These days, it's becoming increasingly difficult to surprise people, and the desire to have a memorable and enjoyable rest pops up now and then for everyone. One fun and healthy way to spend your time is by visiting a water park. Naturally, you'd want to spend your hard-earned money on a place that is considered the best or at least one of the best.
Modern water amusement parks are very popular worldwide. In our ranking, we have compiled the best water parks in Europe with play areas, extreme slides, wave pools, and other attractions.
Siam Park
When it comes to vacations, most people who have visited water parks speak most favorably about Siam Park, located in the municipality of Adeje in the southern part of Tenerife. The park's location on the Canary Islands already says a lot.
The fantastic climate allows you to enjoy water attractions almost year-round, but the park's highlight is its excellent quality of attractions. It was created with the involvement of top specialists and world-renowned designers, turning an ordinary recreational spot into a true masterpiece, a visit to which will be remembered for a lifetime.
Interesting facts:
- One of the park's most popular attractions is the Tower of Power – a nearly vertical chute where the descent from a height of 28 meters reaches speeds of 80 km/h.
- The Singha water roller coaster spans 240 meters, with speeds reaching up to 65 km/h.
- Another unforgettable experience is swimming in The Wave Palace, where artificial waves reach heights of three meters.
It’s worth mentioning that in July and August, there is a significant influx of tourists. If you want to avoid long lines, it's better to choose another time of year.
Admission prices:
- One day of fun for an adult costs 35 euros;
- For children aged three to eleven, the ticket price is 24 euros;
- Children under three can enjoy the attractions for free.
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WaterWorld
Another water park that traditionally ranks among the best in Europe is WaterWorld, located in Ayia Napa, 49 kilometers from Larnaca on the island of Cyprus.
Interesting attractions:
- You can enjoy and thrill yourself on the extreme slide Apollo's Plunge, which is 124 meters long;
- Another exciting attraction, Kamikaze Slides, offers a nearly vertical drop from a height of 20 meters;
- On the unique Drop to Atlantis slide, you can speed through with visual, light, and music effects.
The price of a day ticket:
- For an adult - 38 euros;
- Children aged three to twelve can visit the attractions for 24 euros;
- Children under three years old can visit the water park for free.
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Water Park
One of the best entertainment places in Europe is Water Park, the most popular water park in Greece, which not only has a huge selection of water attractions to suit every taste but also offers excellent service and a well-organized infrastructure. It is located in the town of Faliraki on the island of Rhodes.
The most interesting attractions in this park are:
- The "Crazy Cone", where the essence is to fly through an enclosed slide space at high speed;
- "Kamikaze" – one of the most extreme slides in Water Park;
- The "Black Hole" – a spiral slide where the descent occurs in complete darkness.
A whole day of fun in the water park will cost:
- For adults – 24 euros;
- For children aged three to twelve – only 16 euros;
- Parents will not have to pay for children three years old and younger.
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Etnaland
Last but not least, the honorable fourth place goes to Etnaland, one of the best water parks in Italy. It is located 12 kilometers from Catania, near the town of Belpasso on the island of Sicily.
This is a huge complex that includes not only the usual water park attractions but also features Europe's longest cable car – stretching 1,700 meters. There is also a fantastic laser show and a themed park with life-sized dinosaur figures.
The park features a unique attraction called the "Crocodile Rapids" – an artificial river with rapids and sharp bends, flowing through dense "wild" jungles. Another notable attraction is the unique "Eldorado" roller coaster, which passes through a mountain tunnel.
Prices in this park are somewhat unusual, depending on the season and the height of the children:
- An entire day at the water park for adults costs from 22 to 26 euros;
- For children under 140 cm tall, a day of fun costs 15 euros;
- Children under 1 meter tall can enjoy it for free.
If you decide to also visit the theme park, the total cost for adults will be from 35.9 to 38 euros, for children under 140 cm tall – 19.9 euros, and entry for children under 1 meter will traditionally be free.
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