited theme park in Spain and the sixth most visited theme park in Europe.
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Siam Park, Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
First off, this amusement park is located on a tropical island, which is a good start. Siam Park is located on the island of Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, just outside the hidden gem city of Adeje. Technically Siam Park is a water park but it more than holds its own on this list.
The park spans over 182 thousand square meters which makes it the largest water park in all of Europe. It features a 28 meter, almost vertical slide called the “Tower of Power” and a wave pool that produces the largest artificial wave in the world measuring over 4 meters tall.
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Isla Mágica, Seville
Mágica means Magic Island in Spanish, which is an apt name for this excellent amusement park, just outside of Seville.
Isla Mágica is a pirate-themed amusement park with six distinct areas: “Gate to the Indias”, “Gate to the América”, “Amazonia”, “Pirates Hide-out” and “El Dorado”. One of the highlights of the park is the “Jaguar” roller coaster that is over 700 meters of pure excitement. The coaster inverts several times, dangling riders upside down and testing even the most hardened riders.
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Barcelona Aquarium
Overview The Barcelona Aquarium, or as it is known in Catalonian, L’Aquàrium de Barcelona, is located on the cities old commercial port. It is the Barcelona’s only Aquarium and one of the most impressive in all of Spain and a top family attraction. It is also the top aquarium in the world when it comes to the conservation of the Mediterranean Sea. In 2015 alone the Aquarium was visited by over 1.5 million people! Making it the 4th most visited attraction in Barcelona behind the Sagrada Familia, El Park Güel, and the FC Barcelona Museum.
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Faunia Madrid
Faunia Madrid is the cities second zoo. The park opened its doors back in 2001. Back then it was known as the Parque biológico de Madrid, but it was renamed Faunia by philologist and writer, Fernando Beltrán. Faunia describes itself as a theme and nature park. Faunia looks to provide a more immersive experience to its guests, putting them right in the animal’s natural habitat. The park doesn’t feature as many animals as the Madrid Zoo, but offers a complete sensory experience that is hard to beat as one of Madrid best attractions for children and families.
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Terra Mitica is not only one of the most famous theme parks in the country it is also one of the biggest. The park is divided into three areas that are inspired by ancient civilizations: Rome, Egypt, and Greece. There are plenty of scary and thrilling rides, performances, shows, etc. there is even a section for smaller children, so everyone can enjoy their day at the amusement park.