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Looking for water parks near Javea? If you’re looking to cool off and have some fun in the sun, Javea has some fantastic waterparks nearby that are sure to provide endless hours of entertainment. Whether you’re travelling with kids or just looking to enjoy the thrill of the slides and rides, there’s a water park for everyone!
I’ve also included some hotels near all of the water parks in case you’re looking to stay and play.
If you’re willing to drive for around an hour outside of Javea, you’ll find some of the best water parks in the area, including:
- Aqualandia (buy Aqualandia tickets here)
- Aqua Natura (buy Aqua Natura tickets here)
- Aquopolis
It’s important to note that all of the waterparks featured in this article are family-friendly and offer a variety of amenities and facilities to make every visit enjoyable and convenient. You’ll find restaurants and food options on-site, as well as restrooms, changing rooms, and other facilities that you may need during your visit.
Aqualandia Benidorm
Aqualandia is a family-friendly aqua park with towering slides, swimming pools & splash pools for young kids, and well-known (and visited) by the locals of Javea. Whether you prefer the thrill of the slides or the relaxation of the lazy river, you’ll find it all at this locally popular waterpark.
NOTE: AQUALANDIA IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR THE WINTER SEASON. It will reopen on May 25th, 2025 to start the summer season.
Aqualandia usually opens its doors in June, when the weather is just right for enjoying the water park to the fullest. The park’s opening hours are from 10:00am – 7:00pm on most days, during the peaks summer season (June-August) the park is open from 10:00am – 8:00pm.
You can buy Aqualandia tickets here through Get Your Guide using our link.
Where is Aqualandia?
Aqualandia is located on the outskirts of Benidorm, which is roughly a 55-minute drive from Javea. It’s one of the cities I recommend visiting as part of our best day trips from Javea.
Aqualandia’s Best Attractions
Aqualandia is home to Europe’s highest-standing slide and the world’s highest capsule slide – the Verti-Go. This slide will see you reach speeds of 100km/h. If you’re a thrill seeker, this is a must-visit!
The Big-Bang is also a set of 5 tall, high-speed slides that Aqualandia is well-known for.
If you have young children, Aqualandia has dedicated children’s rides like the Mini Zig Zag, and play areas such as the Laguna, and Adventure Land which also has children’s rides.
Where to stay that’s close to Aqualandia Water Park
Looking for hotels near Aqualandia? It might be more comfortable to stay a night in Benidorm near Aqualandia, so you can fully enjoy your time at the water park and have plenty of time to explore Benidorm afterwards. There’s plenty to do and see there so why not take the opportunity to explore.
Hotel Magic Aqua Rock Gardens
Hotel Magic Aqua Rock Gardens is a 4 star hotel not too far from Aqualandia (7 minute drive) that we’d recommend staying at if visiting. It even has its own waterslides and hot tubs so you can continue the water park fun after visiting Aqualandia.
- Ideal for families
- Pools with water slides and hot tubs
- 2-minute walk from Levante beach (150 metres)
- Children’s play area
You can book a room on Magic Aqua Rock Gardens on Booking.com.
Hotel Deloix
We recommend staying at Hotel Deloix, a 4-star hotel which is a 10-minute walk away from Aqualandia and Mundomar, and only 1.5km distance from the centre of Benidorm and its famous Levante beach.
- Child-friendly with family rooms available
- Swimming pools and wellness centre
- Buffet restaurant with show cooking
- Located near a regular bus service to Benidorm centre
You can book a room here on Booking.com.
Melia Benidorm
Melia Benidorm is another hotel close to Aqualandia that we’d recommend staying at. Melia Benidorm is a little further away than Hotel Deloix but closer to Benidorm. being 800m away from Benidorm’s Levante beach.
- Child-friendly with family rooms available
- Various restaurants, a poolside snack bar and a piano bar
- Children’s play area and seasonal kid’s club
- Breakfast included with your stay
- Located 800m from Benidorm’s Levante beach
You can book a room at Melia Benidorm here on Booking.com.
Aqua Natura Benidorm
Aqua Natura is a unique and exciting waterpark also located in Benidorm. With a focus on education and conservation, Aqua Natura not only offers a variety of thrilling water rides and attractions but also provides visitors with the opportunity to learn about the local flora and fauna. From the thrilling slides to the interactive dolphin show, there’s something for everyone at Aqua Natura.
NOTE: AQUA NATURA IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR THE WINTER SEASON. It will reopen for the 2025 Summer season (hasn’t announced its dates yet!)
