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Barcelona Water Parks

Cool off at one of these Water Parks within easy reach from Barcelona

Illa Fantasia

Tel. +34 93 751 4553
http://www.illafantasia.com

Said to be the largest water park in Europe and only a short ride up the coast from Barcelona. Fun for all ages. 800 picnic tables and barbecue area to make a day of it. Tickets can be bought in advance online to avoid queues.
Check website for special activities

Open: 10am -7pm from 2nd June – 11th September (also 26th/27th May)
Adult: Full day €16.00/Half day €13.00
Child: Full day €12.00/Half day €10.00
Child rate from 2-10yrs; Under 2's Free

Location: Vilassar de Dalt (25km from Barcelona)
By Car: C32 Towards Mataro Exit 92
By Train: Direction Mataro, Calella or Blanes – get off at Premia de Mar
Buy the combi ticket from http://www.renfe.es and travel for free.
By Bus: From Sants Train Station, Tel. 93 798 1100

Costa Caribe Water Park at Port Aventura

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

At the Universal Studio theme park, the water park with indoor and outdoor activities. Bahama beach, rapids, shoots and rafting.
Tickets can be bought in advance online, low season rates
See website for combined ticket options with theme park.

Open: Daily March-Oct 10am-8pm (10am-midnight July & Aug)
Price: Adult €20.00; Child (4-10yrs) €16.50 ; Under 4’s FREE
Location: 1 hr south of Barcelona (nr.Tarragona and i10 mins from Reus airport)
By Car:- A7 towards Salou (Exit 35 then take N340 towards Salou)
By Bus: Sagales buses from Pg. de Sant Joan with Disputació
By Train: Park has it’s own station check http://www.renfe.es for train times

Aqualeon

Tel. +34 97 768 7656
http://www.aqualeon.es

As the name suggests, a 2 in 1 combined Water and Safari park experience on the Costa Dorada. Water shoots for all tastes from the Twister to the ominous sounding 100m Black Hole. There is also a mini-zoo and mini-park for younger kids, with slides and ramps suitable for toddlers.

Daily exhibitions: Exotic birds 12pm and 4.15pm, Predatory birds 1pm and 5pm, Reptiles 3.15pm. The Safari bus runs half hourly from 11am to 5.30pm

Open: Daily from 10am to 6pm June 16th – 11th September
Price: Adult €18.50, Child 4-12 yrs €13.50, Under 4’s FREE
10% discount for online booking and special Combi bus and entrance ticket - see website for details

Location: Finca Les Basses, Albinyana (Bet. El Vendrell and Tarragona)
By Car: AP-7 towards Tarragona, exit 12
By Bus: Sitges – El Vendrell (+34 97 768 7823 for info. & reservations)
See website for detailed map.

MarineLand Catalunya

Tel. +34 93 765 4802
http://www.marineland.es

A Water Park, marine zoo and dolphinarium that combines a water-filled day out with the full sea-life experience of seals, sea lions, penguins and otters. Also tropical bird shows. Low season (selected dates in March, April & Sep). Check website for marine zoo and exhibition times

Open: March 19th to October 26th 11am to 6pm for Water park
Price: Adult €21.00; Child 4-12 yrs €15.00; Under 4’s FREE
Location: Ctra. Malgrat a Palafolls 08039
Palafolls towards Costa Brava (45 mins. from Barcelona)
By Car: C32 Exit 23 Blanes-Palafolls or AP7 exit 10 Blanes-Hostalric

Aquabrava Water Park

Tel. 97 225 4344
http://www.aquabrava.com

In the bay of Roses, the park has the biggest wave pool in Europe as well as shoots for all tastes and ages, a jacuzzi and spa zone. Recent addition is the Anaconda, a 200m rafting ride. Half day ticket option (from 3pm) and multi-day passes. Self-service restaurant and sandwich bars -no picnicking allowed.

Open: March 19th to October 26th 11am to 6pm for Water park
Price: Height dependent: Full day over 1.20m €20.00; under 1.20m €12.00; FREE under 80cm
Location: Ctra. De Cadaques s/n (1km from Roses)
Free bus service from surrounding towns, see website for details

Aquopolis Water Park

Tel. 97 737 1640
http:/www.aquopolis.es

Costa Daurada water park with attractions including the Kamikaze 50km/hr slide and the American swimming pool with fun stuff such as rings, pulleys and nets etc. Separate area for younger children plus a family play area with boats and mini-golf.

Open: tbc for 2008 season
Price: tbc for 2008 season
Location: Pg pau casals, 65, Vilaseca (opp. beach at La Pineda)
By car: Exit 35 on AP7 towards Salou
By Bus: From Tarragona or Cambrils

Aquadiver Water Park

Tel. 972 81 87 32
http://www.aquadiver.com

Includes the Kamikaze 60m freefall shoot, rafting ride and a baby pool with 3 runs and mini-slides for younger kids. Shaded park area and tables for picnicking. Half day ticket option available and multi-day or seasonal passes.

Open: June to September from 10am
Price: over 140cm €20; under 140cm €13.50; under 100cm FREE
Family ticket for 2 Adults/2 Children €59.50
Location: Platja de Oro - Ctra. De Circumvalacío, Santa Cristina Aro