PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Park
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PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Park - by Nico Miller on Google
Description
PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Park is part of the PortAventura World complex alongside PortAventura Park and Ferrari Land. The 17 listed rides mostly consist of pools (some with waves) and water slides of varying thrill level and height requirements.
Access & Transport
The complex is just north of the seaside resort town of Salou, 12km to the southwest of Tarragona. By car, it is easily accessible by taking exit 1153 on the A-7 expressway. From Barcelona, it is a 1h30 car drive or train ride to Salou-PortAventura train station. More options / details available here: https://www.portaventuraworld.com/en/destination/planning/how-to-get-to-portaventura
Instructions & Recommendations
Please note the age and weight requirements for many of the rides (applicable for safety reasons) and don't forget to bring your swimming attire, some sunblock, hat/cap and sunglasses. It is also worth checking the various multi-day multi-park combo tickets. If you have a car and drive from outside Tarragona do note that the city has extremely interesting Roman ruins (in the centre and an Aqueduct on its northern outskirt called Les Ferreres or Pont del Diable)
Environmental & Social
The operator has a generic environmental policy, but we could not find many details about specific projects and data. Our view is that water parks are a bit wasteful (water, plastic, food). Likewise in terms of Corporate Responsibility although they do have a foundation that aims to raise awareness against social exclusion. Details here: https://www.portaventuraworld.com/en/foundation
Conclusion
The water park is a great option for families, with a mix of adrenaline inducing rides and a lot of kid friendly options - although do note that age / size is a limiting factor for most rides (as it should) and that is no different from other theme and water parks. However, profits should not come to the detriment of customers experience and, from what we gather, the long wait between rides makes this attraction overpriced and hard to recommend until the issues are addressed.
Key positive
Family friendly
A fun day or half day out in the water
Key negative
Poor value given the waiting times
Suitability
This is best suited for families looking for kids / teens friendly activities and who have a decent budget. Not recommended for visitors with mobility issues as they would not be able to enjoy most of the slides
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:5h 30m
Start of Season 1:May, 25
MONDAY10:00 - 18:00
TUESDAY10:00 - 18:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 18:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 18:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 18:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 18:00
Start of Season 2:Sep, 10
MONDAY -
TUESDAY -
WEDNESDAY -
THURSDAY -
FRIDAY -
SATURDAY -
SUNDAY -