Water park
Aqua Natura Benidorm: the family-sized water park next to the zoo
Wave pool, slides and a kids’ zone: Aqua Natura, the water park next to Terra Natura in Benidorm, in practice — tickets, zoo combos and tips.
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Family & Outings
Beaches, fiestas, activities and days out for all ages.
What shall we do today?
A market on Wednesday morning, a park with the kids, a shopping trip or a bit of adrenaline on the water: pick what you fancy today.
Shopping · coming soon Shopping trips Zenia Boulevard, Habaneras, Dos Mares… our first guides are on their way. Know a place we should try? →
Experiences & thrills · coming soon On the water, in the air… or full throttle Jet skis, kayaks, diving, boat trips: we’re preparing our guides (and trying out what we can). Know a place we should try? →
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All our days out
Water park
Aqualandia: Benidorm’s original water park hasn’t lost any of its splash
Verti-Go, Big Bang, the wave pool: everything you need to know about Aqualandia, the big water park at the foot of the Serra Gelada, with 2026 prices and tips for families.
Water park
Aquópolis Torrevieja: the southern Costa Blanca’s water park
Torrevieja’s water park in practice: official online and gate prices, free entry under 1 metre, the summer season, and ideas for extending the day by the pink salt lakes.
Walking
Easy walks on the Costa Blanca: walking yes, Himalayan expedition no
The Albir lighthouse path, the Guardamar pine forest, the Peñón up to the tunnel, Valencia's Turia gardens and the Fonts de l'Algar: our easy, family-friendly walks on the Costa Blanca and in Valencia.
Family
Costa Blanca with kids: the big guide to beating 'what are we doing today?'
Theme parks, water parks, zoos, calm beaches, nature and rainy-day plans: our guide to choosing family days out on the Costa Blanca and Costa Cálida by age, weather and energy level.
Animal park
Mundomar: dolphins, sea lions and parrots high above Benidorm
Benidorm’s marine animal park in practice: dolphin and sea lion shows, animal encounters, prices, the 2026 season, free parking and the combo ticket with Aqualandia.
Aquarium
Oceanogràfic Valencia: our weekend away, and my ‘wow’ moment with the belugas
Europe’s largest aquarium, as we experienced it: our weekend in Valencia, the shark tunnel, the belugas (my favourite), 2026 prices by date, parking and our visiting tips.
Amusement park
Pola Park: fairground evenings in Santa Pola
Santa Pola’s small family amusement park in practice: official prices, summer evening opening, recommended ages, and ideas to fill the day around it (port, fortress, salt flats).
Plan B
Raining on the Costa Blanca? Our plan Bs that save the day
The Canelobre caves, Alicante's MARQ, the Valor chocolate museum, the Oceanogràfic, Guadalest's museums and the covered markets: our best ideas for rainy days on the Costa Blanca.
Animal park
Río Safari Elche: giraffes and sea lions beneath 4,000 palm trees
The animal park set in a century-old palm grove between Elche and Santa Pola: official prices, opening hours, sea lion and macaw shows, the little train, swimming with sea lions and our tips.
Safari
Safari Aitana: a drive-through safari in the Alicante mountains
Lions, giraffes, elephants and deer to watch from your car in the Sierra de Aitana: how a visit to Safari Aitana works, how to get there and our tips for a great day.
Zoo
Terra Natura Benidorm: around the animal world in a day
Tigers, lions, Indian rhinos and tropical birds: our guide to Terra Natura, Benidorm’s zoo organised by continent, with tickets, the Aqua Natura combo and practical tips.
Theme park
Terra Mítica: the theme park that takes you from Egypt to Rome without leaving Benidorm
Pyramids, Greek temples, galleons and roller coasters: our guide to Terra Mítica with 2026 prices, parking, the themed areas and tips for a great family day out.
Family
Valencia with kids: our plan for little explorers
Gulliver park, the Turia gardens by bike, Bioparc, the Oceanogràfic, the science museum and Malvarrosa beach: our plan for visiting Valencia with children without wearing anyone out.
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A hidden restaurant, a market everyone forgets, a brilliant activity with the kids or a gem nobody talks about? Tell us all about it.
We keep the best ideas for our next outings.
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