THE biggest theme park in Spain is getting two exciting new family zones – and some are the first in Europe.
PortAventura World is home to more than just a theme park as it also has the Caribbean-themed waterpark Caribe Aquatic Park.
And it is set to open the new family zone Coral Bay, La Leyenda Perdida.
The pirate-themed 6,000m2 zone will include watercoaster Cyclone which is the second of its kind in the world and the first to open in Europe.
There will also be Bahia Pirata which they also claim is the “world’s first multi-adventure pool“.
A multi-slide tower called the Crab will let riders choose five different routes, while Splash Port will be a water splash zone for younger kids.
El Bucanero will be the dining area offering snacks and drinks.
And it’s not just a new water attraction the park is getting, but a “jungle trek” adventure zone.
Called Makamanu Jungle, The Adventure Trek, it will change the current Polynesia area into a new tropical-themed land.
The 135-metre open-air attraction will have climbing structures that are inspired by volcanic quarries.
For all ages, the 18 treehouse cabins will have everything from rope tunnels and net ladders to slides.
Both are set to open this summer.
If you can’t wait, you could also visit Ferrari World, home to Europe’s tallest and fastest rollercoaster Red Force.
Or head to the main PortAdventura Park where there are six themed lands – Mediterranean, Polynesia, China, Mexico, the Far West, and SésamoAventura – and 40 rides to choose from.
To get to the park, the easiest way is to fly to Barcelona Reus Airport which as Ryanair flights, as it is around 15 minutes from there.
One mum who recently visited told Sun Travel: “Even my too-cool-for-school teens were wowed.
“While the big thrill rides understandably grab the headlines, younger families are well provided for with a huge schedule of themed entertainment shows at the park, tea cup rides, log flumes, and mini rollercoasters.
“By staying in one of the park hotels, we also got unlimited access to the park and a day at Ferrari Land.
“So unlike Disneyland which generally closes at 9pm, PortAventura stays open until 11pm so you really can wring the maximum out of your stay.”