The 10 best theme parks in Spain to enjoy this summer

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Summer is synonymous with vacations, the perfect time to devise outdoor plans and enjoy with family or friends.

Among the wide range of preferences that opens up when choosing, an original and very fun option can be

In Spain, there is no shortage, there are for all tastes and weaknesses: for those who choose to enjoy a day of surprises, full of

but also for those who seek to cool off and relax.

And, as deciding on one of them can be a difficult task, here is a list of the 10 best amusement parks in the country, according to TripAdvisor, ordered based on the preferences of travelers.

1. PortAventura (Tarragona)

The best amusement park in Spain is located a few kilometers from the Camp de Tarragona train station and from the city itself.

is the perfect destination to spend a fantastic holiday with your family, partner or friends, while enjoying the best leisure offer in an environment with an ideal climate to have a great time.

Visitors will be able to travel back in time while visiting imperial China, the American Far West,

, Mayan Mexico or a Mediterranean fishing village, while the little ones will not want to leave

.

The latest addition to the PortAventura World parks is Ferrari Land, the only park in Europe dedicated to the Italian team.

Among its attractions, it stands out

for its 112 meters height and its acceleration, which goes from 0 to 180 kilometers per hour in five seconds.

Tickets for adults from 54 euros and for children (from 4 to 10 years old) from 48 years old.

2. Siam Park (Tenerife)

With an area of

that accommodate endless attractions for all tastes, this water park, considered the best in the world, is only behind PortAdventura in this list.

Located in Costa Adeje (Tenerife) and inspired by the ancient Thai kingdom of Siam, from which it takes its name, it is a must-see for adrenaline lovers who want to try the most daring slides, such as the

, which reaches a height of 28 meters, where the most daring can reach a speed of up to 80 kilometers per hour to finish the tour seeing a giant aquarium of

.

But it is also made for those who, instead, come in search of tranquility.

To take a break and enjoy the exotic views of the park, a good proposal is to take a tour of the

, a tropical river that crosses the park with slow and fast sections.

Those who cannot resist the beach will not want to leave the Palacio de las Olas, a pool where the largest artificial waves in the world are formed, up to

.

To end the day relaxed, it is essential to visit the magnificent Siam Beach with white sand.

Tickets for adults from 40 euros and for children from 28 euros.

3. Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park

The podium closes with this animal theme park in Lanzarote, which also includes a small and charming water park, ideal for this time of year.

, in which the exhibitions of predatory animals, parrots and sea lions will leave young and old speechless;

not forgetting the noon cowboy lasso show, to remind visitors that they are at the

The space is teeming with wildlife from around the world, from bison, cougars, snakes, and armadillos to white tigers, Nile crocodiles, giant tortoises, iguanas, horses, donkeys, and deer.

And the little ones will not want to stop

Tickets for adults from 36 euros and for children (between 3 and 12 years old) from 24 euros.

4. Katmandu Park (Majorca)

This theme park, located in the heart of

and just 250 meters from the sea, is the ideal place for fans of unexpected adventures, exciting trips, epic 4D encounters and unlimited fun where the water is the great protagonist.

With more than 10 attractions, tourists can enjoy

where the imaginary becomes reality and the real becomes illusion;

kids rule the underwater world of Katopia Water Park and thrill-seekers battle the undead in

.

In addition, they will be able to test their shooting skills in the

and choose between the mythical worlds of fire and ice on unique miniature golf courses.

Tickets for adults from 27.50 euros and for children (from 3 to 12 years old) from 20 euros.

5. Aquabrava (Girona)

In Rosas, one of the most important tourist towns on the Costa Brava, you will find this

ideal for enjoying the most sensational and refreshing day of summer with family or friends.

Excitement is guaranteed with the Black Hole, the Camel, the Kamikaze and the

set under the theme of pirates.

Here children will find the attractions of adults on their scale and even a wave pool.

Exciting slides, endless descents, relaxing pools and wild rivers.

Those with a weakness for speed will not be able to resist

, an attraction with eight fast tracks timed to go down at a fast pace and great fun.

