Port Aventura, aka Spanish Disneyland, is one of the most popular amusement parks in the world. As the second largest Disneyland in the Old World, it is in no way inferior to its Parisian counterpart and even has its own advantages.
PortAventura - a Spanish fairy tale for children and adults
Port Aventura is a unique and unique, fabulous and magical, impressive and mesmerizing amusement park, which is sometimes called the Spanish Disneyland. It is one of the youngest amusement parks in Europe. The idea of its creation belongs to three companies, and not Spanish, but American: Universal Studios, Tussauds Group and Anheuser-Busch.
This park opened its doors to visitors in 1995. Every year PortAventura is improving, new attractions appear, the quality of service and service improves. Few of the visitors leave this park in a gloomy mood.
What's interesting about Spanish Disneyland
About three million people visit Spanish Disneyland every year, and this figure is growing steadily every year. This park is an iconic place not only for tourists, but also for the Spaniards themselves. This is not surprising as it really has a lot to see!
On its impressive area of 117 hectares, there are more than four dozen attractions for both children and adults. It differs from other similar amusement parks in that it is divided into thematic zones based on geography. Visitors will be able to choose the sector that is closer to them.
"Mediterranean"
Everyone who comes to PortAventura gets into this zone, since it is located right at the entrance. In it you can find a large number of cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops. Of the entertainment, Furius Baco deserves special attention - an attraction with acceleration to 135 kilometers per hour in just three seconds! The sensations from such a flight are literally indescribable.
"Mexico"
In this area, fun and riot of colors reign. Everything here is lurid, colorful and inviting. From entertainment, El Diablo-Tren de la Mina deserves attention - an American race with a very long route.
No other Disneyland in the world has as many roller coasters as Spanish.
"Wild West"
This area is literally imbued with the cowboy spirit: here you can admire the typical American landscapes and picturesque houses. Stampida entertainment - races on wooden trolleys and Silver River Flume - a water attraction that simulates descent along a mountain river, are very popular in this sector.
"China"
Perhaps this area is the most visited in PortAventura. Many visitors to the park are eager to get to Dragon Khan, the Chinese equivalent of a roller coaster. This ride is characterized by the effect of a lost seat, so if your nerves are naughty, it is better not to try them again.
"Sesame"
This is an area for the smallest visitors to the park. Children from three years old are allowed there. There you can ride airplanes, an airplane, toy cars in the form of fish and, of course, meet cartoon characters.
The park also has a thematic zone "Polynesia". Its most popular attraction is Sea Odyssey, an excellent 4D cinema that will provide a vivid experience.
How to find Disneyland in Spain
Port Aventura is located in a rather cozy and very hospitable town of Salou. It is located in the Catalan province of Tarragona, on the "golden coast" of the Costa Dorada. The city is famous not only for Disneyland, but also for its beautiful beaches marked with blue flags, green parks, picturesque coves and welcoming residents.
From Barcelona "Port Aventura" is separated by 90 kilometers (about 1.5 hours by bus). With the capital of Spain, Madrid, the situation is more complicated. The distance from it to Salou is not close - 500 kilometers. To overcome it, it is better to use a high-speed train, but in this case the travel time will be at least 5-6 hours, but you will not have to complain about the comfort of the trip.
The distance from Valencia to PortAventura is also decent - 350 kilometers. It can also be overcome by high speed train. The only consolation is that the places along which this train passes are very picturesque.
