Those holidaying in Spain's seaside family resorts always have the option of cooling off in the sea and stretching out on the warm sand. But what if the sweltering summer refuses you in the Spanish capital, where there's no sea? Then a day should be devoted not to sightseeing in Madrid, and rest ... in Malibu, more precisely, at the Aquópolis de Villanueva de la Cañada, where they have created the magnificent Malibu Beach with its white sand and reeded sun umbrellas.
The water park in Madrid is part of a network of water parks operating in different cities and resorts in Spain. What they have in common is a variety of attractions, a high level of service and good facilities for families.
There are two play areas for children. The first one, for the little ones, has a lot of small slides in different designs. The second is a small town with waterfalls, fountains, and water pistols — if a wet child could get wet a few more times, this playground would be the best choice. Active children can complete an obstacle course in the Swan Dive pool.
Aquopolis Water Park — Villanueva de la Cañada in Madrid has many family attractions. These include an artificial wave pool, a tropical pool with waterfalls, the Slow River, slides for downhill competitions and the Rapids rafting chute. Children taller than 120 cm can slide down the adult Zig Zag slide.
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Aquapolis water park in Madrid offers six water rides for lovers of the full range of thrills. Among them is the mega slide Waikiki Jungle, which combines the most extreme features of the different slides. On the Boomerang U-ramp, you'll be tossed from side to side and on the Turbolance slide, you'll be propelled into an almost vertical tube.
The short and steep chute of the Splash slide will cause a splashing fountain as you enter the water. At Black Hole, everyone rejoices to see the light at the end of the tunnel. And the name of the two slide types — Kamikaze — speaks for itself.
The Aquopolis website is designed for those who like to plan their holiday ahead of time. You can choose the rides, considering children's height, or check out the ready-made family entertainment programme. The water park has several cafes with fast food and ice cream. You can also bring your food (but you can't get food in a glass container).
