Best Water Parks in Portugal

Portugal has some pretty renowned water parks, some of which have a long tradition that you can see in their well-developed water attractions. The slides here are some of the best ones in Europe and will for sure give you enough of the adrenaline kick. Also, add to the list the sunny weather from June to September when they are open. So, the fun is guaranteed whether you are going on your own or bringing your whole family.

The following text will present you with the 10 best water parks in Portugal to visit next summer.

Aquashow 

Here you have the largest waterpark in Portugal! It is a part of the Aquashow hotel and hosts attractions for both children and adults. Those include Free Fall, the biggest such slide in the country, various other slides, three roller coasters and a wave pool, again – the biggest one. For the youngest ones, there are areas such as Aquakids and Aqualand, which are supervised. Besides the fun rides, the park offers all the necessary facilities, as well as bars and restaurants. It is situated in Quarteira, near Vilamoura, and only 15 minutes away from Albufeira.

Slide & Splash 

Slide & Splash is one of the best attractions of the Algarve region. The water park has several pools and jacuzzis but specializes in slides. The most popular ones are Foam slides, Big Wave and Kamikaze. For an even more fun experience, there are tubes called Black Hole and Disco River, with music and lighting effects. Besides the slides, there are green areas for relaxing on a towel or a sunbed and a fish spa. Moreover, the park has everything, from changing rooms to showers, as well as food corners and bars. It is situated in Estombar, on the edge of Lagoa, so it is approximately 15 minutes away from the towns Carvoeiro, Portimao and Alvor.

Aqualand 

Aqualand water park is one of the biggest water parks in the Algarve region. As they say on their website, it is equipped with all kinds of attractions. Here, you can get the adrenaline rush while sliding a very steep free-fall slide called Banzai Boggan in a buoy after which you continue to raft in the pool. Another attraction is the Catapult slide that launches you after the descent. Some other ones include Europe’s longest slide called Kamikaze, Tornado, and the colourful Hydra slides. Also, the water park is well equipped with facilities such as the restaurant and the lockers. It is situated in the heart of Algarve, Alcantarilha, near N125 so it is easily accessible from the resort towns of Carvoeiro and Albufeira.

Krazy World Zoo

Krazy World Zoo is a theme park that consists of an interactive zoo with the addition of aquatic facilities to complete the experience. It is very popular for the possibility of interacting with animals such as visiting the crocodile, snakes, and tortoises. No less popular is riding a pony and feeding goats and deer on a petting farm. After the animals, visitors can hop in one of the pools, the smaller one is for the kids and the bigger one has a slide. Also, the park has a snack bar and allows the arrangement of birthday parties, weddings, and baptisms. It is situated in Algoz and easily accessible from the city centre.

Zoomarine 

Zoomarine is situated within an interactive zoo, so that facilities it offers go from zoological attractions, such as dolphins, seals and sea lion presentations to aquatic attractions. Such are the slides, the swimming pool and an aquatic playground, and a wave beach that is surrounded by sand. Although these slides are smaller than those in the other water parks, the Jurassic river, a slide that takes you rafting through a forest with dinosaurs, is not seen in any other place. Besides these, the park has some amusement rides, such as carousels and a roller coaster. It is located in Guia, 5 minutes by car away from Alcantarilha by N125 and 20 minutes away from Albufeira.

Sportagua

The main attractions in the Sportagua water park include the very long Kamikaze free-fall slide and several other wavy slides. Besides, the water park cares about the youngest, so there is a shallow pool they end up in after sliding on multi-track hilly slides. Sportagua water park also has a restaurant and bars for refreshment, as well as lifeguards and medical staff. The park is located in Peniche, a tourist spot with beaches, so it is easily accessible from the city centre by taxi or car. Moreover, it is the closest water park to Lisbon – just an hour away from it.

Mariparque Water Park 

The main attraction in Mariparque Water Park is an outdoor central pool and two smaller ones, with wavy and spiral slides and a tube. There is also Aqualandia – a play area for small children with matching smaller toboggans and a game park. What’s more, they can meet the park’s mascot Cristalina. Besides the water facilities, the park offers aqua aerobics and pool dancing. Restaurant, shower facilities and toilets are at your disposal, but also the two hotels surrounding the park make your stay much easier. It is located right on the coast, in Vieira de Leiria, and is easily accessible from the surrounding resorts. 

Parque Aquático de Amarante 

This water park is the largest mountain park in Portugal and is situated in the small village of Amarante. It offers pools with sunbeds, tubes and slides, all in the beautiful surrounding of the Tamega River. One such is an adventurous dark tube called Fast mountain, while the tube with an open space halfway through is called Space Hole. Among other things, there is one larger adult pool, a wave pool and Aquaspray where colorful installations spritz water around. In addition, the park has a snack bar and a gift shop. It is situated in Fregim, 3 kilometers from the city center, so it is easily accessible by taxi or car. 

Parque Aquático in Viseu 

This water park in Viseu is a part of the Principe Perfeito Sport Complex, band a squash court as well as Zumba classes. Regarding the water facilities, it consists of both the indoor and the outdoor pool. The outdoor one has two slides and a tube for a fun experience. Moreover, the complex has a restaurant and enough green areas to relax on sunbeds or on a towel. It is easily accessible by car or taxi from the city centre in Viseu.

Vaga Splash Water Park

Vaga Splash is a smaller water park with several pools, tubes and slides, curling enough to give you an adrenaline kick. Besides the water attractions, the water park has football, volleyball and mini-golf fields, as well as a children’s playground. Of course, a restaurant and bar are available, too, and bungalows can be rented if you wish to stay multiple days at the water park. It is situated on the coast, near beaches, and only 15 minutes away from the city centre of Vagos.