The adrenaline continues with

an area that has different jump slides of different degrees of difficulty or daring, starting with yellow, continuing with orange and ending with red, the most extreme.

The sensations are multiplied with the

jumping wall , of three different heights, starting with 2.5 meters, continuing with 3.5 meters and ending with the most powerful of all, with a surprise included, the 5-meter jump.

Tickets from 37 euros (less than 1.20 meters from 21 euros).

6. Warner Park (Madrid)

Located in

(Madrid), this theme park has the fourth tallest drop tower in the world and 42 more attractions.

It was opened in 2002 and is divided into

set in scenes from movies and cartoons produced by Warner Bros and DC Comics, as well as in various areas of the United States, such as the beaches of California, Los Angeles (including the studios of Hollywood and

) or New York.

roller coasters will be waiting for visitors

, as well as many other attractions, including La Venganza del Enigma or those aimed especially at the little ones in the family.

All eyes are on his most exciting shows, like the one at the

It is a half-hour show of tricks and acrobatics without equal with up to 10 vehicles of different sizes, types and displacements that leave no one indifferent.

In addition, to celebrate its 20 years of life, throughout 2022 the Warner Park has displayed a special program that in summer presents one of the most anticipated novelties: the inauguration of two water attractions in

, two adrenaline-pumping slides aimed at the younger audience.

Tickets from 39.9 euros.

7. Caribbean Coast Aquatic Park (Tarragona)

Discovering the Costa Caribe Aquatic Park at PortAventura is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a

in one of the best water parks in Spain.

In the heart of the

, in Tarragona, visitors can immerse themselves in a refreshing journey that will transport them to a true paradise of aquatic adventure.

The possibilities are endless:

, slide down vertiginous slides or relax on a deckchair to delight in the mix of the murmur of the waves that reach the sand and the

that runs through all its corners.

Here anyone can feel like a true pirate in search of the coveted treasure hidden on the colonial island.

During its more than 50,000 square meters you can see its

, all taken care of down to the smallest detail, making it an unforgettable experience.

Tickets for adults from 29 euros and for children (from 4 to 10 years old) from 26 euros.

8. Wave House Majorca

Wave House Mallorca is the first leisure complex in Europe and fifth in the world of the global firm

It offers a unique place on the beach that captures the essence of the Californian beach lifestyle with a touch of Balearic flavor.

Two spectacular artificial waves ideal for surfing or

and the Sol Wave House hotel make up this wonderful complex.

The experience is suitable for all audiences, but especially for those who want to get into surfing or improve their skills.

The only requirements to be able to practice the best tricks, with

who will make the adventure more enjoyable and safe, are to be taller than 107 centimeters to surf on

(lying down) and more than 133 centimeters to surf in stand up (standing).

9. Bahia Park (Cadiz)

Bahía Park, chosen on several occasions as

by Tripadvisor users, has an area of ​​more than 45,000 square meters and

where a wide variety of attractions for all ages are located. .

With green areas and vegetation that make it an oasis of fun in the heart of Algeciras, it also has a

where the little ones will have a great time.

In addition, every day they can enjoy the best children's entertainment with their favorite characters and shows

on the large stage of the wave pool.

Visitors will not be able to resist navigating the rough waters of the

surrounded by dinosaurs.

And if you want to relax, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the largest Jacuzzi in Andalusia.

Tickets from 24 euros.

10. Western Water Park (Majorca)

Not all water parks are the same and the proof of this is the Western Water Park, a park with water attractions set

which closes the list.

A perfect plan for all those who want to enjoy the water, the beaches and the gastronomy of Mallorca.

Family attractions such as

-which not only allows you to dive in the saddle with the best company, but also to discover which is the best hiding place for cowboys- are among the most popular among tourists.

is born from the bowels of Western Water Park

, a themed mini park for children to feel like real

And for those more risky, the experience of the Tornado will not leave them unmoved.

A

in length that flows into a large bowl of 12 meters in diameter where the centrifugal speed will make the most adventurous spin until they reach the

.

Tickets for adults from 30 euros and for children (from 5 to 10 years old) from 22 euros.

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