Aqualand Costa Adeje

In the sunny south of Tenerife, Aqualand Costa Adeje is the largest water park in the Canary Islands and a full day of water, thrills and laughter for the whole family. The moment you step inside, palm trees, slides winding over the hills and the constant murmur of water greet you under an almost always blue sky.

The choice is huge and suits every pace. The bravest hurtle down Kamikaze, Adrenaline or the dizzying dark tubes, while calmer souls drift along the lazy river, float in the wave pool or find shade among the loungers. Children have their own world of mini slides and shallow water games, designed so they can play safely while the adults watch close by.

The park's great signature is its dolphinarium, one of the few remaining in Europe. It is home to around ten bottlenose dolphins and puts on a daily show at 15:30 in which the animals reveal their intelligence and agility, usually the highlight for the youngest visitors.

It pays to arrive early to make the most of the day, as in summer it opens from 10:00 to 18:00. Buying tickets online is usually cheaper than at the gate, there are restaurants and shops inside, and its location in Costa Adeje leaves it just minutes from the main resorts of the south.