Amusement park PortAventura

There is an amusement park PortAventura in the Spanish town of Salou, which will surprise even sophisticated tourists. It has its own flavor, its own flavor that distinguishes it from other similar parks. In the article, we will tell you: what the best amusement park in the world PortAventura is, what zones it is divided into, which attractions are the best, how much tickets cost, opening hours, how to get there, which hotels to stay in and much more. Entering the fabulous space of a huge park (area 117 hectares), you immediately disconnect from everything that is outside it: its infrastructure is so amazingly interesting, dizzying attractions (40 types), located in thematic zones, are bright and diverse.

Attractions in the Mediterranean area

The first of the 6 zones in which the amazed tourists find themselves is the Mediterranean, designed as a charming fishing village with a typical Mediterranean flavor. There are restaurants where you can taste the national dishes of Greece, France, Cyprus, Spain, that is, almost all Mediterranean countries. Many different shopping establishments where you can buy unique souvenirs.

Roller coaster Furios Bako. The main object of attention is the stunning rides, for example, the famous roller coaster Furios Bako, the crazy speed of which is the fastest in the world (135 km / h - acceleration in seconds). Taking this into account, the organizers introduced restrictions for those wishing to "taste the adrenaline": height from 1.5 m to 2 m, which excludes the participation of young children, whose vestibular apparatus is not yet sufficiently strong. But the rest of the lucky ones will experience cosmic sensations!

Crazy barrels. The recently opened Crazy Barrels attraction will be a great pleasure: large wooden barrels with special seats attached to them on the sides, in which visitors are accommodated, move at high speed along intricate turns of a metal structure. Animators of different types organize various contests and performances without letting anyone get bored.

As in a real seaside village, there is a pier, Port de la Drassana, where small boats are moored, delivering those who wish to other areas of the park. You can go to the neighboring area on foot, if you have time, looking at everything that catches your eye along the way.

Wild West Attractions

You can get to the Far West zone by the internal railway road laid through the territory of the park, swim by boat, if you are not in the neighboring, Mexican zone (you can walk from it). Once inside the Wild West, you immediately feel the spirit of the dashing cowboys, the heroes of O Henry, sung in his short stories; you are transported into the era of courageous children of a wild free life, full of extreme. The environment is great for this: Western trappings are here literally at every turn. Improvised saloons, covered carriages, outdoor hearths, wooden fences, huge blooming cacti. Performances are arranged to music in the country style, girls are dancing a temperamental cancan, shooting ranges are held with the use of cowboy colts. All rides a la Wild West. Those who wish can try on the role of brave cowboys by visiting the shooting gallery and saloon.

Carousel. Calm attraction for children. Basically, it is a circular carousel with masterfully crafted bison and mustang seats that delight the kids.

Buffalo Rodeo. View of the children's autodrome for toddlers (up to 1.4 m tall), where they drive cars styled as buffaloes and squeal with excitement when the cars collide. There is a similar option for adults, made in such a way that parents also become like their children in terms of excitement and impressions.

Stampida (Stampida). A type of roller coaster, many of which are made of wood. The main feature of this dizzying attraction is the simultaneous movement of the red and blue trains. For some part of the trajectory, they race in parallel, and then the direction changes, and the trains seem to compete in speed (maximum - 70 km per hour). Although you cannot turn upside down on them, there are enough extreme sensations, therefore there are restrictions on height (from 1.2 m and above).

Tomahawk. A softer version of a roller coaster for toddlers (from 1 m in height) accompanied by adults. The route of the compact wooden trailers on the way intersects at certain moments with the Stampida route, which adds to the thrill.

Silver River Canal. A funny water attraction - boating on log boats, when 4 people sit in a row in a row one after the other and “float along a rather intricate winding“ channel ”, sometimes slowly-smoothly, then steeply rising up or rapidly“ falling ”down the descent. It is the spoky-rises that everyone really likes when you experience the sensation of flying, when a sheaf of spray is poured over with water. Children with a height of 1.4 m can swim on their own, and below (up to 1 m) - with adults.

Rafting on the Grand Canyon. Another stunning water attraction: in spacious comfortable boats, in the center of which there is a huge circle of the "steering wheel", for which you need to hold on to the steep zigzags of the river, those wishing to make an extreme rafting. The river makes unexpected turns, and the boat "bounces" on them, performing unimaginable pirouettes. This is the most beloved attraction of the Wild West.

Vol Paiute. The type of a rotating carousel, when the skaters take places in the "apartment", which spins and spins in such a way that you need to have a good vestibular apparatus to enjoy such extreme sports. (Height - from 1.4 m). Blacksmith's Labyrinth is a wonderful fun and safe attraction in the form of a three-dimensional maze-house for small children (height - up to 1.4 m).

Attractions in the Mexico area

The "neighbor" of the Wild West is arranged in the style of ancient Mexico, when the famous Maya tribes lived in it, the attributes of life of which are presented in the form of reliable copies of their pyramids, the Temple of worship, and a gold mine. Musical performances are held here every day, the passionate rhythms of Mexican folk dances are heard everywhere.

Flight of the Condor. One of the extreme attractions, consisting in a sudden sharp fall of a booth with people in it down from a 100-meter tower. It's scary to look at it even from the outside, but there are many who want to experience the thrill of an incredible flight. Height from 1.4 m to 1.95 m.

