Days out for all the family

Gran Canaria Parks

There are three Water parks, of which are all located in the south of Gran Canaria. So if you enjoy having fun in water parks then Gran Canaria offers you a wide variety for you to choose from!

Aquasur - This is a brilliant day out for all the family! It is the biggest water park in Gran Canaria covering as space of 130,000 sq metres. The pools alone cover an area of 5,300 sq metres and it boasts 33 slides and 13 fun attractions such as Surf Beach, Congo River, Crazy Race, Kamikaze, Rapids, Winder, Aquamania, Twister, the exotic mini-park Polinesia, children and adults swimming pools, mini-golf ... plus many more. Mamut and Adrenalina are two new super attractions, which were only recently opened in the park.There are plenty of facilities at Aquasur including; Self-service restaurants, a pizzeria, coffee bars, shops, changing rooms, extensive garden areas and free parking. Open all year round, everyday from 10am till 6pm.

Ocean Park - This is the smallest Water park on the island situated just 300 metres from the Amusement park Holiday world in the South of the island, Maspalomas. Only covering an area of some 25,000 sq. meters with around 13 different slides, several swimming pools including a large wave pool. Although there is enough attractions to keep all of the family entertained and busy all day! There are plenty of facilities at Ocean Park including; restaurants, snack bars and shops. Open all year round, everyday from 10am till 6pm.

Atlantida Park - Is a great day out for all the family if you fancy a day off the beach! Situated just behind the commercial centre in one of the main resorts of the island, Puerto Rico. Enter into the world of the mystery of Atlantis! Old or young, there is something here for everyone, be it the myriad of slides or swimming pools.Rapid River ride, Kamikaze, multiple  tracks & thematic pools.
Open everyday from 10am till 6.00pm.

Theme entertainment parks

Sioux City (Bahia Feliz),

Movies that were shot or partially shot in Sioux City    

• Take a long hard ride (Lee van Cleef, Jim Brown)
• For a fistfull of dollars (Clint Eastwood, Lee van Cleef)
• For a few dollars more (Clint Eastwood, Lee van Cleef)
• Der Spot oder fasst eine Karriere (Bavaria Films)
• Der Einsteiger (Lisa Films)

Holiday World (Maspalomas), Mundo Aborigen (Between Playa del Inglés and Fataga)

& Perla Canaria (Maspalomas)

Lanzarote is an excellent choice for family holidays, with a host of family attractions on offer including Lanzarote waterparks and theme parks, animal parks featuring crocodile and parrot shows, aquariums and a Dolphin and Whale museum and a choice of superb blue flag, sheltered family beaches offering a host of watersports and fun rides in the Lanzarote resorts of Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise and Playa Blanca. Near the two main resorts there are two big theme parks. Near Costa Teguise is a fun packed aqua park, ideal for fun family days out. Just outside Puerto del Carmen is Rancho Texas Park - yeeeee ha - a fun adventure theme park featuring various animal shows plus numerous family rides and more. Free buses are available to many of these attractions too!

Costa Teguise Aqua Water Park

Just before you get to the Costa Teguise golf course, just outside of Costa Teguise you come to Costa Teguise's very own little waterpark. Not mammoth, but hey a fun family day out guaranteed. There's quite a few fun rides here including a childrens lake, a kids leisure park, a game castle, lots of kids slides, ample shops and a restaurant. Oh yes, and watch out for the 8 track slide, the whirl water and the rapids. Costa Teguise's theme/waterpark is open from 10.00am to 18.00 pm every day. Regular buses run from the main Lanzarote resorts, or book yourself on an organised excursion to the waterpark

Whales and Dolphins Museum, Puerto Calero

Another lesser known, and excellent museum ideal for family holiday trips in Lanzarote, is the Museo de Cataceos de Canarias, or Wales and Dolphins Museum located in Puerto Calero's attractive marina space. It's certainly an appropriate museum for the Canary Islands, as dolphins and whales abound in the surrounding Atlantic waters. Outside the museum is a giant skeleton of what appears to be a whale - giving you an idea of what to expect inside. The museum explores the evolution of whales and dolphins in detail through life sized reproduction models, skeleton collections, sounds and interactive displays, photographs and biological samples. Guided visits are available, as are group discounts. For a few more details check out the Dolphins and Whales Museum weblink right. Numerous Dolphin and Whale sight seeing tours are available from Puerto Calero Marina too!

Aquarium, Arrecife

Continuing on the family marine attraction theme, why not take a peak at Lanzarote's Aquarium situated in the capital Arrecife. There's a lot going on here in this huge aquarium which has 33 aquariums full of tropical fish and marine life found around the Canary Islands. The underwater tunnel here is also very popular. If you're not into trying a spot of diving whilst on Lanzarote, then the aquarium in Arrecife is the next best thing, taking you on a learning journey on the underwater seaworld around Lanzarote. Lanzarote Aquarium is open from 10.00am to 19.00pm every day.

Submarine Safaris

Mind you, there is another alternative to diving - and that's the very popular yellow submarine safari which takes you below the water around Puerto Calero to view the underwater world through the large viewing ports provided. All in airconditioned comfort. A magic experience offering a great opportunity to families to explore the marine life around Lanzarote together

Tenerife

AQUAPARK -TENERIFE:

Water slides for adults and one for children, the "Rio Bravo", Kamikazes, soft slides, twin, dolphinarium, spiral, trampoline, children's castle, and pool with waterfall are some of the many attractions.

El Loro Park offers a new concept in zoos as well as many other attractions. The largest collection of parrots in the world within its 120,000 sq.m grounds. Shows featuring dolphins and sea lions, one of Europe's largest aquariums, a bat cave, an orchid house, and a penguin house with 200 residents in an environment reproducing their natural habitat in the South Pole. Free bus service every twenty minutes from Martiánez beach (Colón Avenue).

Theme Parks in Fuerteventura

There are two principal Theme Park attractions in Fuerteventura – The Baku Water Park in Corralejo and the Oasis Park Zoo in La Lajita (near Costa Calma).

Oasis Park – La Lajita
Oasis Park is a Zoo and Botanical Gardens in the south of Fuerteventura.
The Zoo features over 200 species including Alligators, Monkeys, Giraffes, Zebras and Birds. The 200,000 Square meters of Botanical Gardens, which feature many Endemic Species and Cacti, can be enjoyed from the back of a Camel on the Camel Safari.

Baku Water Park – Corralejo
As well as being a Water Park, the Baku Village has Ten Pin Bowling, Crazy Golf, a Driving Range, Restaurants and Shops. The rides and facilities in this Water Park are very modern (the park opened at the end of 2004).

Animal Experience
Animal Experience is part of the Baku Theme Park and is located beside the Water Park in Corralejo. Highlights include a Shark and Stingray in the Aquarium, Sea lions and the Santa Ana Pirate Galleon – where you can experience being shipwrecked!