Aqualand in Corfu – one of the biggest and best water parks in Europe
On the Greek island of Corfu, started in 1995 a construction of Aqualand water park. It took two years for builders to finish the water park, but the result was worth it. Aqualand is now one of the biggest and best water parks in Europe.
Park is located in Agios Ioannis, in the middle of the island, on the main road to Glyfada, so it is very easily accessible from anywhere. It covers an area of nearly 75,000 square meters and the visitors can use free parking space that has an area of further 12,000 square meters with 600 spots.
As it is not very easy to try all of the aqua park’s attractions in one day, you can also stay here over night in an apartment complex with 140 well equipped apartments, tennis courts, playground, and other possibilities of enjoyment.
Aquapark has been created by the companies that already created several world class aqua parks throughout the Europe as well as the world (e.g. Universal Studios Hollywood and Disneyland attractions). This ensured that the most important attractions are truly world class, ensure you select one of the major suppliers.
So, what you can find in the water park? Giant slide, Multislide, Black Hole, Kamikaze, water pipe, Crazy River, Lazy River, Four tornadoes… In principle, those are a variety of slides and water slides, with different speeds, effects, turns, currents and counter… There are also two slides with a free-fall from a height of 18 meters. Some slides are designed for the whole family or groups of friends.
An interesting part of the park is the third largest pool with artificial waves in the world. Covers an area of 4500 square meters and the waves reach a height of 2.2 m. You can relax in a gigantic Jacuzzi or a whirlpool tub.
Aqualand Corfu, Greece
The park includes a zone for children aged 6 to 12 years, where the attractions are somewhat milder and safer. For the youngest children is then reserved another area with the pool, gentle slides, a shower “mushrooms”, bouncy castle and other simple elements. Children can also use another shallow pool where are tiny boats available, suitable for children aged 2 to 6 years.
Another part of aquapark offers space for all those who want to play. There are a variety of nozzles, valves, water pistols, etc. There is also the “Caribbean Pirate Adventure” with ropes, sails, wheels…
The amount of attractions is simply inexhaustible and everybody’s desire. Visitors can of course use all the related services – dressing rooms, lockers, showers and sun loungers with parasols for free. Basic adult full-day pass costs €25 (in 2012).
The water park has also restaurants and refreshments, a great bar, shop, boutique and much more. If you are going to Corfu to enjoy fun, water and sun, Aqualand could be a great choice for you.
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