Description
Between the towns of Vila-seca and Salou and in the province of Tarragona, lies one of the largest and most iconic amusement parks in Spain, the magical PortAventura. Featuring six themed worlds (China, Polynesia, the Far West or Mexico and Sesame Adventure), the park has cutting-edge and exhilarating rides in each area.
While PortAventura started out as just a theme park 1995, that word no longer does it justice as it has undergone several renovations since its inception. Now you can discover a water park (Costa Caribe Aquatic Park), a golf course (Mediterránea Beach & Golf), a second theme park (Ferrari Land) and five themed hotels. It is worth taking a few days to thoroughly experience this entertainment empire!
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PortAventura Ticket Prices
There are also many types of combined tickets to visit more than one park over several days. Check here all the prices.
** Low season: from March 27 to June 19 (except Easter) and from September 13 to January 6, 2021 (except bank holidays, Halloween and Saturday in October)
*** High season: from June 20 to September 12, Easter, Halloween, Christmas and Saturdays in October.
Fast Passes
Express Max: For €33/day, you'll be able to skip the queues once per attraction
Express Max Gold: For €38/day, this ticket allows you to climb 1 time per attraction without queues, giving access to the first row of the three main attractions (Shambhala, Furius Baco and Dragon Khan).
Express Premium: Unlimited access to all major attractions without queue. For €53 /day, no front row access.
Express Premium Gold: Enjoy €58 unlimited access to major attractions, plus front-row access to the three major rides.
Express Caribe: For only €21 , it grants you direct and unlimited access to the main attractions of the Portaventura Caribe Aquatic Park.
Express Caribe Premium: In addition to all the advantages of the Express Caribe, it allows access to a totally private space, with cut fruit, bottle of cava, fan, fridge and own luggage storage. From €150 for two people or €230 x four people.
*There are also many combined tickets to visit more than one park for several days. Check all prices here.
Note: You can purchase these tickets at the individual ticket offices, at the PortAventura Express Office, at assisted outlets (next to Shambala and Furius Baco) or at dispensing machines scattered throughout the park.
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PortAventura Ticket deals 2024
There are a number of exclusive ticket deals available at best-tickets.co.uk:
- PortAventura ticket deal: 2 days, 2 parks: from €55
- PortAventura ticket deal 3 days, 2 parks: from €72
- PortAventura ticket deal Offer 3 days, 3 parks: from €76
Purchasing options: You can purchase tickets at the park's ticket offices at the opening time (the same opening of the park). However, we recommend that you shop online to avoid queues and be prepared just to enjoy.
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PortAventura Rides
Shambhala, Himalayan expedition:
As one of the most famous PortAventura rides, Shambhala broke three records on the day it opened which it still holds: it is the highest rollercoaster in Europe, with the highest drop (78 meters) and reaches the highest speed of 134 km/h. With a name inspired by the highest and most dramatic mountains in the world, Shambhala is not for the faint hearted as it reaches 3.8 to -0.5 G forces.
Stampida
Considered one of the most traditional PortAventura rides without any loops or huge drops, Stampida is a classic rollercoaster. Built on a huge wooden base, it evokes the idea of a western wagon race; the rattling carriages follow different paths, turning off separately and then weaving in and out of each other. Take yourself back in time with this timeless rollercoaster!
Tutuki splash:
Feeling the heat in PortAventura? No problem! This attraction will quickly cool you off. Take a boat ride through the Polynesian forests of Polynesia and get on your swimsuit, because you are going to experience quite a splash!
Dragon Khan:
Dragon Khan is considered the crown jewel of all the PortAventura rides. Having opened with the park in 1995, it automatically became a symbol of European roller coasters, holding the record for the highest vertical loop at 36 meters. Although this record has now been broken, it remains an iconic symbol of the park. Beginning with a stomach lurching descent, Dragon Khan takes you on a journey of eight consecutive loops!
Hurakan Condor
As one of the more recent Portaventura rides which opened in 2005, Hurakan transports you more than 100 meters high on an Aztec tower. Found in the Mexico PortAventura area, this ride is covered in hieroglyphics and the name, Hurakan, symbolises the ritual sacrifice for God Hurakan. With incredible views of the whole theme park, you will rise to the top slowly yet some of the seats will be slightly tilted: will it be yours? Then, you will plunge into an abyss when you least expect it… can you handle the thrills, the uncertainty?
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Shows
Although the PortAventura rides are the most famous features of the park, if you have enough time, stop by one of the PortAventura shows which have drawn inspiration from all over the world. In China, you can enjoy the theft of the Brothers Grimm, for example. Polynesia is a world of endless fun: be amazed by the skills of parrots and macaws, meet the Bora Bora Dancers, or live the 3D experience with your Ice Age friends! We have not forgotten about the children, who can enjoy the characters of Sesame Adventure in the children's area of the park.
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Sesamo Adventure
As the area of PortAventura especially designed for young children, it is a very happy and friendly place! Here you can find your favourite Sesame Street characters, spectacular décor and a variety of more gentle PortAventura rides for children.
This year, a new PortAventura ride has been introduced: Street Mission, the first slightly spooky ride in Sesame Street. A new exciting adventure for children over 0.9m, the whole family will have to help Detective Coco solve his mysteries!
