Water Parks on the Costa Blanca — Aqualandia, Aquanatura & Aquopolis
Three serious water parks within the province, plus splash areas inside the animal parks. Aqualandia in Benidorm is one of the largest and oldest water parks in Europe; Aquanatura is the family-friendly all-rounder; Aquopolis Torrevieja is the south-coast option. Here's how to pick, what to bring and how to save.
Three serious water parks within the province, plus splash areas inside the animal parks. Aqualandia in Benidorm is one of the largest and oldest water parks in Europe; Aquanatura is the family-friendly all-rounder; Aquopolis Torrevieja is the south-coast option. Here's how to pick, what to bring and how to save.
The three big water parks
| Park | Where | Standout slides | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqualandia | Benidorm (top of hill) | Vertigo (33 m vertical drop), Big Bang, Verti-Go | Teens & adrenalin |
| Aquanatura | Benidorm (next to Terra Natura) | Rapid river, Anaconda, kids' splash zone | Families (all ages) |
| Aquopolis Torrevieja | La Mata (Torrevieja) | Black Hole, Kamikaze, wave pool | South-coast holidaymakers |
Aqualandia — the headline park
Open since 1985 and still one of the most extensive water parks in Europe. 16 hectares, 30+ attractions including the Vertigo (33 m near-vertical drop, one of the world's biggest), the Big Bang freefall, the Verti-Go capsule, plus a huge wave pool, lazy river and dedicated kids' zone with mini-slides. Combo tickets with Mundomar make this the best-value family day in Benidorm.
From early July to end of August, gate tickets bought after 4 pm cost ~50% less and grant free re-entry the following day. Perfect for hot August evenings.
Aquanatura — the family choice
Smaller, newer and more shaded than Aqualandia, sharing the Terra Natura site. The combined ticket (€42 adult / €32 child) covers the animal park and the water park in one day — outstanding value. The Anaconda raft slide is the headline attraction; the lagoon-style pool and kids' splash zone keep under-8s happy for hours.
Aquopolis Torrevieja — the southern option
Located between Torrevieja and La Mata, Aquopolis is the only major water park south of Alicante. 12 hectares, all the classic slides (Kamikaze, Black Hole, Multi-Slide), wave pool, kids' lagoon. Open mid-June to early September. Free shuttle from the central Torrevieja bus station.
What to bring & rules
- ✦Swimwear with no metal buckles, rivets or studs (rule on all slides)
- ✦Towel, sunscreen (reapply often — there is little shade on the slide stairs)
- ✦Water shoes — concrete gets seriously hot midday
- ✦Cash/card for lockers (€5–€8) and food
- ✦No outside food or drink, no glass, no inflatables larger than armbands
Prices & combo tickets (2026 rates)
| Ticket | Adult | Child (4–12) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqualandia 1-day | €39 | €30 | Online ~€33 / €25 |
| Aqualandia + Mundomar combo | €55 | €42 | Best Benidorm-cluster value |
| Terra Natura + Aquanatura combo | €42 | €32 | Both parks, one day |
| Aquopolis Torrevieja 1-day | €33 | €24 | Online ~€28 / €20 |
| Aqualandia season pass | €95 | €75 | Pays off in 3 visits |
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