8 Theme Parks in Gran Canaria to Visit with the Family
If you need a break and want to spend your holidays with your children, you are probably interested in discovering which parks in Gran Canaria offer activities for the whole family and will help you enjoy your stay even more.
In this article, we have gathered the best amusement parks in Gran Canaria, known for offering family entertainment and a pleasant events programme so that the little ones never get bored during the trip.
What are the best parks in Gran Canaria to visit with children?
In Gran Canaria, there are different types of attractions, from water parks to animal parks. There are also parks with specific themes related to entertainment. Below, we mention the parks you can visit with the whole family.
Aqualand Gran Canaria
Aqualand is located in Maspalomas and, among all the family attractions, it is one of the most popular on the island. Inside its facilities, you will find 30 slides and more than 20 attractions, including its classic Snake Falls and the wave pool.
And that is not all. You will also have the chance to swim with sea lions, ideal for animal lovers, and take some amazing photographs. Of course, you can also stay in one of our hotels in Maspalomas, which are very well connected to this park.
Angry Birds Gran Canaria
If your children are fans of the Angry Birds video game, you can be sure they will love this theme park in Gran Canaria. It includes Chuck’s flight bridge, the X wave and other elements that appear in the game. And here is an extra tip: if your child’s birthday coincides with your visit to the island, you can organise a small party at this venue.
Palmitos Park Gran Canaria
Located near the Maspalomas area, Palmitos Park is the largest zoo in Gran Canaria. If you want to teach your children about the importance of flora and fauna, take them to this theme park, which includes a botanical garden and zoo, where you will find more than 2,000 exotic birds, reptiles and aquatic animals, including dolphins.
As for the plants, you will find a wide variety of palm trees, orchids and cacti of all kinds. It is an ideal place to promote environmental education and raise awareness about the importance of protecting species at risk of extinction.
Lago Taurito
Lago Taurito is another theme park in Gran Canaria, offering water attractions for children and adults who want to spend a family weekend together. You will find saltwater pools, where you can enjoy a swim and relax with your family.
The many water slides in this park will delight the little ones, who can swing, climb and slide. This complex also offers wellness and spa services for adults, as well as other attractions such as bowling, mini golf and tennis.
Holiday World Gran Canaria
All parks in Gran Canaria guarantee entertainment, but at Holiday World, the word “fun” falls short. Here you will find a wide variety of attractions such as the Ferris wheel, the Sky Drop and the Gira Loop, ideal for adrenaline lovers. It also has a restaurant area, bowling alley, karaoke and escape rooms, perfect for enjoying with the family.
Sioux City Park
The legend of the Wild West, or Far West, has inspired many entertaining films and series, as well as theme parks that recreate this atmosphere, such as Sioux City Park in Gran Canaria. Here you can watch exciting gunfighter duels, fun saloon dances and intriguing bank robberies.
GrancAventura
For families with an adventurous spirit, this theme park in Gran Canaria will undoubtedly be very appealing, as it offers a wide variety of circuits for all types of visitors. One of them is the Chinijo route, designed for children under 10 years old.
For older visitors, there are the Gurrimina and Magalote routes. The first includes three levels with obstacles to overcome, while the latter is designed for the most athletic visitors, who can finish their adventure by launching themselves down a zip line of up to 120 metres.
Amadores Fun Park
Finally, there is Amadores Fun Park, an entertaining water amusement park located on Amadores Beach in Gran Canaria, made up entirely of inflatable castles floating on the water.
Here, visitors must overcome a series of obstacles on the different inflatables, jump from tower to tower and deal with the slips typical of this kind of water-based recreational activity. It is ideal for the most active children, who enjoy movement and fun while burning off all their energy.
Gran Canaria is a perfect destination for travelling with the family, as it offers a wide variety of theme parks, water parks, zoos, amusement parks and activities for children all year round. Planning a visit to one of these parks can be an excellent idea to complete your holiday on the island.
If you are organising your trip and looking for a hotel in Gran Canaria, staying in the south of the island will allow you to be close to many of these theme parks, beaches and leisure areas, and enjoy a complete family holiday.
