For those brave enough - and that most certainly counts me out, then Aqualandia will be opening its doors this coming Saturday, the 18th May for the start of the holiday season.
The largest water park in Europe turns 28 years old this year and has been one of Benidorms favourite attractions for the young... and from what I have witnessed in previous years, not so young!

As in years gone by, and now somewhat of a tradition, the first 100 children will be admitted FREE of charge. For those of you thinking of being within that group, the doors open at 10am but my guess is be there by 9.00am... if not before!

One of the great things about Aqualandia is that you can take your own food and drink in - unlike other attractions. Families come laden down in the morning with multiple cool boxes full of food and drink for the day - however, there are facilities available within the park as well.

The coloured water slides are quite an iconic sight on the Benidorm skyline - known as "Big Bang" they offer different levels of intensity and adrenalin surges! There is also a special area for the younger visitors to enjoy.

Mundomar - next door

The park is open daily from 10am until 6pm - the last day is 29th September this year and they have a massive FREE car park directly opposite the entrance. A one day entrance ticket costs 33 euros for an adult and 25 euros for a child - which is classified as between 4 and 12 years old. (under 4´s go free). They also offer discounted afternoon tickets, for entry into the park after 3pm - they are 22 euros for adults and 18 euros for children. However, look out for the discount vouchers around the resort - McDonalds always have the best ones I find but Carrefour supermarket has them as do petrol stations.

Next door to Aqualandia is Mundomar, a marine animal park which also has exotic animals and a great hit particularly with young families. When you go they usually hand out discount vouchers for entrance to Aqualandia - and they are actually really generous discounts. So my advice if you are planning on going to both is visit Mundomar first and then you get the better discount to get into Aqualandia!

Its really easy to get to Aqualandia - if driving the best place to head for is Benidorm Palace, then take the road almost opposite and it will take you all the way there - only about a 2 minute drive.
You can also catch a public bus - either the number 1 or 11 - which will take you straight to the entrance - but if there are 4 of you it will probably work out the same to take a taxi in all honesty, especially if you are coming from Benidorm.