No matter how old or young you are, water parks are some of the best forms of fun, particularly when you’re on holiday. For both adults and children, water parks can host a whole day, if not more, of entertainment, and if you’re traveling to Europe this summer then you’re in luck. Europe is home to some of the best water parks this year, and you should make sure that you pack your e111 card and swimsuit if you’re heading to any of these water parks.
Siam Park, Tenerife
Siam Park is a Thai-themed water park on the Canary Islands. Siam Park is home to the world’s longest lazy river and has plenty of fantastic slides to take part in. One of the biggest is the Tower of Power, a slide with an 85-foot drop that concludes with a funnel that passes through a tank full of sharks! There’s also a vertical water slide known as the Dragon and a vortex style slide. There’s something for everyone at Siam Park, and with the island having good weather all year round, Siam Park is the perfect place to get your bikini on and slide!
Tropical Islands, Germany
Tropical islands is an indoor waterpark, which is situated in the third largest building in the world. It definitely brings something a little different to a traditional waterpark, but with it being indoors, you can visit it all year round – rain or shine. It’s located just 60km from Berlin, and isn’t just a great
place for slides. Tropical Islands also features tropical pools, beaches and a rain forest, to top it
all off. At Tropical Islands there is something for everyone, and it really is one of the best water parks
in Europe.
Waterworld, Cyprus
This water park is themed around ancient Greece, and it is one of the best in Europe by far. You can expect plenty of slides all over the place including Apollo’s Plunge, Odyssey River and The Fall of Icarus just to name a few. It’s a big water park in the heart of Cyprus’ party capital, so you can expect it to be fantastic. From adrenaline pumping slides, to big wave pools, and even slides for non-
swimmers, there’s plenty to do at Waterworld. Be careful though, the floor can get very hot in the summer heat.
Siam Park is a Thai-themed water park on the Canary Islands. Siam Park is home to the world’s longest lazy river and has plenty of fantastic slides to take part in. One of the biggest is the Tower of Power, a slide with an 85-foot drop that concludes with a funnel that passes through a tank full of sharks! There’s also a vertical water slide known as the Dragon and a vortex style slide. There’s something for everyone at Siam Park, and with the island having good weather all year round, Siam Park is the perfect place to get your bikini on and slide!
Tropical Islands, Germany
Tropical islands is an indoor waterpark, which is situated in the third largest building in the world. It definitely brings something a little different to a traditional waterpark, but with it being indoors, you can visit it all year round – rain or shine. It’s located just 60km from Berlin, and isn’t just a great
place for slides. Tropical Islands also features tropical pools, beaches and a rain forest, to top it
all off. At Tropical Islands there is something for everyone, and it really is one of the best water parks
in Europe.
Waterworld, Cyprus
This water park is themed around ancient Greece, and it is one of the best in Europe by far. You can expect plenty of slides all over the place including Apollo’s Plunge, Odyssey River and The Fall of Icarus just to name a few. It’s a big water park in the heart of Cyprus’ party capital, so you can expect it to be fantastic. From adrenaline pumping slides, to big wave pools, and even slides for non-
swimmers, there’s plenty to do at Waterworld. Be careful though, the floor can get very hot in the summer heat.
Slide & Splash, Portugal
This water park really does offer something a little bit different from your standard water park. It has a huge number of slides just as you might expect, and the park covers 16,000 acres, but that’s not all. At Slide & Splash, there are also a number of falconry, parrot, macaw and reptile shows daily which makes the whole experience even more interesting if you’ve had enough of the slides. You can get to and from the park via a shuttle bus from a number of resorts across the Algarve too so there’s no need to worry about anything.
Aquariaz, France
This water park is located in one of the most unlikely places – in the winter wonderland of the French
Alps. This jungle paradise is the perfect place for both adults and kids, with water jets, slides, pools,
climbing walls and a lazy river. During the winter the outdoor spa is heated so you can get in the hot
tub and soak to your heart’s content.
This water park really does offer something a little bit different from your standard water park. It has a huge number of slides just as you might expect, and the park covers 16,000 acres, but that’s not all. At Slide & Splash, there are also a number of falconry, parrot, macaw and reptile shows daily which makes the whole experience even more interesting if you’ve had enough of the slides. You can get to and from the park via a shuttle bus from a number of resorts across the Algarve too so there’s no need to worry about anything.
Aquariaz, France
This water park is located in one of the most unlikely places – in the winter wonderland of the French
Alps. This jungle paradise is the perfect place for both adults and kids, with water jets, slides, pools,
climbing walls and a lazy river. During the winter the outdoor spa is heated so you can get in the hot
tub and soak to your heart’s content.
Have you been to any amazing water parks in Europe? When ? Tell us about it in the comments below, we'd love to know about it!
Now that summer is officially upon us the hunt for great things to do to fill all this time is also here. We love to swim and to hike but a real treat is getting to spend time at one or more of the various water parks throughout the world.
As we have traveled around we have been fortunate enough to get to experience water parks in places like Hawaii, Singapore, and Malaysia. They are always great fun but we do find some to be better than others. We did the legwork in helping to discover some of the water parks that we enjoyed most over the years. Warning: You may have to travel to some amazing exotic locations to enjoy them.
Wet and Wild, Oahu, Hawaii
We lived in Hawaii for 3 years and enjoyed Oahu for 8 months of that time. You may think in Hawaii the beaches are plenty to keep you busy in the water but when a wet and wild opens up you've just got to check it out.
