Some of the most popular attractions for tourists visiting the Costa del Sol during the hot summer months are the Water Parks. There are two located within easy driving distance from Sunset Beach Club; however, today we will feature the Coast’s biggest water park: Aqualand!

Located in Torremolinos, Aqualand provides a truly amazing day out for all the family. Our Community Manager recently re-visited the park with his family and some friends and the following is his review of a day at Aqualand. Over to you Justin…

It’s been a few years since my family and I first visited Aqualand (Too long!). So we decided that it was time to head to Torremolinos and check out all the new rides available at Aqualand this summer!

Once again, my first impression was a feeling of openness and cleanliness. The place is spotless and the use of green areas and the natural landscape make for a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. With such a popular attraction, one my biggest worries was that it was going to be overcrowded and – dare I say – claustrophobic! Nothing could be further from the truth. All the rides are well spread out with vast areas of garden in between; these areas come equipped with sun umbrellas and are perfect for setting up camp for the day. If you prefer a little more comfort, there are plenty of sun beds located around the main Wave pool and a special picnic area; they can be rented for €7 per day.

We visited on a Saturday in the month of July, in other words, high season and I was worried that it would be overcrowded; however, with the exception of the customary queues on a few of the more popular rides, it was remarkably civilised and, more importantly, highly enjoyable!

Concerned about security and safety? Don’t be. There are lifeguards everywhere and all the ones we dealt with were extremely friendly and helpful.

You are allowed to bring your own food and drinks into the park, as long as there are no items made of glass. This is what we did, and by the looks of things, so did most of the families; however, next time I might be tempted to eat at one of the impressive restaurants within the water park. If you’re looking for snack food, burger, pizzas etc then you won’t be disappointed as there are various outlets spread throughout the park.

A Few Tips

• Get there early to avoid queues to get into the park
• Rent a safety deposit box to keep your valuables safe. There are security guards patrolling around the park but use of these safety boxes will just give you peace of mind. It’s €6 for the day plus a refundable €5 deposit.
• Aqualand has a special ‘Fast Pass’ system which allows users to save time by not having to queue up for inflatable rings (donuts) and special mats for some of the more popular rides. Having a Fast Pass also allows you to join special queues which are given preference on many of the rides. It costs €28 per person for the day and although it makes the day a more expensive, you might want to consider it for the time saved. If you don’t want to spend the extra money on a Fast Pass, you can still enjoy all the rides, just know that you’ll be spending quite a bit more time in queues.
• Make sure your kids have plenty of suntan cream as it’s easy for them to get burned.
• Rubber water slippers are advisable as the ground can get really hot.
• If you’re looking to save a few euros, be sure to take a picnic for your lunch, just make sure you’re not carrying any glass bottles or items (the guards will check at the entrance).

Now let’s get to the good stuff. I’m not going to bore you with lots of text. Instead, I’ve included photos of all the main rides available at Aqualand (including all the new ones) with a brief description about each one and my personal impressions; this will hopefully give you a good idea of what to expect and help make up your mind if visiting the Coast’s largest water park is worth your while 🙂

Hurakan (New Ride in 2024)

This is the newest ride in the park. It’s 15 metres high and features 5 different slides: a boomerang-shaped ride, the ‘Super Bowl’ slide and 3 central slides varying in length from 130 metres to 161 metres.

Tutakame (New Ride in 2024)

This new attraction is unique in that it features triple rings/floats. So three of you will shoot down 110 metres of thrilling twists and turns from a height of 10 metres.

Tsunami (New Ride in 2024)

Another of the new rides at Aqualand, Tsunami is 102 metres long and starts from a height of 10 metres. You get to ride on single or double rings where you’ll have to hold on tight for the highlight of the ride, a 360º spin just before the final stretch.

Waterfall Bay (New Feature in 2024)

Waterfall Bay is the perfect spot to cool off under the stunning waterfall and the fun splash jets.

Speed Racer

The Speed Racer is an exhilarating and adrenaline-pumping experience! The start of the slide involves twists and turns in the dark before shooting out onto the final slalom lanes. You’ll be lying on special mats for this ride, equipped with special handles which you’ll be grateful for! I have to say it was probably my favourite ride and the fact it has 8 lanes means the queues are pretty quick too!

Pirate Bay (New ride in 2024)

A fun ride featuring two spiral slides which shoot through lush vegetation and pirate challenges. Speed, adrenaline and lots of fun! A good option for younger kids as they are able to go down on their own 🙂

Multipistas

This attraction has 8 lanes which you shoot down using a carpet-like float. Really good fun and another of the rides which young kids (have to be taller than 1.20m) can use on their own. Another great advantage is that the queue went very fast so no long wait times.

Twister

This is one of the most popular rides amongst the adult contingent; fast with lots of speedy turns!

Kamikaze

This is officially the highest water slide in Europe (22 metres) and definitely one for adrenalin junkies… Steep drop and really fast fall!

Boomerang

The name says it all… You’re pushed over a steep drop whilst sitting in a rubber ring only to head straight back up the other side of this U-shaped ride. Quite a popular ride with average queues and wait times (quicker if you rent your own rubber rings).

Crazy Race

This slide doesn’t look like much at first site; however, when you are on it you literally fly down! Great fun 🙂 Also a good option for younger kids.

The Mine

More than 100m of twists and turns… in the dark! Highly recommended but expect quite a long wait in line.

Crazy Cones

One of the most popular slides in the park. Shoot down the slide aboard a rubber ring (single or double) and you’ll be sucked into the crazy cones… you might come out of the cone going backwards! This was one of our favourite rides but could do with being a little longer. 🙂

Kids Fun

There are 3 areas dedicated to younger children: The Water Mushroom and Children’s Paradise. All have a great selection of kid-friendly slides which will keep the little ones happy for hours.

Surf Beach

A 1440 square metre wave pool. You can also join in the aqua gym classes which take place throughout the day 🙂

So what do you think? Looks like fun doesn’t it?

Prices

A few things to keep in mind:

• Adult day tickets are €34 if you book online at least one day in advance. On the day they are €36.
• Buy a family pack (2 adults and 2 children aged 5 to 10) to save €18! Price for the whole family is €110.
• The Friends Pack is good value for 4 adults. You save €22 and pay €122 for the 4 adults.
• Fast Pass – There are limited units on sale and we’ve seen prices vary from €18 to €35 depending on the day and the date.

Opening Times

May, June, September & October: 10.00am to 5.00pm

July & August: 10.00am to 6.00pm

We hope you enjoyed the review of  Aqualand in Torremolinos; we definitely recommend it for a fun family day out. Don’t forget that you can buy tickets to Aqualand from our leisure desk on the 6th floor of the hotel.

Looking for a hotel to stay nearby? Check out our website at www.sunsetbeachclub.com … we’ve got fantastic apartment-style accommodation, great facilities and a fun entertainment programme for a great family holiday.