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Port Aventura

Tel: 977 779 090
http://www.portaventura.es

Universal Studio’s theme park hosting the biggest roller coaster ride in Europe. The park is divided into 5 geographical themes – The Wild West, China, Polynesia, Mexico, and the Mediterranean. Entry also includes access to the Costa Caribe Water Park.

Activities, shows and rides are also available for younger children. There are family-friendly hotels at the park, Hotel El Paso and Hotel Port Aventura with their own private beach area. Tickets can be bought in advance online and low season rates are applicable. See website for accommodation and ticket options.

Open : Daily March-Oct 10am-8pm (10am-midnight July & Aug)
Price: Adults €39.00 (€56.00 2 day pass)
Children €31.00 (€45.00 2 day pass)
Location: 1 hr south of Barcelona (10 mins. from Reus airport)
By Car: A7 towards Salou (Exit 35 then N340 towards Salou)
By Bus: Sagales buses from Pg. de Sant Joan with Disputació
By Train: Park has its own station see Renfe for train times

Activ Natura Adventure Park

Tel. 679 44 30 95
http://www.activ-natura.com

Outdoor adventure park for kids and adults alike (also offers team building and incentive packages). On the Forest Adventure course you swing by ropes and balance on nets and bridges as you make your way through the woodland. Minimum height for the children’s course is 110cm. Other activities include: Quad bikes, mountain bikes, rope climbing, archery and horse riding. Picnic facilities and lockers provided.

Open: 9am to 8pm everyday in July & Aug.
9am to 6pm weekends and public holidays only Sep-June
Price: Adventure in the Forest course approx. €10.00; Horse riding €14.00 Check website for all options
Location: Cami de la riera s/n, Santa Susanna, 08398 (Barcelona)
By Car: C32 towards Girona then exit 122 on to NII to Santa Susanna 40 km North of Barcelona
By Train: Station Santa Susanna see Renfe for times (collection from station can be arranged with the park)

La Selva de L’Aventura

Tel. 626 799 335 (10am – 7pm)
http://www.selvaventura.com

Use an acrobatic course of pulleys, ropes and bridges to climb your way through the forest. Andes circuit (1hr) for all ages over 110cm in height and the trickier Himalaya circuit (2.5hrs) for those over 140cm. A couple of campsites and rural hotels nearby. Only 15 mns from Vic. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Open: (From 10am till dark)  Weekends from March - 14th June & 16th Sep - Nov 30th and Daily from 15th June – 15th Sep
Price: Andes circuit Adult €13; Child (under 18) €11
Himalaya circuit Adult €19; Child under 18 €13
Location: Sortida 202 eix transversal C25, Coll de Raval

Catalunya en Miniatura

Tel. 93 689 0960
http://www.catalunyaenminiatura.com

The biggest miniature complex in the world with all the famous Catalan and Gaudi monuments scaled down.  Picnic zone and model train ride.

Open: Mar – Sep daily 10am to 7pm and Oct-Feb daily 10am to 6pm (closed Mondays)
Jul-Aug open every day 10am-8pm
Price: Adults €9.50; Children (4-12 yrs) €6.50; Under 4’s Free
Location: Torrelles de Llobregat (17km from Barcelona)