The park is located in Kapolei on the West side of the island. It is loaded with fun slides, cabanas to rent and relax in, kiddie pools, a wave pool, and so much more. We went with a bunch of kids varying in ages from 4-18 and everyone had a great time.
If you live in the area there are season passes that make it a great deal and opens you up to being able to visit often. We went about 8 times during our 8 months there and definitely got great use out of the passes.
The beaches in Hawaii are amazing and we spent most of our water time there but for a change of pace and some adventure filled slides Wet N Wild Oahu is a great stop!
Lost World of Tambun, Malaysia
What a treasure of a find this water park was. Malaysia is inherently hot and finding a good water source while visiting is imperative in our opinion, especially when traveling with children. In all of our time in Malaysia I think Lost World was probably the best option for water fun that we found.
It is far more than just a water park. There is also a hot springs area complete with a state of the art spa, a small amusement park, an adventure park, small animal reserve with petting zoo, tiger area where you can watch daily feedings, and a tin valley where you learn and observe all about tin mining.
Lost World near Ipoh, Malaysia is a teat for the whole family. It is open late into the night and even has a hotel attached making your stay easy. My boys enjoyed every aspect of the park and I am sure yours will as well. The best part was how full of activities it was but at the same time it had a small feel so you didn't get overwhelmed with it all as I usually do at the large amusement park type places.
Wild Waves, Washington State
A little bit closer to home for many of you is a cute little water park called Wild Waves. There is an attached amusement park, Enchanted Village, but we'll skip that part for another article. Fun that they have both in the same spot though. Located just outside Seattle it could make a really fun weekend getaway.
We recently took a trip out to Wild Waves and had a blast. Now keep in mind it is a bit chilly so I would first and foremost recommend waiting until the end of summer and definitely on a nice sunny day. The water was chilly...BRRR!
The park is really manageable which is something I enjoy, just makes for a more relaxing day. The park has something for everyone from thrill rides like the Riptide or Raging river to the mild ride good for any age like the lazy river and Hooks Lagoon. There is plenty to explore, nice bathrooms and changing rooms, and plenty of spots to have a picnic lunch. We spent the entire day there hitting up our favorite rides multiple times. If you are in the area I highly suggest it but again wait until its a lovely warm day!
So there you have it, 3 of the best water parks you may not have ever heard of. What has been your favorite water park? Tell us about it in the comments below!
As we have traveled around we have been fortunate enough to get to experience water parks in places like Hawaii, Singapore, and Malaysia. They are always great fun but we do find some to be better than others. We did the legwork in helping to discover some of the water parks that we enjoyed most over the years. Warning: You may have to travel to some amazing exotic locations to enjoy them.
Wet and Wild, Oahu, Hawaii
We lived in Hawaii for 3 years and enjoyed Oahu for 8 months of that time. You may think in Hawaii the beaches are plenty to keep you busy in the water but when a wet and wild opens up you've just got to check it out.
The park is located in Kapolei on the West side of the island. It is loaded with fun slides, cabanas to rent and relax in, kiddie pools, a wave pool, and so much more. We went with a bunch of kids varying in ages from 4-18 and everyone had a great time.
If you live in the area there are season passes that make it a great deal and opens you up to being able to visit often. We went about 8 times during our 8 months there and definitely got great use out of the passes.
The beaches in Hawaii are amazing and we spent most of our water time there but for a change of pace and some adventure filled slides Wet N Wild Oahu is a great stop!
Lost World of Tambun, Malaysia
What a treasure of a find this water park was. Malaysia is inherently hot and finding a good water source while visiting is imperative in our opinion, especially when traveling with children. In all of our time in Malaysia I think Lost World was probably the best option for water fun that we found.
It is far more than just a water park. There is also a hot springs area complete with a state of the art spa, a small amusement park, an adventure park, small animal reserve with petting zoo, tiger area where you can watch daily feedings, and a tin valley where you learn and observe all about tin mining.
Lost World near Ipoh, Malaysia is a teat for the whole family. It is open late into the night and even has a hotel attached making your stay easy. My boys enjoyed every aspect of the park and I am sure yours will as well. The best part was how full of activities it was but at the same time it had a small feel so you didn't get overwhelmed with it all as I usually do at the large amusement park type places.
Wild Waves, Washington State
A little bit closer to home for many of you is a cute little water park called Wild Waves. There is an attached amusement park, Enchanted Village, but we'll skip that part for another article. Fun that they have both in the same spot though. Located just outside Seattle it could make a really fun weekend getaway.
We recently took a trip out to Wild Waves and had a blast. Now keep in mind it is a bit chilly so I would first and foremost recommend waiting until the end of summer and definitely on a nice sunny day. The water was chilly...BRRR!
The park is really manageable which is something I enjoy, just makes for a more relaxing day. The park has something for everyone from thrill rides like the Riptide or Raging river to the mild ride good for any age like the lazy river and Hooks Lagoon. There is plenty to explore, nice bathrooms and changing rooms, and plenty of spots to have a picnic lunch. We spent the entire day there hitting up our favorite rides multiple times. If you are in the area I highly suggest it but again wait until its a lovely warm day!
So there you have it, 3 of the best water parks you may not have ever heard of. What has been your favorite water park? Tell us about it in the comments below!
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