Nothing is better than a good splish splash on a hot summer day, or any day really. That’s why we have created a list of the best water parks in Europe that you can easily access with a short flight from the UK. Warning: this list may cause extreme happiness and wrinkly fingers.
Aqualand Algarve
Ready to get wet? We present to you Aqualand Algarve – one of the Algarve’s most popular water parks, offering refreshing pools and thrilling slides, ideal for families and groups of friends.
Located between Albufeira and Lagoa, it features several extreme slides. Prepare for the King Cobra (the only one in Portugal), children’s amusement areas, a wave pool, and the relaxing Lazy River, a total of 12 water attractions for all ages and levels of courage.
Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday or easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, or British Airways, for that matter, because they are all airlines taking you to the sunny Faro. Just a 3-hour flight to Portugal will take you on a waterful adventure, promising not only Aqualand Algarve but a full-on Portuguese break.
Aqualand Bahía de Cádiz
Next stop – Spain! Just one hour from Seville, you’ll find yourself at Aqualand Bay of Cadiz. Offering ten attractions and a restaurant area, this is the water park you simply must visit in Europe. All you have to do is jump on a short flight of less than 3 hours and let the Spanish holiday begin.
Slide into Aqualand Bahía de Cádiz, inviting you to several fantastic attractions that will definitely put you in a good mood. From Zero Gravity (a high-speed ride), Tsunami (a 150-meter tubular slide), to Cola del Diablo (a blind ride) – you’re truly getting the most out of this experience.
If you’re here with the whole fam, you will love a Crazy Race (expect a wild slide), Surf Beach with a large ocean line of waves, and of course, the Congo River for ultimate relaxation. Kidzworld also comes in handy for the little water fans with a Family Adventure Land, Children’s Paradise, Speed Boat, and Mini Park. ¡Estoy como pez en el agua!
Aqualand Arenal Mallorca
Saying go big or go home describes Aqualand Arenal Mallorca way too well. This gigantic star of the island is the biggest water park you’ll find there. Enjoy 18 aquatic attractions of all shapes and sizes. From various slides and wave pools to the renovated Tsunami (a 15-meter half pipe where you can slide down with a float) and the new Chihuan, which combines rapids and vertiginous turns – there’s something for everyone’s liking.
Just book the next flight to Mallorca, grab your bikini, slides, and jump on the plane for a short 3-hour flight from the UK. With easyJet, Ryanair, TUI Airways, British Airways, or Jet2, you won’t even notice before you’re taking the big slide down into the water. Oh, and make sure you pack your SPF, and you’re good to go.
Western Water Park
How does Crazy Horses, Boomerang, The Beast, Grand Canyon, or The Hurricane sound? At Western Park, every attraction seems to be taken from a scene from the Wild West. The Beast imposes with its almost vertical drop, while Crazy Horses offers a race between friends. And for the kids, there is Daky Park or La Ponderosa, two spaces full of buckets, water jets, and slides.
The best part is that the Western Water Park is the only water park on Mallorca with a Wild West theme, boasts multiple pools, and has many fun slides. All that’s left to do is get yourself a direct flight and head to Palma de Mallorca. This is where your water park dreams come true.
