The best amusement parks in Barcelona

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Barcelona is a beautiful city with unique masterpieces of art and architecture. This Spanish metropolis is one of the must-see destinations for many travellers from all over the world. In addition to its famous and unique sights, Barcelona is also famous for its amusement parks: theme parks, amusement parks and water parks.

Amusement parks in Barcelona

There are many amusement parks in Barcelona. Let's take a look at the most popular, tourist attractions that you should definitely visit if you spend your holiday here.

Tibidabo Amusement Park

One of the oldest amusement parks in Europe - it was built in 1901. The Tibidabo amusement park is located in Barcelona, on Mount Tibidabo, more than 500 metres above sea level. This location adds to the charm of this place, because in addition to having a good time, you have the opportunity to enjoy magnificent panoramic views of Barcelona.

Tibidabo offers more than 30 rides for all ages. Located on five different levels of the mountain, there are both classic rides (Ferris wheel, carousel) and modern roller coasters. There are also water rides, spectacular shows and interesting performances. 

PortAventura World Entertainment Complex

PortAventura World - it is a whole complex, the area of which is 119 hectares!

PortAventura World is the third largest amusement park in Europe and the largest in Spain, comprising three theme parks: PortAventura, Ferrari Land and Caribe Water Park.

It takes 1 hour and 20 minutes to get to the park by car from Barcelona. It is also easy to reach by public transport.

Well, you probably already know, just type your location into google maps and it will find you the best route to PortAventura.

Opened in 1995, PortAventura quickly gained popularity and is now considered one of the most visited amusement parks in Spain and Europe.

However, because of this, you can stand in queues for a very long time - it seems that all residents and guests of this beautiful country are eager to see with their own eyes this incredible place and ride all the attractions at once. It is certainly desirable to take this into account in order not to be disappointed and go here not in the tourist season.

PortAventura Park

The long queues at this park are the only downside. Everything else is incredible, both adults and children! PortAventura gives us the opportunity to travel to 6 unique fantasy countries, ride a huge number of different attractions, attend amazing shows, taste the best food in the restaurants and much more. The best emotions and memories of a wonderful time are guaranteed!

Ferrari Land

Ferrari Land Theme Park opened to the public relatively recently in 2017.

The most important activity in the life of the Italian racing driver Enzo Ferrari gave the idea to create a place where, on an area of 70,000 m², famous Italian attractions, various sports car simulators, 16 breathtaking rides, among them the famous Red Force roller coaster. There are also shows every day and Italian restaurants. Tickets can be purchased separately from PortAventura or together.

Caribe Water Park - Caribe Aquatic Park

The theme of this water park is Caribbean Islands. This means you'll be transported to a tropical island where relaxation, lush green vegetation, waterfalls, pools, and rhythmic reggae music are everywhere.

You will be impressed by the 50,000 m² of this park, the 16 water rides including the Rapid Race, one of the highest slides in Europe, the exciting shows, the restaurants and the atmosphere of fun. This water park, like the rest of PortAventura, is designed for the whole family, so there are areas for the little ones that are safe, fun and cosy!

Theme park Catalunya en Miniatura

A visit to this park will also leave no one indifferent.

The name speaks for itself - it presents the most famous monuments of architecture, amazing and quirky buildings of all Catalunya, the most interesting and popular places - in a reduced form.

Only 30 minutes from Barcelona by car. The park is spread over 60,000 m² and features more than 145 layouts. You will also see many plants, waterfalls, fountains, picnic areas and a restaurant. A train runs through the park - taking visitors around the perimeter.

Together with the miniature park, you can visit the Animated Forest (Bosque Animado), an adventure where you move from tree to tree on ziplines and ropeways - unforgettable fun for the whole family and overlooking the miniature park! There are four trails with different levels of difficulty: gnomes, fairies, elves and trolls.

Aquarium in Barcelona

What better way to spend a few hours and learn something new at the same time? When you visit the oceanarium in Barcelona, you'll be amazed at the different types of marine life, and your kids will be thrilled to watch the bizarre species of fish and their movements in the large tanks. There is so much to see here!

The aquarium is located in the old port of Barcelona. Opened in 1995, it is the largest in Catalunya.

Take a leisurely stroll through 35 aquariums that are home to 11,000 individuals of 450 species!

We have looked at the most popular amusement parks that can be visited outside of the summer months (except for the Caribe Water Park). You can read about the rest of the water parks in and around Barcelona here.