You can buy Aqua Natura tickets here through Get Your Guide using our link.
Where is Aqua Natura?
Aqua Natura is a 45-minute drive from Javea.
Aqua Natura’s Best Attractions
Aqua Natura has many adventurous rides if you’re a thrill-seeker.
Their flagship ride, La Cresta, is a slide roller-coaster that propels riders off an 8-metre high ramp into the air.
They also have a number of high-speed slides, including the Kamikaze, the Niagara and the Speed Hole.
There are plenty of children’s areas to enjoy at Aqua Natura too.
Interestingly, Aqua Natura is also part of Terra Natura, which is one of the largest zoos in the area, teeming with exotic animals from all over the globe, including elephants, tigers, rhinoceros, and so much more. You can buy combined tickets for the Terra Natura Zoo and Aqua Natura, which makes for an extremely fun family day out.
You can buy combined Terra Natura and Aqua Natura tickets through Get Your Guide using our link.
Where to stay that’s close to Aqua Natura Water Park
Looking for hotels near Aqua Natura? As we said above when looking for places to stay near Aqualandia, we’d definitely recommend spending a day or two in Benidorm, so you don’t have to rush your visit to Aqua Natura and have some time to explore more of what Benidorm has to offer. You can even spend the second day visiting Terra Natura, or even Terra Mitica! We’ve rounded up a couple of the best places below that are located nearby or a short 10-minute drive to Aqua Natura.
Magic Natura Resort
Magic Natura resort is a Polynesian themed resort located right next to Aqua Natura and Terra Natura, making it a briliant hotel for families. Access to the two parks is conviniently included in the stay. Benidorm and its beach can be reached in 10 minutes’ drive.
- Hotel Stay INCLUDED with access to Aqua Natura Water park and Terra Natura Zoo
- Swimming pool
- Buffet restaurant with show cooking
- Located near Terra Mitica and Villaitana Golf Course
You can book a room here on Booking.com.
Apartamentos La Rosita Old Town
We recommend staying at Apartamentos La Rosita located in Benidorm Old Town. They offer fully equipped apartments in Benidorm, making it the perfect location to stop after visiting Aqua Natura to explore Benidorm. Levante Beach is only a 300m walk away, perfect for a beach day or exploring the incredible seafront restaurants.
- Entire apartment available, perfect for a family or a group of friends
- Located 300m from Benidorm’s Levante Beach (less than a 5-minute walk) with seafront restaurants
- The local Benidorm market is nearby
- Located near Benidorm centre
You can book an apartment here on Booking.com.
Melia Villaitana
Melia Villaitana is a luxury resort, located a 5-minute drive from Aqua Natura. Based on a traditional Mediterranean village, inviting guests to meander through its streets to provide a truly unique visual and immersive experience. If you fancy spending the next day playing a round of golf, you will have two to choose from. While the price point is significantly higher than the La Rosita apartments, the higher cost reflects a truly memorable and superior quality experience that justifies the investment.
- Family-friendly suites are available
- A 5-minute drive from Aqua Natura, a 10-minute drive to Benidorm centre
- Activities in the resort include golf, and swimming in their huge swimming pools
- Incredible scenic views of the Benidorm cityscape and sea
- Exclusive ‘The Level’ Lounge with open bar and private buffet, daily cocktails, press and concierge services
You can book a room at Melia Villaitana here on Booking.com.
Aquopolis Cullera
Aquapolis is a waterpark that offers a full day of fun for the whole family, located on the outskirts of the beautiful town of Cullera. With a variety of exciting rides and attractions.
NOTE: AQUAPOLIS IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR THE WINTER SEASON. It will reopen for the 2025 Summer season (hasn’t announced its dates yet!)
Where is Aquapolis?
Aquopolis is roughly a 55-minute drive from Javea. While the other water parks are based closer to Alicante in the south, Aquopolis is based in the north, near to Valencia.
Aquapolis’ Best Attractions
Aquapolis offers plenty of rides and slides for thrillseekers, including the Calypso, the Rapids, and the Black Hole.
Aquapolis offers amazing and fun parks such as Indiana Lake for the whole family to enjoy and create fun memories together. From ziplines, hanging ropes, slides and high jumps, the lake has it all! Aquopolis even challenges visitors to make it all the way around Indiana Lake without getting wet!
We hope this has helped you discover the amazing water parks near to Javea – definitely try to visit at least one on your trip… you won’t regret it!
