Are you on vacation in Gran Canaria and looking for some entertainment? It is possible! The island is home to several theme parks. We tested a number of them and had a lot of fun.
In this article, discover the range of theme parks on offer in Gran Canaria and alternative ideas for having a great time.
This opinion is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.
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Gran Canaria’s best theme parks: tips + map
In Gran Canaria, you’ll find different types of theme parks. We were amazed by the island’s varied offering. Parks with thrill rides, water parks and theme parks! There are also several animal parks and an aquarium. For the latter types of site, we recommend that you find out about the park’s ethical commitments beforehand, so that you can make an informed choice before organizing your visit. For more ideas, see our article on the best things to do on the island.
If you only need to do 3, we recommend it:
- Aqualand Maspalomas, a water park with impressive slides and giant water games
- Holiday World Maspalomas Center, the island’s theme park, with its roller coaster, Ferris wheel and flying pirate ship.
- Poema del Mar Aquarium in Las Palmas, where you can discover the beauty of the island’s marine flora and fauna and learn how to protect them.
Here’s a map to help you locate the different parks. Most are in the south of the island, in and around Maspalomas.
1. Aqualand Maspalomas water park
Why visit? Our review
Located in the famous seaside resort of Maspalomas and just a stone’s throw from Playa del Inglés, this water park offers an explosive cocktail of attractions for all ages. With 40 slides and a myriad of water games, Aqualand is Gran Canaria’s biggest water park. You can try out the Anaconda, a thrilling slide, or the water maze. There’s also a Polynesian park and gardens. Children are king!
The park also offers interactive experiences with sea lions. We’ve chosen to avoid them because we’re not very comfortable with these practices. We invite you to find out all you need to make an informed choice. It’s perfectly possible to enjoy the rest of the park by bypassing these activities.
Read our dedicated article to find out more.
Useful tips
- In Maspalomas, 10km from the center
- Easily accessible by bus on line 45
- Duration: half-day or full day
- Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in winter and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. the rest of the year (see official website for updates ).
- Access from age 3
- Price: under 5 €15, 5-10 €26, over 11 €35, senior €26
- Difficulties: crowded in summer, queues for entry and attractions
- On-site catering
- Save time, buy your ticket now!
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2. Holiday World Maspalomas Center theme park
Why visit? Our review
Come and have fun at Holiday World, also known as Wooland Fun Park, a theme park in the center of Maspalomas that’s a welcome change from the beaches. We found it a friendly place, suitable for both children and adults. The little ones will love the Ferris wheel, the pony rides, the carousel and the bumper cars on the water, while the older ones will enjoy the thrill rides and escape games. There are also activities for adults, including bowling, billiards, table tennis, a gym, karaoke and restaurant bars.
Useful tips
- In Maspalomas
- Visit duration: 2 to 4 hours
- Difficulties: crowds depending on the season, queues
- Schedules vary according to activity, more info on the official website here
- Price: adults 13€, children 17€, seniors 6€.
- Ideal for families and children
- Nearby restaurants
- Avoid the queues and take your ticket!
3. Aquarium Poema del Mar
Why visit? Our review
Visit the Las Palmas Aquarium, Poema del Mar, to immerse yourself in the marine world right in the heart of Las Palmas. Did you know that it literally means “poem of the sea”? It wasn’t just the poetic name that attracted us, but our interest in the depths of the oceans and the wonders they harbor. The tanks are huge, and the variety of fish and marine species is quite impressive. The aquarium is the largest in Europe where animal welfare is respected. We appreciated the educational dimension of the experience, as the site is involved in the conservation and preservation of certain endangered species, fulfilling a mission to raise awareness of environmental challenges.
Read our dedicated article to find out more.
Useful tips
- In Las Palmas near the port and Playa de Las Canteras
- Duration: 1h30 to 3h
- Site accessible for wheelchair users, wheelchairs available for hire, tour route only in one direction
- Difficulties: if crowded, difficult to see some aquariums
- Opening hours: open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Full price €18.50; Canary Islands residents €13
- 3 catering areas
- Book your ticket now
OUR ADVICE FOR RENTING A CAR IN Gran Canaria
- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- If you’re planning to explore the mountains, don ‘t take the smallest cars. A more powerful engine will be more comfortable.
