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Illa Fantasia - Barcelona's Water Park 

If you live in the city or are visiting, a great place to take the family for a fantastic day out is Barcelona’s only water park, Nova Illa Fantasia. Possibly the largest water park in Europe and only ashort way up the coast, the water park is easily accessible from Barcelona. This year, Nova Illa Fantasia is celebrating its 25th Anniversary and Kids in Barcelona visitors can take advantage of a 2 for 1 entrance offer until 28th June 2008.

To celebrate their anniversary, Nova Illa Fantasia has installed some new and exciting attractions for all ages. The park boasts over 20 water slides, 3 huge swimming pools, changing facilities with lockers, a children’s play park, free car parking and large picnic & BBQ area. You can either eat at one of the park’s restaurants with a variety of menus, shop for food at the park’s supermarket, or simply take along a picnic. With all these facilities on offer, you can really make a day of it for all the family.

Little ones can enjoy lots of safe Splash ‘n’ Slide activities, which are ideal for introducing children to safe water play. If you are organising a trip with an association or school they also offer excellent packages for larger groups and both educational programmes and entertainment for all ages.

Josep Fenoll, Nova Illa Fantasia representative says, “Our aim is to satisfy our customers’ leisure expectations. To maximise their experience, the park uses its natural surroundings, immaculate facilities and a dedicated and qualified team who will ensure your visit will be in a fun and safe environment.  Every team member is there to make sure that every guest, big and small, gets the most out of their day at Illa Fantasia”.

Situated on the northern outskirts of Barcelona, Nova Illa Fantasía is located next to the C-32 motorway, 30 minutes drive from Barcelona, and also from the Costa Brava and Girona’s airport.
Nova Illa Fantasia is easily accessible from the centre of Barcelona. By car, take the coastal road C-32 following signs for Mataro.  Take exit 92 & follow the signs for Illa Fantasia which will be on your left. The water park also offers free parking if you come by car. Alternatively you can travel FREE by train or bus. 

By Bus take the Sarbus from Plaza Universidad Tel. 93 798 1100 www.sarbus.com. By train, purchase the combined (Combi) ticket in any Barcelona city or regional train stations. This includes all the coastal  stations from Blanes to Barcelona. On your arrival at Premia de Mar train station, the water park will collect you in a private bus and within a few minutes you’ll be hurtling down the slides.

Illa Fantasia are offering 2 for 1 entry on children's admission (under 1.40 metres in height) until June 25th 2008 - a saving of 13 euros.  Children under 1m in height enter free.  To take advantage of this offer and enjoy a fantastic day out for you and the children, print out the Kids in Barcelona Coupon and present it at the ticket desk.  This offer cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions including the combi transport tickets.

For further information on prices, packages & location, visit  www.illafantasia.com or Contact:  Tel. +34 93 751 4553 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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