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Water parks in Tenerife: Siam Park, Aqualand, and what else is worth visiting (updated April 2026)
A practical guide to Tenerife’s water parks and theme parks
Tenerife has three water parks and a wildlife park, all in the south of the island (or reachable by shuttle from the south). Each one is different in size, audience, and what it offers. Rather than vague descriptions, this guide gives you the actual details: what the rides are like, what things cost, how to get there, and which park makes sense for your group.
Siam Park
Siam Park is the main event. Located in Costa Adeje, next to Siam Mall, it’s been voted the world’s best water park multiple times by TripAdvisor. The Thai-inspired architecture and landscaping set it apart from typical water parks, and the range of rides covers everything from serious adrenaline to lazy floating.
The key attractions include the Tower of Power (a near-vertical slide that sends you through a tube inside a tank of stingrays and sharks), the wave pool (one of the largest artificial wave pools in the world), the Mai Thai River (a lazy river with an underwater section), and Singha (a water roller coaster). There are also calmer areas with pools and sunbathing space for people who want to take it easy.
All pools and water rides are heated to 24°C year-round, which makes it comfortable even in winter.
Opening hours. Summer (March 30 to October 21): 10am to 6pm. Winter: 10am to 5pm. Open daily.
Getting there. Free shuttle bus with pickup points across Costa Adeje, Playa de las Américas, and Los Cristianos. Free parking if you drive.
Is Siam Park suitable for kids? Yes. The Lost City area is a water fortress designed for younger children, with shallow pools, small slides, and interactive water features. The Wave Palace has adjustable wave settings, and on calmer days it works well for families. There are height restrictions on the bigger slides (check when booking), but there’s plenty for children of all ages to enjoy.
Is it good for adults? Also yes. The bigger slides are genuinely thrilling, the wave pool is fun regardless of age, and the VIP options (cabana, house, villa) make it a proper day out for groups of adults. There’s also Siam Night in summer (July to August), which opens the park from 8pm to midnight, Tuesday to Saturday, with DJ music and far fewer crowds than daytime. Adults €45, children (3 to 11) €32.
VIP options. If you want more comfort, CanaryVIP sells three VIP packages:
The VIP Cabana (€610, up to 4 guests, extra guests €151 each, unlimited food and drinks, lockers, towels).
The VIP House (€910, up to 6 guests, same inclusions plus private jacuzzi and fast pass on all rides).
The VIP Villa (€1,215, up to 8 guests, the full package with terrace jacuzzi, unlimited food and drinks, fast pass).
These do sell out in summer, so book early if you want one.
Combo ticket. The Twin Ticket (Siam Park + Loro Parque) gives you entry to both parks on separate days at a discounted rate. Valid for several months, so you don’t have to do both on consecutive days.
Aqualand Costa Adeje
Aqualand is smaller and more relaxed than Siam Park. It’s better suited to families with younger children (under 8 or so) who might find Siam Park’s bigger slides intimidating. The park has a mix of water slides (including some decent drops like the Kamikaze and Tornado), a wave pool, a lazy river (Congo River), and dedicated children’s play areas including a Pirate’s Cove section and the Polynesia area for toddlers.
The main differentiator is the dolphinarium, which has daily dolphin shows (usually at 15:30, included with entry). Opinions on captive dolphin experiences vary, but it’s a popular attraction with families and consistently one of the most talked-about parts of the visit for children.
Aqualand also has a free shuttle bus service from Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas, and Costa Adeje, with several pickup points and set departure times. Seats fill on a first-come basis, so arrive early at your pickup point.
Is Aqualand suitable for kids? This is actually where Aqualand has an edge over Siam Park for very young children. The dedicated kids’ areas are more extensive for the under-6 age group, and the dolphin show gives families with small children something to do beyond water slides.
Combo ticket. The Aqualand + Jungle Park combo gives you entry to both parks on separate days at a reduced price. Good value if you’re planning to visit both.
Jungle Park (Las Águilas)
Jungle Park is not a water park. It’s a wildlife and nature park near Arona in the south, set in a jungle-like hillside with walking trails, animal exhibits, and live shows. The birds of prey show (eagles, hawks, vultures in free flight) is the highlight and is genuinely impressive. There’s also a sea lion show, otters, penguins, big cats, monkeys, and various tropical birds.
It’s a good half-day option, especially combined with Aqualand on the combo ticket. The park is less well known than Siam Park and Loro Parque, which means it’s also less crowded. For families with children who love animals, it’s a solid day out.
Loro Parque (Puerto de la Cruz)
Loro Parque isn’t a water park either, but it’s one of Tenerife’s biggest attractions and often gets compared alongside the water parks when people plan their itinerary. It’s a zoo and marine park in Puerto de la Cruz (north Tenerife), about an hour’s drive from the southern resorts.
The park has over 350 parrot species (the largest collection in the world), orca shows, a penguin enclosure (Planet Penguin, one of the largest on earth), a large aquarium with a shark tunnel, gorillas, tigers, and more. It’s a full day out. Most families consider it one of the highlights of their Tenerife trip.
If you’re visiting both Siam Park and Loro Parque, the Twin Ticket saves money compared to buying separate entries.
Siam Park vs Aqualand: which one should you pick?
If you can only do one water park, Siam Park is the better choice for most people. It’s bigger, the rides are better, the theming is more impressive, and it works for all ages from toddlers to adults.
Aqualand makes more sense if you have very young children (under 5 or 6) who would enjoy the dolphin show and the smaller play areas, or if you want something less intense than Siam Park. It’s also a bit cheaper.
If you have time for both, the combination of Siam Park + Loro Parque (Twin Ticket) and Aqualand + Jungle Park (Combo Ticket) covers all four parks over four separate days and gives you the best value. This is what many families who spend a week or two in Tenerife end up doing.
Which Canary Island has the best water park?
Tenerife, and it’s not close. Siam Park is the only water park in the Canary Islands that consistently ranks among the best in Europe and the world. Gran Canaria and Lanzarote have smaller parks, but nothing on the same scale. If water parks are a priority for your trip, Tenerife is the island to choose.
Practical tips for visiting
Buy tickets in advance. You skip the queue at the entrance and often get a better price through CanaryVIP than at the gate. Standard Siam Park tickets rarely sell out, but VIP cabanas and villas do, especially in summer.
Arrive early. Gates open at 10am at most parks. Getting there for opening means shorter queues on the popular rides and your pick of sunbeds.
Bring sunscreen. You’re at 28°N. The UV index is high even in winter. Reapply regularly, especially after going on water rides. This sounds obvious, but sunburn at a water park is one of the most common holiday complaints in Tenerife.
Pack a light jacket for after. At Siam Park, the water is heated to 24°C, but walking around in wet swimwear after 4pm can feel cool, especially in winter months.
Use the free shuttle buses. Both Siam Park and Aqualand run free shuttle services from the main resort areas. Check pickup times when you book. For Loro Parque, a bus service is available from the south (bookable separately).
Lockers. Available at all parks (around €10 at Siam Park). Use them. Don’t leave valuables unattended on sunbeds.
Plan a full day per park. Trying to rush through Siam Park or Loro Parque in a few hours means missing half the attractions. Budget a full day for each, especially if you have children.
Visit on weekdays if possible. Weekends and school holidays are busiest. A Tuesday or Wednesday visit can mean noticeably shorter queues on popular rides.
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