- But don’t take too big a car either, as some roads are narrow.
- There’s a lot of demand and it’s an island, so book early.
4. Sioux City theme park
Why visit? Our review
Located to the east of Maspalomas, Sioux City Park transported us to the Wild West! Find yourself in a real western town, complete with saloon, church, stables, jail and school in the colors of the American West. There’s also an Indian camp with teepees and farm animals. Enjoy cowboy and Indian shows performed by comedians. That’s what makes the park so interesting. If you don’t want to miss a show, we advise you to check the schedule carefully. These shows involve horses. If this isn’t to your taste, you can visit the park without attending the performances.
Useful tips
- In San Augustín, a 15-minute drive from Maspalomas
- Length of visit: half a day
- Good for children
- Open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed on Mondays.
- Adult price €24.90, child price €15.90
- Take a close look at show times
- Link to the official website here
- Save time, buy your ticket now!
- Discover the Dunes of Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés and Sioux City Park on an electric scooter or bicycle with your hair blowing in the wind on this guided tour.
5. Angry Bird Activity theme park
Why visit? Our review
Like us, discover the fun activities at this family-friendly venue inspired by the famous game of bird toss. Located right in downtown Puerto Rico, we think this theme park is the ideal place for a fun-filled family outing. The many activities and games will appeal to young and old alike, from 3 years upwards! Giant slide, mini-golf, trampoline, course and new activities on the programme. There’s even a room dedicated to birthday parties. We also found the attractions well supervised. They enable us to keep a close eye on our youngest customers.
Read our dedicated article!
Useful tips
- In downtown Puerto Rico
- Accessible by bus 1, 9 and 91, Puerto Rico stop
- Length of visit: half a day
- Site accessible to PRM
- Bring sun cream, flip-flops, swimsuit, towel and sports shoes.
- Designed for children
- Opening hours: open daily from 10am to 6pm, except Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
- Full price for children from €9 to €17 depending on age, €9 for adults
- Latest news on the official website here
- Book your ticket now and have a wonderful time with your children!
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6. Palmitos Park wildlife and botanical park
Why visit? Our review
Nestled in a beautiful natural enclave to the north of Maspalomas, this zoological park is also a botanical garden. In the midst of lush vegetation, you can discover numerous species of animals and plants. The park also offers live entertainment. We loved the gardens, which feature plants from all over the world, including cacti of all shapes and hundreds of palm trees. The park is located in an exceptional natural site, the Barranco de los Palmitos valley, hence its name. It also helps protect biodiversity and vulnerable species. We appreciate this approach.
Read our dedicated article.
Useful tips
- North of Maspalomas, 25 minutes by car from the center
- Bus lines 45 and 70
- Tour duration: 1 half-day
- Suitable for children
- Opening hours: daily from 10am to 6pm
- Prices for 11 years and over 35€, 5 to 10 years 26€, under 5 13€.
- Link to the official website here
- Book your ticket now
7. Lago Oasis Taurito water park
Why visit? Our review
Right in the heart of Taurito, 50m from the beach, we discovered Gran Canaria’s only saltwater water park, Los Lagos de Taurito. It is located inside Hotel LIVVO Lago Taurito and is open to the public. Young and old alike can enjoy giant slides, a huge swimming pool and there’s even a mini-park for the little ones. There’s also a bar and restaurant where you can enjoy snacks and cocktails right on the water. A spa and wellness center adjoin the pool for those who want a different kind of relaxation. Why not extend the experience and sleep in a hotel?
Useful tips
- In Taurito at Hotel LIVVO Lago Taurito
- Length of visit: half-day or full-day
- Ideal for children
- Open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Adult price 19€, 4 to 7 years 5€, 8 to 12 years 8€.
- On-site catering
- Hotel parking available for €10 per day
- Link to the official website here
- Book an overnight stay and take full advantage of the hotel’s facilities!
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8. Amadores Fun Park Ocean
Why visit? Our review
Opposite Playa de Amadores, one of our favorite beaches in Puerto Rico, on the sea, is Ocean Fun Park. You’ll have lots of fun with this set of climbing games and inflatable slides. Climb the ropes and handles and let yourself slide into the Claire waters of Gran Canaria. Young and old are in for a treat. Try it once or intermittently during your beach day, you’ll have the choice as the park offers a day pass.
