About PortAventura World
There are three epic theme parks to visit at PortAventura World: PortAventura Park, Caribe Aquatic Park and Ferrari Land. Each park has a selection of fun-filled rides; read on to find out more.
Top rides at PortAventura Park
PortAventura Park lets you discover six magnificent zones: Mediterrania, Polynesia, China, Mexico, Far West and SesamoAventura. There are countless rides to choose from, but here are some of the top-rated:
Dragon Khan
Located in the China-themed zone, Dragon Khan is one of PortAventura’s original rollercoasters, boasting multiple loops and a 161-ft drop. This classic coaster is the perfect ride for families in search of a thrill.
Shambhala
You’ll find this iconic hypercoaster in the China-themed zone of PortAventura. Shambhala stands 249 ft tall and plunges riders an exhilarating 256 ft through an underworld tunnel at speeds of 83 mph. If you love a fast-paced, white-knuckle experience, this is definitely one for you!
Tami Tami
If you’re after a less intense rollercoaster ride, look no further than the family-friendly Tami Tami. This fun ride provides an exciting adrenaline rush that’s delightful for kids and adults alike.
Top rides at Caribe Aquatic Park
Caribe Aquatic Park is the ultimate water park, with more than 50,000 square metres of pools, slides and obstacle courses just waiting for you to enjoy! Some of the best attractions include:
Mambo Limbo
Set to a stunning Caribbean backdrop, the winding slides of Mambo Limbo provide the perfect adrenaline boost. The ride features a variety of slides at various heights, beginning at 12 metres for a gentle journey to the pool.
Sesamo Beach
This lovely children’s pool is the ideal place for parents and kids to enjoy splashing around as a family. The pool has two depth levels – 30cm and 50cm – so little ones can swim comfortably no matter what their skill level.
El Rio Loco
Challenge the raging current in this crazy 1,500-metre-long journey along El Rio Loco! Winding around the entire Caribe Aquatic Park, El Rio Loco is home to a host of exciting obstacles around every twist and turn, making it one of the most exciting attractions in the park.
Top rides at Ferrari Land
Car fanatics will love this fast-paced, adrenaline-fuelled PortAventura attraction! Here are some of the most exciting rides Ferrari Land has to offer:
Maranello Grand Race
This exhilarating experience lets you compete against your family along a 570-metre race track, so you’ll feel like a real Formula 1 driver!
Racing Legends
This fascinating all-surrounding simulation lets you live the Formula 1 experience in the central dome, right at the heart of Ferrari Land.
Flying Dreams
Want to explore the world in one extraordinary road trip? Flying Dreams lets you do just that! Hop on board and find out how this incredible journey would feel inside a Ferrari GT.
Getting to PortAventura from Barcelona
Situated in Salou and just an hour away from Barcelona, PortAventura is straightforward to get to and is easily accessible via public transport.
By Car
If you’ve got access to a car on your holiday, you’ll need to take the AP-7 highway and take the specific exit to PortAventura to reach the theme park. Travel times will vary depending on the traffic, but it’s roughly 66 miles from Barcelona and should take around an hour-and-a-half.
By Train
If you’re travelling by train, you should board at Barcelona Sants station. PortAventura has its own station on the R-16 line, so you’ll have no trouble finding it! Alternatively, you could travel via Tarragona, which has more frequent trains running from Barcalona Sants throughout the day. You can transfer from Tarragona to a train that’ll get you to PortAventura in as little as 10 minutes.
By Bus
If you’re going to PortAventura straight from the airport, you could get a bus – but please note that routes are limited and there is only one bus each way per day. The journey time is between 1 hour 30 minutes and 2 hours depending on traffic.
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PortAventura Opening Times
PortAventura Park is open from 17 February 2023 to 07 January 2024. Ferrari Land is open on selected dates from 30 March to 07 January 2024. The parks may be closed on certain dates throughout the season. Please check locally. Caribe Aquatic Park is only open during the summer months: daily from 27 May 2023 to 10 September 2024 inclusive. Opening times vary according to season, please check locally.
