Top 5 Water Parks In Europe

Finding it hard to choose a deal when you compare holidays, as there are so many great deals and interesting destinations on offer? To make this process easier you should write down a list of priorities that your holiday should include. If you are after a holiday with adventure, fun and excitement, then near the top of this list should be things to do and see in that area.

Picture this, on a warm and sunny day, can you think of anything better than cooling yourself down than in a cool and refreshing pool? We can’t either and why not do one better and plunge yourself deep into cool waters from exhilarating and thrilling slides? So when you compare holidays make sure a water park is included on your list, especially if you are going away with children (and adults that are big kids of course!).

Below are the top 5 water parks in Europe:

Italy

When we think of Italy, water parks aren’t probably the first thought that comes to mind. However, Caneva World located on the banks of Lake Garda is renowned for being a world class theme and water park! Aqua Paradise has an array of wet rides, some not for the faint hearted, for example on one you plummet feet first down a drop which is around 32 metres!

Open: 8^th May to 19^th September

Price: Adults £12 Children £10

Mallorca

Located on the south coast of the island, Aquacity water park is one of the most popular of its kind in Europe. There are a wide range of rides and slides on offer such as; Polynesia which opened back in 2004 and takes you on a wet ride through a tropical jungle. Whilst there are plenty to do for thrill seekers, there are also plenty of green spaces for visitors to relax on.

Open: 3^rd May to 11^th October

Price: Adults £13 Children £9

Benidorm

Third on the list for you to look into when you compare holidays is Aqualandia in Benidorm. Located on the hills, there are rides and slides for water slide enthusiasts and those who are not so brave. One of the most impressive rides is the spaghetti of brightly coloured tubes which are built in the hills surrounded the park.

Open: 9^th May to 12^th October

Price: Adults £14 Children £10

Crete

No holiday to Crete would be complete without a visit to Star Beach, which is located on the shore of Hersonissos. It is not just a water park, as it is also a beach resort too, as rides range from terrifying banana boat trips to relaxing in large rubber rings on the lazy river. For those of you who need a pamper, there is also a spa, offering a range of treatments.

Open: ALL YEAR ROUND

Price: FREE (Rides and Water Sports cost anywhere between 30 and 50 euros).

Gran Canaria

Last but by no means least on our list of water parks, to take into consideration when you compare holidays is Aquasur in Gran Canaria. There are 33 different water slides for you to choose from, with the newest addition being the Tornado, where you ride in a dinghy for two people around what looks like a big bowl, until you are sucked into the whirlpool below!

Open: ALL YEAR ROUND

Price: Adults £14 Children £10  

 

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