Useful tips
- In Puerto Rico
- West of Playa de Amadores beach
- Access to the park is by swim from the beach or from the jetty pontoon to the west of the beach.
- Life jackets provided for children or adults who request them
- Fun for adults and children
- Very slippery
- Open daily from July to August from 10am to 9pm and from September to June from 10am to 6pm.
- 45min package at 10€ and for the day at 25€.
- Link to the official website here
9. Mundo Aborigen theme park
Why visit? Our review
At Parc Mundo Aborigen, we took a trip back in time to the Canary Islands as we walked through a village featuring reconstructions of everyday scenes with over 100 life-size mannequins. You’ll learn a lot about the ancient culture of the Guanches, the island’s ancient inhabitants. We also enjoyed the scenery. Located between Fataga and Maspalomas on the heights of the island, the site offers exceptional panoramic views of Gran Canaria’s interior. We’ve also heard that the local restaurant is good with its home-style cooking.
Useful tips
- Between Fataga and Maspalomas
- 15min drive from Maspalomas
- Visit duration: between 1h30 and 2h
- Uneven cobbled paths, bring good shoes
- Also interesting for children
- Full adult price: €10
- Open daily from 9 am to 6 pm
- Save time, buy your ticket
10. Crocodilo Park
Why visit? Our review
Crocodilo Park is located in Agüimes in the east of the island. You can see crocodiles as well as other reptiles, turtles, snakes, parrots and deer. We learned that this park is a shelter for abandoned or stolen exotic animals. What’s more, the center’s shows have an educational vocation. We appreciated this ethical approach.
Useful tips
- In Agüimes
- 25min drive from Maspalomas and 30min from Las Palmas
- Visit duration: 2 to 3 hours
- Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Children’s price: €6.90; adult price: €9.90
- On-site catering
- PRM-accessible site
- More information on the official website here
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Other theme parks in Gran Canaria
Hangar 37 theme park
The Hangar 37 theme park in Maspalomas will delight fans of paintball, airsoft and laser combat.
- Open Tuesday to Friday, 3pm to 8pm, Saturday to Sunday, 10am to 8pm
- Prices vary depending on the activity, ranging from €10 to €35.
- Book your ticket now
- More info on the official website here
GrancAventura adventure park
Located near Arucas in the island’s interior, this park will entertain the whole family with its tree climbing courses and zip lines. Take the opportunity to visit the charming village.
- Open Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- On-site catering
- Prices vary according to activity: between €5 and €22
- More info on the official website here
Loro Parque tour
From Gran Canaria, you can take a day trip by boat to the Loro Parque Zoo on the island of Tenerife in Puerto de la Cruz. It’s one of the biggest zoos in the world, and we visited it for just that reason. To ensure that your visit goes as smoothly as possible and reflects your values, we recommend that you find out in advance about the park’s ethical commitments and its approach to animal welfare.
If you’d like to take the tour, here’s the information you need:
- Timetable: early morning departure, evening return
- Boat departs Agaete at 8 a.m.
- Tour price: from €165
- Don’t forget your identity card or passport
- Pick-up at your hotel if in southern Gran Canaria
- On-site catering
- Buy your day ticket, including boat trip, here
- Official website here
Other ideas for leisure activities
Aside from the theme parks, Gran Canaria offers a wide range ofleisure activities. In particular, we recommend
- Excursions across the island: hikes, village discoveries and sea trips are all on the agenda.
- Dolphin and whale watching tours by boat
PLAN YOUR TRIP TO Gran Canaria
- Best of
Best things to do in Gran Canaria
Most beautiful landscapes
Most beautiful towns and villages
Most beautiful beaches
Best natural pools
Archaeological sites
Best museums
Best boat tours (coming soon)
Secret places, off the beaten track
- Practical advice
25 tips for a successful trip to Gran Canaria
When to go?
How to get around
How to rent a car in Gran Canaria
Driving tips
Best excursions (coming soon)
Itineraries: 3 days – 4 days – 5 days – 6 days – 7 days – 10 days
- The must-dos
Las Palmas and its historic center
Dolphin watching in Gran Canaria (coming soon)
Maspalomas dunes
Puerto de Mogan (Little Venice)
Agaete and its natural pools
The magnificent town of Agüimes
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