The long hot summer days are here, and with them the need to find somewhere to cool off. So why not leave to one side the typical ideas of heading to the beach or the swimming pool, and head for some real fun? Water parks are the perfect spot to have thrilling time, and they are ideal if you’re travelling as a family or with children. Here are just some of the many parks to be found around Spain.
Water Parks in Spain
Siam Park, Tenerife’s Water Park
Europe’s biggest water park has over 185,000 square metres of pure fun. It was built in 2008, so has new installations. It’s also a very special park, thanks to its oriental theme. The rides will take you to far away lands, where figures like that of the dragon make for a unique atmosphere.
Siam Park has rides for children of every type, from the most daring to the most serene, as well as its own beach and the possibility of meeting the sea lions up close.
* Siam Park, Tenerife. / Picture: www.siampark.net.
Hotels in Tenerife
Siam Park is on the Adeje Coast, less than 15 minutes by car from the hotel Vincci Selección La Plantación del Sur 5* Lujo Tenerife. It’s one of the island’s finest luxury hotels and offers amazing sea views.
The first thing you’ll notice is its welcoming colonial style, and you’ll love the rooms, and of course the villas, which are separate from the hotel and perfect if you’re looking for even more privacy. However, if you’re travelling with children we’d recommend you book into one of the suites (Junior Suite or Royal Suite), where you’ll have even more space for extra comfort. The whole family will delight in the living room and outdoor terrace.
* Hotel Vincci Selección La Plantación del Sur 5* Lujo Tenerife
The hotel also has a miniclub for the children, where they’ll have a fine time. The club offers lots of different activities and your little ones will be delighted with the bouncy castles, foam parties and all the other entertainment on offer.
* Hotel Vincci Selección La Plantación del Sur 5* Lujo Tenerife’s miniclub.
Aquópolis, Madrid’s Water Park
Who said you need to put up with the heat in Madrid? Just 20 minutes by car from the centre of the capital, in Villanueva de la Cañada, you’ll find one of the most visited water parks in the whole of Spain.
Discover what adrenaline really means on rides like the Boomerang, Turbolance or the Waikki Jungle. Or if you prefer something more relaxing try the Río Lento, the Zigzag or the children’s zone. Everyone, big or small, will have a great summer day out.
* Aquópolis, Madrid. / Picture: www.tripadvisor.com.
Buses leave every hour for Aquópolis from the Principe Pío Shopping Centre, close to Plaza de España.
Hotels in Madrid
So why not try a different kind of holiday this summer: an urban break. And Madrid offers you a range of activities for the whole family that’s hard to find anywhere else. Theatres, city walks, gastronomy and leisure venues aplenty abound in the city.
We’ve got the best accommodation for you in the heart of Madrid: the hotel Vincci Centrum 4* Madrid. Five minutes from the Puerta del Sol, the very centre of Spain, you’ll be surrounded by shops, restaurants all set in the city’s most iconic district. It’s located in what’s known as the art triangle, the area between the Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofia museums.
* Vincci Centrum 4* Madrid ‘s room
Build up your energy stores for a day on the rides at the water park with the magnificent breakfast buffet, and after a day of thrills and spills relax in the Lounge bar of the Vincci Centrum 4* Madrid.
A modern, welcoming hotel, it’s simply the best place to stay if you’re coming to spend a few days in Madrid.
Aquaola, Granada’s Water Park
If you don’t already know the water park in Granada, you need to bring your friends and family and come and make a splash at Aquaola!
Opened in 1986, today its got every type of attraction: slides, rapids, children’s play area, swimming pool… everything you need for a entertaining day in Granada. It’s thrilling, fun and safe.
* Aquaola, Granada. / Picture: aquaola.com
The park is very close to the city, in Cenes de la Vega, five kilometres from the centre. A free bus (number 33) takes you right to the park.
Hotels in Granada
A 15 minute car ride from Cenes de la Vega is the hotel Vincci Albaycin 4* Granada, one of the finest options when visiting this wonderful city. It’s right in the heart of Granada, and boasts stunning traditional Andalusian decor.
Its Andalusian courtyard is the perfect place to relax, and it receives sunlight that illuminates the rest of the building. The rooms are welcoming and full of details that transport you to the time of Al-Andalus.
* Hotel Vincci Albaycín 4* Granada´s patio.
It’s a perfect hotel if you’re travelling with children or friends and looking to have a great day out at Aqualoa, as well as discovering the local cuisine and the city of Granada.
Illa Fantasía, Barcelona’s Water Park
Whether you go with friends or family you’ll be certain to enjoy the magic and excitement offered by the Illa Fantasía park. It’s a very special place, because in addition to the rides, it has events like Aqua Sound, a musical pool party that takes place every Wednesday in July and August. It also has venues where you can organise any type of event or celebration.
* Illa Fantasía, Barcelona. / Picture: soniaunleashed.com.
Barcelona is a fantastic destination and even more so with the world of fun on offer at Illa Fantasía so close by. Climb on board rides such as the Pirate Labyrinth, the Spiral and the Kamikaze slide. Or relax in the wave pool. It’s a day of thrilling fun, with friends or family.
Hotels in Barcelona
Continuing with the theme of fun and pleasure, we’d like to take the opportunity to present the hotel Vincci Bit 4* Barcelona, a modern hotel with decor that’s unusual and entertaining. It’s just 20 minutes from Illa Fantasía.
The hotel is unique, from the huge murals on its walls to the art throughout the hotel. Starting at reception, wandering through the passageways and right into your room, every little detail will surprise you. There are entertaining comments in unlikely places and ‘graffiti’ in hidden corners.
* Hotel Vincci Bit 4* Barcelona ‘s passageways.
Vincci Bit 4* Barcelona is colour itself! It’s in the centre of Barcelona, next to the Diagonal del Mar shopping centre. And its eighth floor swimming pool and outdoor terrace is the perfect place for a dip and to soak up some sun on your summer holidays in Barcelona.