Traveling through the old mine (Mine Train). A kind of labyrinth of fear: mine cars are carrying people through an old, abandoned mine. In the continuous darkness of the dungeon, flames suddenly appear, and skeletons appear against their background to the accompaniment of eerie music (skeletal uprising). Then the trolley rises up - a terrible sight is replaced by light, the journey continues. The labyrinth is based on the legend of the irretrievably lost miners.

Feathered serpent. An exotic attraction for children and adults in the form of a huge Snake with 3 paws, pushing up boats with riders. (The height of the participants is from 1.2 m).

Temple of Fire A magical extravaganza of Fire, which is seen by viewers who get to the center of the labyrinth through several intricate attractions. Light effects create frightening pictures of falling ceilings or a floor leaving from under our feet, rapidly collapsing before our eyes - the adrenaline is off scale! (Limit by height - from 1 m.)

Attractions in the China zone

Here you will be greeted with Asian brightness and diversity, surrounded by the atmosphere of China in the era of emperors - a real Chinatown. Only here you can see a fountain in the shape of a spitting dragon, artists in the national Chinese "qipao" and "changshan" and other paraphernalia. The local attractions are also unexpected in the oriental way and to some extent insidious.

Fenugreek. Similar to a roller coaster, but even more complex in nature (speed up to 134 km / h and larger in size (run length - 16.5 km, steep slope height - 78 m). Tolerance - from a height of 1.4 m.High speed, steep "falls", many zigzags make it the most extreme attraction in Park Aventura, the longest and highest roller coaster in the world.

Dragon Khan. This is "Shambhala" in a reduced form, the engineering principle is the same, but more oriental exotic in the design.

Tea cups. A carousel rotating at high speed on the water: round booths-cups “spin” on the water surface to the delight of the passengers sitting in them (height - from 1.1 m, children with adults).

Soap bubbles show. An exciting and interesting show taking place in a dark room, where there are two performers on the stage - a master and an assistant. Bubbles of various shapes and sizes, illuminated by a rich spectrum of colors, create an illusory world of magic. The room can accommodate 500 people, so tickets must be purchased in advance.

Attractions Polynesia

She greets those entering with virtuoso drum rolls, exotic brightness of tropical plants, extravagant theatrical performances, cute cafes and exciting attractions with shades of story games for children and adults.

Kon-Tiki. An extreme trip on a wooden boat raft, similar in design to its real prototype, on which the famous expedition of Thor Heyerdahl conducted oceanographic research. Inexpressible sensations arise among the "passengers" of the ship when, after a strong swing on powerful chains, it suddenly soars under the clouds. Height restrictions - from 1.1 m.

Marine Odyssey. A plot attraction Marine Odyssey, the events of which take place in an impromptu underwater laboratory, where those present listen to an unusual guide in the form of Sami's dolphin. A sudden SOS signal interrupts the story, and everyone becomes part of a thrilling submarine rescue operation. (The height of the participants is from 1 m).

Tutuki. A kind of roller coaster, where cars with passengers break off from the top of the volcano, falling into its mouth full of water. Sheaves of spray douche everyone when at a speed of 50 km per hour the trailer is in the water - delight and joyful excitement! (The height of the participants is from 1.2 m).

Tami-Tami. The roller coaster for children is less extreme. Height tolerance - from 1.1 m.

Family water trip "Canoe". The serenely calm swim is abruptly replaced by a fall down under the fountains of spray. (Height - from 1.4 m).

Attractions in the Sesame zone

The zone, opened in 2011, has already won the love of children with its colorful design and 11 attractions. All kinds of slides, the picturesque Elmo farm with a walking tractor, live cows and pigs. In the center there is a 12-meter "Magic tree", very convenient for climbing on it. Children have the opportunity to travel by train, fly on miniature airplanes over 13 thousand square meters. m Sesame, ride fabulous fish and go canoeing with your parents.

Prices for tickets to PortAventura

For greater convenience, it is better to purchase express tickets, which are sold at the park's special ticket office from 09.00 to 12.00. There are two types of them: the 1st allows you to skip the line during the 1st day to visit all the attractions (41 euros); The 2nd gives an extraordinary right to attend specific events, their list is indicated on the back of the ticket (20 euros).

Ticket price (in euros) depends on the number of days of stay:

• 1 day - adults. - 45; children - 39.
• 2 days - adults. - 56; children - 48.
• 3 days + water park - adults - 79; children - 64.

PortAventura Park Hotels

GuruTurizma has prepared an overview of the best hotels of various stars located near the park. Accommodation in some of them gives the right to unlimited and free access to PortAventura.

Among the many hotels in Salou, everyone can choose a place according to their liking and possibilities.

How to get to PortAventura

From Barcelona, ​​the best travel option is the train. But you need to remember that not all electric trains have a final destination - Park Aventura, and be careful not to pass. See the schedule below:

There are many ways to get to the park from Salou:

• By train from the local railway station - 1 stop.
• Bus for 2 euros, go 10 minutes to the stop. Avinguda Jaume I or Placa Europa.
• Shuttle bus - a train for 3 euros, 15-20 minutes ride with frequent stops. For the pleasure of the children, it is worth going.

PortAventura Park Attractions Map

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