Water park guide · Benidorm · Slides
Aqualandia
Benidorm's big water park, on the Serra Gelada hillside at the far end of Levante, next door to Mundomar. Sixteen slides and pools, from a children's lagoon to Verti-Go, a 33 m capsule drop. Summer only.
- Ages 4 and up, best 8–16
- Thrill level: high
- 16 attractions
- Own picnic allowed
- Bus line 1 to the gate
Facts from aqualandiabenidorm.com, read 20 Oct 2026.
Live · Tuesday 20 October
Is Aqualandia open today?
Updated 20 Oct 18:24 (build). Weather live from Open-Meteo; open or closed worked out for today from the official calendar. Full Benidorm forecast →
Price summary
What a ticket costs
€41 adult day ticket · child €33£34.45Park's own website
€35, bought online before the day£29.41Civitatis
Aqualandia Tickets£34.63
Gate and park-website prices: Aqualandia's official rates, read 20 Oct 2026, in euros, shown in pounds at the ECB rate of 20 Oct 2026 (€1 = £0.8403). Booking sites: the "from" price on each public Benidorm listing, read 14 Oct 2026; check what each ticket includes. We earn a commission on GetYourGuide bookings, at no extra cost to you. How we earn.
The day, hour by hour
Plan the day
- 09:45Take bus line 1 along Av. Mediterráneo: it ends at the Aqualandia / Mundomar stop, every 30 minutes.
- 10:00Gates open. Walk straight up to Verti-Go before the queue builds: red slide 1.40 m minimum, green 1.25 m.
- 11:00The racing and family slides while the morning is quiet; little ones in the children's lagoon.
- 13:00Picnic on the lawns (your own food is fine, no glass) or a park menu at €10–15.
- 15:00The hottest hour: pools and the lazy stretches. Reapply sun cream.
- 18:30Rides close 30 minutes before the park (19:00 or 20:00 in high summer). Line 1 runs back until about 22:30.
What a day feels like
A day at Aqualandia
A hot, loud, happy day on a hillside of pine trees and slides. The big drops are at the top of the park, the shallow lagoon and fountains for small children at the bottom, and there are lawns in the shade for a picnic.
Watch it first
Aqualandia on video
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▶ 20:27Waterslides at Aqualandia Benidorm in Alicante, SpainGezen Adam · 274,939 views · Aug 2025
▶ 14:58Incredible Water Park in Spain! Aqualandia Benidorm | All Slides 2025TUBERIDES · 146,989 views · Sep 2025
▶ 12:04¿El mejor parque de España? Aqualandia Benidorm - Todos los toboganes y atracciones! | POV Verti-Go!RutschenClub - Erlebnisbäder & Thermen · 96,661 views · Aug 2024On TikTok and Instagram
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What the press says
From the articles
Verti-Go at Aqualandia stands 33 metres tall and holds the title of the world's tallest capsule slide.Murcia Today, 26 May 2026
The water park first opened in 1985 and for years was considered the biggest in Europe.Hosteltur, 27 May 2026, Lluc García (translated from Spanish)
Fast Pass is designed for those who want to make the most of the day without losing time in queues.El Español, 30 Jul 2026 (translated from Spanish)
Visitor voice
What visitors say
Review counts and scores as shown on each platform, October 2026. Themes: our count across 4 visitor accounts on review sites, tour platforms and video channels, read October 2026. We count and summarise; we never copy reviews.
Is it for you?
- Thrill-seekers 1.40 m and over: the red Verti-Go capsule
- Families staying in Levante or Rincón: one bus, no taxi
- A picnic day: your own food is allowed (no glass)
- You are here outside 23 May to 27 September: it is shut
- Your group is all under 1.20 m: most slides need that height
- You only want the big slides on a budget: the afternoon ticket is cheaper
Calendar
Open days
open closed not yet published · From the park's official 2026 calendar (official calendar), read 20 Oct 2026. Parks can change their calendar: check on the day.
Tickets
Every ticket and price
| Ticket | Ticket office | Online from |
|---|---|---|
| Adult, 1 day | €41 | €35 |
| Junior (4–12) / senior (65+), 1 day | €33 | €28 |
| Afternoon, adult | €31 | €29 |
| Afternoon, junior/senior | €26 | €25 |
| + Mundomar same day, adult | €41 | €39 |
| + Mundomar, 2 days, adult | €57 | €54 |
| Disability (33%+) | €22 | — |
Official rates (aqualandiabenidorm.com), read 20 Oct 2026. Under-4s free.