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Tips and Services
Eating at Portaventura
Need a bite to eat inside the park? We have plenty of options for you! Each of the areas includes different themed restaurants with authentic dishes from each region. Why not enjoy a tasty burrito in La Cantina de México, exotic flavors in the Polynesia bar of Bora bora, or meat lovers will go crazy for The Old Steak House in the village Penitence. If you prefer to grab something on the go, there are also small restaurants, kiosks and terraces to replenish your strength. Taste the delicious focaccias of PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Park in the Focaccería or in the Dagana, under the Shambala itself! If you have any food intolerances, don't worry: they list all the possible allergens present in each meal.
Hotels
Within the park you have multiple portaventura hotel options, conveniently placed in each of the thematic areas. Choose from PortAventura Gold River (from €79), Hotel PortAventura (from €75), Hotel Mansion de Lucy (from €113), Portaventura Hotel Caribe (from €74), PortAventura Hotel El Paso (from €63) and a caravan park (from €761). You can really enjoy a luxurious stay in a Parc Aventura hotel as they offer with their gyms, saunas, jacuzzis, and even wellness treatments. If you are a golf addict, why not explore the LUMINE Mediterránea Beach and golf Community, with 45 holes scattered over 3 varied courses.
Services
- Leaving the park: Once inside the park, you are allowed to leave and re-enter as long as you keep the entrance PortAventura ticket and ask for a stamp at the exit.
- Pets in PortAventura: For sanitary reasons, animals are not allowed to stay in the park hotels except guide dogs, but you can leave them at the nursery if necessary. Starting at only €5 a day.
- PortAventura Park Guided Tour: With this exclusive service you will not only live in the park, you will be able to discover it in huge depth! The knowledgeable guide will explain the entire history of the resort, its hotels, attractions and the water park. But it has many more advantages: access to attractions without waiting, free parking, management of reservations in restaurants... available in Spanish, Catalan, English, French, Russian, German and Arabic.
- Parking: €10 for cars, caravans and trucks, €12.50 in the most popular area and €3.50 for bikes. Electric car charging is also available.
- Lockers: Both in the theme park and the water park you can rent a locker for €5 and €8 if it is family size. In addition, next to the biggest portaventura rides you will find special slogans in which you can leave your belongings safely from only 1 euro and enjoy the thrills!
- Carts and wheelchairs: You can rent individual child carts from €7 , doubles from €12, and wheelchairs both manual (9o) and motor (39o).
- PortAventura ride photos and ride videos: Never forget your experience! Now you can take photos on paper, magnets or keychains, or even get a DvD video to remember your amazing adventure forever!
- Access: People with disabilities can directly access all attractions accompanied by another person. Minor access to PortAventura Park and PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Park without a responsible adult is from 12 years of age
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PortAventura Events
Halloween
Every year, PortAventura theme park transforms into a dark and spooky Halloween town and luckily for you, the celebrations can last up to one month! Are you ready for things to get terrifying? Do you love feeling the fear? Then face a greedy sheriff, the scarily realistic zombie epidemic of [REC], the halloween family or the pumpkin sculptor... there will be spooky adventures for both the young children in Sesame Adventure and for the elders in the passageways of Penitence. The whole PortAventura theme park is covered with cobwebs, pumpkins and monsters; our usual bright and colourful park suddenly becomes a dark and ghostly place. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Think you’re not scared of anything? Try bumping into the creepy Adams family, a murderous sheriff, a vampire master, witches, the 'REC' epidemic, the dead and other terrifying characters will be the protagonists of many theatrical performances and parades that will take place throughout the day. Watch out, they do not like anyone who crosses their path!
'Horror in the Lake', 'The Jungle of Fear', 'It's Halloween in Sesamo Aventura', 'The Halloween Family Inn' are just a selection of the spooky shows. Of course, do not forget 'RET', which cleverly recreates the entire scenario of the film.
Fireworks, acrobatics, live music and special effects will feature in this unique event which immerses you in a Halloween world. So come and scream, laugh and enjoy the experience with friends and family!
Christmas
Why not join in the christmas cheer at PortAventura park and sing some merry Songs, marvel at colorful lights and perhaps receive some amazing gifts...from Santa Claus! There is also an event for the wise men on the 5th of January.
White Nights
Summer also has its place at PortAventura park. During the summer nights, the park will open until the early hours of the morning to become a summer party venue. Let yourself be dazzled by the mesmerising music, spectacular colours, incredible costumes and dance performances that will make the nights a truly unique and colourful experience.
Oktoberfest
Do you like beer? Have you always wanted to experience Oktoberfest? For a few days, PortAventura becomes a beer paradise it embraces the ubiquitously adopted German tradition. The Far West and Mexico are suitably decorated for the occasion; offering special German menus and exclusive shows, bands of German traditional music, ballet with Bavarian costumes and shows with the most loved characters in the park.
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PortAventura Park Location
PortAventura park is located in the municipality of Vila-seca, the province of Tarragona, and very close to the tourist center of Salou. You can reach it by car or bus (company Plana Line 4), Taxi, or with GoldCar, the official car rental of PortAventura.
GPS coordinates: to reach the resort: Latitude: 41o05'15.46"N Longitude: 01o09'26.02"E
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Photos of PortAventura Park
Featured videos
PortAventura Day One Vlog May 2019
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