Torremolinos has a superb choice of family attractions on its doorstep including the mammoth Aqualand Waterpark Torremolinos just a few minutes outside of Torremolinos town centre and nearby Mijas Aquapark.
The best of Costa Del Sol's waterpark, namely the big two Aqualand Torremolinos and Aquapark Mijas, are easily accessible from Costa Del Sol resort base Torremolinos
Torremolinos' huge Aqualand waterpark sits just 10 minutes from Torremolinos town centre and promises a whole days worth at least of water fun. New attraction - the Boomerang (see Aqualand's weblink right for photos of hair-raising Boomerang ride) is just one of the superb water rides and slides available here. Other favourites include the Black Hole involving plunging for over 100 metres round dark water lined bends. Plenty on here too for the tots including a mini park all in one swimming pool with mini slides and mock castle. The highest Kamikaze water slide in Europe is here at 22metres. You'll need to recover in the calm waters of the Laguna Tropical or relax in the Jacuzzi after than one. A gift shop, snack food outlets and restaurants, ice cream stands and even a photo processing lab are all on-site, as well as garden areas and adjacent car park with surveillance.
Aqualand Torremolinos, C/Cuba, 10, 29620 Torremolinos, Malaga, Spain. Tel. 95 238 88 88.
Shuttle buses run direct to Aqualand Torremolinos from Playamar beach Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Arroyo de la Miel. Checkout the Aqualand waterpark's weblink for details on opening times and prices.
More family fun waterpark magic is available at Aquapark Mijas just 20km from Torremolinos. Aquapark Mijas sits just to the north of Fuengirola. (with car hire see the easy to follow map on the Aquapark Mijas website right, or tap into direct coach trip excursions from Torremolinos resort bases). You may well be keen to make a couple of visits to this superb Costa Del Sol Waterpark during your holiday - there's so many rides including a big wave pool, wild river, body ski, kamikaze slides and wild river. Plenty for the tots here too in the kiddie play area and Lizard's Island. Shows run daily including free aerobic water activities and dance and music shows. A restaurant, bar, gift shop, changing rooms, mini golf, rock climbing complex, games arcade, picnic area and deckchairs are all available on-site too. Guaranteed family fun in the sun. See the Aquapark website for info of group discounts. Free parking is adjacent.
Parque Acuatico Mijas Waterpark, Aqualand,S.A. Carretera Nacional 340, Km.209, 29649 Mijas Costa, Malaga, Spain. Tel. 95 246 04 04.
Check the Mijas Aquapark website right for up-to-date opening times and more details on attractions within this top Costa Del Sol waterpark.