If you're planning a holiday in Benidorm in June, there's one question every family asks sooner or later: which water park should we go to? After a decade living on the Costa Blanca, I've been to Aqualandia and Mundomar more times than I can count — with kids, without kids, in peak August chaos and in the blissful quiet of early June. This guide gives you the honest truth about both, including the insider tricks that will save you time, money, and the particular misery of queueing 45 minutes in 32-degree heat.
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Aqualandia: Europe's First Water Park Doesn't Rest on Its Laurels
Aqualandia opened back in 1985, making it one of the oldest water parks in Europe — but don't let that fool you into thinking it's dated. It sits on the hillside above Benidorm with genuinely jaw-dropping views over the bay, and the park has kept investing in new slides and attractions to stay competitive.
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Big Bang is the headline act — a near-vertical drop that even seasoned slide veterans find genuinely terrifying. It's consistently rated one of the best thrill slides in Spain, and if you've got teenagers in tow, it'll buy you considerable parental credibility. Splash is a gentler giant wave pool experience, perfect for younger children, while Zig-Zag is a classic family tube ride that works for a wide age range.
For the little ones, Kinder Pool and Baby Pool areas are shaded, safe, and well-staffed. As a parent of young children myself for several years here, I always appreciated how seriously Aqualandia takes water safety — lifeguards are actually paying attention, which isn't something you can take for granted everywhere.
Practical details for Aqualandia 2026: - Opening hours: 10:00–18:00 (extended to 19:00 in July/August) - Tickets: approximately €32–36 adults, €24–28 children online; significantly more at the gate - Book online in advance — always. The difference is real. - Lockers available at the entrance (bring a €1 coin) - The on-site restaurants are… functional. Bring snacks if you're on a budget. - Parking is available but fills up fast after 11am in June — aim to arrive at 10:00 sharp
My honest tip: Go on a Tuesday or Wednesday in June. Monday sees the weekend carryover crowd, and Thursdays start to feel like Fridays. Mid-week in early June is as close to peaceful as a popular water park gets.
Mundomar: More Than Just Water
Mundomar sits right next to Aqualandia on the same hillside, and while it's technically a marine and exotic animal park rather than a pure water park, it deserves its own section because the combination park ticket makes it excellent value and the experience is genuinely different.
The big draws at Mundomar are the dolphin and sea lion shows, which run several times daily. I'll be honest — the shows are impressive and the kids absolutely love them, but if you're ethically sensitive about marine animals in captivity, this is worth thinking about before you go. The park presents itself as a rescue and conservation centre, and there are genuine education programmes, but it's not a pristine wild sanctuary.
What Mundomar does brilliantly: the parrot shows are spectacular, the exotic bird walk-through is genuinely beautiful, and the meerkats area has the uncanny ability to hold the attention of even the most screen-addicted child for a solid 20 minutes.
Practical details for Mundomar 2026: - Opening hours: 10:00–18:00 - Tickets: approximately €28–32 adults, €20–24 children online - Combination tickets with Aqualandia available — genuinely good value if you plan to do both - The park is more shaded than Aqualandia, which makes a real difference on hot days - Pushchair-friendly throughout
Combination Ticket: Is It Worth It?
Short answer: yes, if you have more than one day or have energetic teenagers/older children. The combined Aqualandia + Mundomar ticket typically comes in around €50–55 per adult and €38–42 per child, which represents a saving of roughly €12–15 per person versus buying separately.
My recommendation: do Aqualandia in the morning when you have energy for the big slides, and cross over to Mundomar in the afternoon when everyone needs a slightly lower-intensity experience. The walkway between the two parks makes this easy.
Getting There: Don't Make the Taxi Mistake
Both parks are located on Avenida del Mediterráneo, about 3km from the old town beach area. In June, the tourist train (Trenet) runs from the centre of Benidorm and is by far the most stress-free option — it drops you close to the parks and costs around €2–3 per person. Alternatively, a taxi from the centre costs around €8–10 and takes less than 10 minutes.
Driving yourself is possible, but parking gets genuinely unpleasant after 11am. Save yourself the headache.
What to Bring (The List That Actually Matters)
- Reef-safe sunscreen (apply before you go — the park sells it at tourist prices)
- Water shoes (the paths between attractions can get painfully hot)
- A dry bag for phones and valuables
- Cash for lockers and any extra snacks
- A change of clothes for the journey back — you will not want to sit in a taxi in a wet swimsuit
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