If there's one thing Benidorm does brilliantly in June — and all summer long — it's water. The city's two major water parks, Aqualandia and Aquanatura, draw hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, and honestly, after a decade living here on the Costa Blanca, I still get it. When the temperature nudges 35°C and the kids (or let's be honest, the adults) need something more than sunbathing, a water park day is genuinely one of the best things you can do.
This guide covers everything you need to know: which park suits your group, what to expect, insider tips to avoid the queues, how much it costs in 2026, and how to make the most of a holiday rental in Benidorm as your base.
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Find rentals →Aqualandia Benidorm: Europe's Oldest Water Park
Aqualandia holds the record as Europe's oldest water park, having opened back in 1985. Four decades on, it's had serious upgrades and remains the bigger, more thrill-focused of the two parks. It sits on the hillside above Benidorm, which means stunning views over the bay — you'll spot them from the top of the slides even before you launch yourself down.
The Big Rides
Big Bang is the headline attraction — a near-vertical drop that regularly reduces grown adults to nervous wrecks in the queue. The park claims it's the steepest water slide in Europe, and I'm not going to argue. Splash is a classic log flume that ends in a drenching, and Black Hole sends you spinning through total darkness in inflatable rings. For those who like their adrenaline measured in litres of water down the back of the neck, Kamikaze delivers every time.
If you're visiting with younger kids, the dedicated children's areas — Pequelagua and Mini Splash — are genuinely well-designed with shallow pools, mini-slides and plenty of shade. I've watched toddlers spend three hours there without once asking to go home.
Practical Details for Aqualandia (2026)
- Opening hours: 10:00–18:00 (July–August extended to 19:00)
- Adult ticket: approximately €35–38 online, €42–45 at the gate
- Child ticket (under 10): approximately €28–30 online
- Under 3s: free
- Parking: large on-site car park, roughly €5–7 per day
- Getting there: Bus line 10 from Benidorm town centre stops right outside — easiest option if you're staying in an apartment near the old town or Levante beach
Top tip: Book online at least 2–3 days ahead in June and July. I've seen the park reach capacity by 11am on busy weekends. Morning entry before 12:30 is cooler and the queues are shorter — the Spanish families tend to arrive fashionably late, so use that to your advantage.
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Aquanatura Benidorm: The Biopark & Water Park Combo
Aquanatura is a completely different experience. It's smaller, quieter, and combines a water park with a tropical wildlife park — the Biopark — all on one ticket. If Aqualandia is the thrill-seeker's choice, Aquanatura is the one for families who want a full day out without the full-scale assault on the nervous system.
The water section has a strong selection of slides, a lazy river, wave pool and a superb children's area. But what makes Aquanatura genuinely special is the Biopark section: flamingos, lemurs, meerkats, crocodiles, tropical fish tanks and a walk-through butterfly garden. My own kids spent more time at the meerkat enclosure than on the slides, which tells you something.
Practical Details for Aquanatura (2026)
- Opening hours: 10:00–18:00 daily (combined Biopark + water park)
- Combined adult ticket: approximately €30–33 online
- Child ticket: approximately €22–25 online
- Location: Just outside Benidorm on the road towards Terra Mítica — easily reached by car or taxi
- Parking: Free on-site
Top tip: Arrive early specifically for the Biopark — the animals are most active in the morning before the heat peaks. By 13:00 in June, most of the animals are sensibly sheltering in the shade, which is exactly what you'll feel like doing too.
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Terra Mítica: Not a Water Park, But Worth the Mention
Just a kilometre or so from Aquanatura sits Terra Mítica, Benidorm's full-scale theme park with Roman, Greek, Egyptian and Iberian-themed zones. It's not a water park, but it does have water rides and a separate water section called Terra Mítica Aqua. For families spending a week or more in Benidorm, it's absolutely worth a day. The roller coasters — particularly Magnus Colossus (Europe's largest wooden roller coaster) and El Torso — are legitimately excellent.
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Combining the Parks: A Smart Strategy
If you're staying in Benidorm for a week (which is easy to do when you book a holiday rental in Benidorm with a kitchen and your own pool), my recommended plan is:
- Day 1 – Aqualandia: Get the big thrills done. Go early, leave by 15:00 before the afternoon rush.
- Day 2 or 3 – Aquanatura: Slower pace, more wildlife, great for a slightly cooler start to the week.
- Day 4 or 5 – Terra Mítica: Save this for a day when you want a change from water.
Spacing the parks across your stay means you're not back-to-back exhausted, and you still have days for the beaches, the old town, and evenings in the tapas bars.
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What to Pack for a Benidorm Water Park Day
After years of watching tourists learn this the hard way, here's the practical list:
- Reef-safe sunscreen — the parks ask you to use it, and your skin will thank you after 8 hours in and out of the water
- Water shoes — the ground gets extremely hot by midday
- A dry bag — for your phone, keys and cash while on slides
- Rashguard/UV top — especially for kids, non-negotiable in June sun
- Your own snacks — park food is fine but expensive; most parks allow you to bring food in sealed containers
- Cash — some lockers and smaller vendors are still cash-only
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How a Holiday Rental Makes Water Park Days Easier
This is genuinely one of the best arguments for booking a self-catering apartment in Benidorm rather than a hotel. After a full day at Aqualandia, the last thing you want is to drag wet, sunburned children through a hotel lobby. With an apartment, you've got space to rinse off, hang swimwear to dry, prep a cold dinner without a restaurant booking, and collapse on the sofa.
You also save a fortune on breakfast and lunch — a family of four can easily spend €80–100 on park food. Shop at the local Mercadona the night before, pack a proper cool bag, and spend those savings on one more park day.
Booking direct through JV Properties saves you up to 18% compared to Airbnb, and you deal directly with people who actually live here and can answer your questions about opening times, transport and local tips.
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Final Verdict: Which Benidorm Water Park Should You Visit?
- Aqualandia if you have teenagers or thrill-seekers and want the biggest slides in Europe
- Aquanatura if you have younger kids or want a more relaxed full day out with wildlife
- Both if you're staying a week — they're completely different experiences
Benidorm in June is warm enough to make every slide a genuine pleasure, without the July–August peak-season crowds. It's one of the reasons this is my favourite month on the Costa Blanca. Plan ahead, book your park tickets online, book your Benidorm holiday rental direct, and you've got the perfect summer day sorted.
