Have Fun in the Sun at
PortAventura Spain
For anyone planning a fun-filled
holiday in Spain this year and looking for some action, PortAventura in
Salou on the Costa Dorada just south of Barcelona, is a must. Port Aventura
attracts around 4 million visitors every year and is, in fact, the
most-visited theme park in Spain and the 6th most-visited in all of Europe.
The theme park was started in combination with a Spanish company and Busch
Entertainment Corporation, famous for SeaWorld and other popular theme
parks in the U.S.A.
One really great aspect when
visiting Portaventura water park is the ability to buy tickets
to the various attractions online prior to arriving in Spain, which not
only offers convenience but also saves some valuable money. To whet your
appetite, the following is a brief introduction into the various fun
attractions on offer at PortAventura.
PortAventura
China
For a
Asian experience visit the relatively new PortAventura China, which offers
a great gastronomic experience as well as the Angkor Adventure in the Lost
Kingdom ride. Among other rides, have a thrilling experience on the China
Dragon Khan roller coaster while you are there.
PortAventura Far West
If you
are a fan of cowboys and Indians and the whole Wild West experience, Far
West is the place to be to enjoy live adventures. Among the several attractions
on offer, the kids can have great fun riding “Los Potrillos,”
lovely Mexican ponies, while their parents can explore all the other fun
aspects of this area of the theme park in true American style.
PortAventura Mediterrània
Mediterrània
is set up like a typical Mediterranean fishing village, offering several
exciting rides, along with restaurants and a great shopping
experience. For parents wishing to relax a bit while their older kids
“do” the other attractions, this is an ideal location to catch
your breath.
On the
other hand, if you want to generate a little adrenaline, the main
attraction in this area of the theme park is the Furius Baco, which ends in
a horizontal catapult which sends you from 0 to 135 km/h in only three
seconds!
PortAventura México
Next we
are off to exciting Mexico, created in the form of colonial Mexico and
including its very own Mayan pyramid. There are many other great
attractions here as well as restaurants, fun entertainment and shops to
choose from.
PortAventura Polynesia
For a
more exotic experience, enter Polynesia, with its jungle of palm trees,
rivers and shrubs. Here you will find the Tutuki Splash and the Sea
Odyssey. There is also an excellent restaurant serving
Polynesian-styled food and even a gift shop selling genuine items imported
from Polynesia.
SésamoAventura
Added in
2011, SésamoAventura, a relatively new themed area of Port Aventura, offers
several fun attractions including the Magic Fish of PortAventura, where
both parents and children can jump onto colourful fish and bounce around
and drift on the water. Of course you get to meet all the famous Sesame
Street characters along the way!
All in all, PortAventura makes
for a really great day out on your Spanish holiday. If staying in the
surrounding area, you can enjoy the park several times during your holiday,
but it is also reasonably easy to reach when staying in Barcelona as it is
only a 1 hour 17 minute drive away from that exciting city. Have fun!
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