The same ticket on the booking sites
| Trip | Seller | From | Length | Rating | Reviews | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqualandia Tickets | Civitatis | £34.63 | — | 9.4/10 | — | See dates |
"From" price per person in pounds, read 14 Oct 2026 from the public Benidorm listings. Prices change daily.
Getting there
Bus, taxi and the map
- Bus line 1 runs along Av. Mediterráneo through Levante and Rincón de Loix and ends at the Aqualandia / Mundomar stop: 34 buses a day, about every 30 minutes, 06:15 to 22:30.
- Line 11 from the bus station through the centre: 15 a day, hourly.
- A single is €2.00 from the driver. The two park gates are a short walk apart.
Avanza / Llorente Bus Benidorm timetable for 15 Oct 2026. Timetables change by season. All buses and trams.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Open in Google Maps · OpenStreetMap
| From | By road | Drive, no traffic | Taxi, estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town / centre | 5.7 km | about 14 min | €9–€11 |
| Levante beach | 2.9 km | about 7 min | €7–€8 |
| Poniente beach | 6.3 km | about 14 min | €10–€12 |
| Rincón de Loix | 1.9 km | about 5 min | €6 |
Road distance and time: OSRM on OpenStreetMap roads, checked 20 Oct 2026, no traffic. Taxi: Benidorm meter tariff 1 (weekdays 07:00–21:00) to tariff 2 (nights, weekends); tariffs from Radio Taxi Benidorm (2026).
When to go
Best time to go
June and September are quieter than July and August, and the park shuts an hour earlier. August has the warmest sea and air.
| Month | 2026 opening | Day high | Sea | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | from 23 May | 22.6°C | 19.9°C | 4.4 |
| June | daily | 27.0°C | 24.1°C | 2.1 |
| July | daily | 29.9°C | 27.3°C | 1.3 |
| August | daily | 30.3°C | 28.1°C | 2.6 |
| September | to 27 Sep | 27.2°C | 26.1°C | 5.9 |
Open-Meteo archive, 2016–2025 averages for Benidorm; sea 2023–2025.
Questions people ask
Aqualandia: your questions
When is Aqualandia open in 2026?
From 23 May to 27 September 2026, every day: 10:00–19:00, and 10:00–20:00 from 20 June to 31 August. Rides close 30 minutes before the park. It is closed the rest of the year (official calendar, read 20 Oct 2026).
How much is Aqualandia?
A day ticket is €41 for adults and €33 for ages 4–12 and over-65s at the ticket office, or from €35 and €28 online. Under-4s go free. Afternoon tickets €31 / €26.
How tall is Verti-Go?
Two capsule slides, 28 m and 33 m high, over 100 km/h. Red slide minimum 1.40 m, green 1.25 m, maximum weight 120 kg.
Is there a height limit?
Most attractions need 1.20 m. Smaller children use the children's area, the pools and the Mini Zig-Zag with an adult.
Can you take food in?
Yes: your own food, no glass, and there is a picnic area. Park menus cost €10–15 a person.
Which bus goes to Aqualandia?
Line 1 along Av. Mediterráneo (Levante, Rincón de Loix) ends at the Aqualandia / Mundomar stop every 30 minutes; line 11 runs hourly from the bus station. A single is €2.
Is there a ticket with Mundomar?
Yes: both parks the same day €41 adult at the gate (from €39 online), or one day in each for €57 (from €54).
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Sources
- Aqualandia official site: prices, calendar. Read 20 Oct 2026.
- Booking-site prices: Viator, GetYourGuide, Civitatis public Benidorm listings, 14 Oct 2026. Exchange rate: ECB, 20 Oct 2026.
- Buses: Avanza / Llorente Bus Benidorm timetable, 15 Oct 2026. Taxi tariffs: Radio Taxi Benidorm 2026. Drive times: OSRM / OpenStreetMap, 20 Oct 2026.
- Weather: Open-Meteo forecast (live) and 2016–2025 averages. Review counts: each platform, October 2026.
- Murcia Today, 26 May 2026: Europe's tallest water slide has just opened in Benidorm
- Hosteltur, 27 May 2026: El tobogán de agua más alto de Europa está en España
- El Español, 30 Jul 2026: Aqualandia lanza en agosto tres nuevas opciones para vivir el parque
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