The 10 Best Theme Parks and Attractions in Tenerife

Among the best things to do in Tenerife, you should definitely include a visit to an amusement park. Many of them have rollercoasters, towering slides, fun jungle-themed areas and much more. Each park has a different theme that you’re sure to love.

Whilst some parks transport you to a jungle teeming with animals or to water-based adventures, others are more laid-back. In Tenerife, you’ll find simple parks with slides, little trains and bumper cars. These are ideal for parents to relax in a restaurant whilst the children have fun. In Tenerife, you’ll find all kinds of parks!

Siam Park is the most famous park in Gran Canaria. It is located on the Costa de Adeje in Tenerife. Its theme is inspired by Thai architecture and it has set several world records thanks to its artificial wave. This attraction reaches a height of four metres.

This park is so famous that it is known for its rollercoaster and is even said to be the best water park in the world. You can visit it at any time of year. Bear in mind that during the summer it is open from 10 am to 6 pm.

In this park you’ll find around 15 water attractions that will get your adrenaline pumping. One of them is the Tower of Power, a slide around 28 metres high. When you launch yourself down this slide, you’ll pass through an aquarium full of sharks and manta rays. Fancy a go?

You can also try the Jungle Snake, Coco Beach, Bodhi Trail, Mai Thai River and other incredible attractions. The average cost of admission to this theme park is around €30. Children under three years old get in for free. Inside, you’ll find toilets, restaurants, changing rooms and even private cabins.

Practical information

• Location: Av. Siam, s/n, 38660 Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.

• When to go: it is open all year round.

• Price: general admission €40.

• Opening hours: from 10 am to 6 pm.

Aqualand Costa Adeje is a water park ideal for the whole family. It is located in the south of Tenerife and, as well as enjoying the rides, you can watch dolphin shows and even try out the hot tub. The average ticket price is €30 for adults and €15 for children.

If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush at this park, try the Tsunami, a 21-metre-high ride with a 180-metre course. Another similar attraction is Ciclones, very much like the Tsunami but featuring 360-degree spins with light effects: it’s mind-blowing! In total, there are nine extreme rides generally recommended for children over 10 and adults.

The little ones can have fun in the Kidzworld area. There you’ll find Pirate Harbour, full of slides, hideaways, tunnels and much more. Meanwhile, in Mega Adventureland, they can enjoy slightly larger slides that are just right for their size. Finally, they can use the Kids Pool, a safe and calm pool, which also has slides.

If you’re interested in dolphins, you can visit a special area where you can interact with them. You’ll be accompanied at all times by specialised guides and instructors. If you’d like to see them in their natural habitat, I recommend taking a dolphin and whale watching tour in Tenerife.

Practical information

• Location: Av. Austria, 15, 38660 Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
• When to go: any time of year.
• Price: around €30 for adults and €15 for children.
• Opening hours: from 10 am to 5 pm.

Loro Parque is another must-visit attraction during your stay in Tenerife. It is located in the north of the island and tickets cost an average of €30. It takes its name from the parrots and macaws, the park’s most attractive and charismatic animals. As you stroll through the park, you’ll hear them chattering.

The park is full of beautiful tropical vegetation, including stunning orchids and palm trees. In one area, you can see dolphins, sea lions and other marine animals. You can also watch a show featuring six orcas that live in the park – isn’t that amazing? Elsewhere in the park, you’ll find lions, gorillas, jaguars and tigers.

In this area, children can learn about nature and see over 400 animal species. What’s more, they can experience an adrenaline-filled jungle adventure. They’ll cross suspension bridges, explore the inside of a tree and ride the Orca Train – it’ll be an exciting journey!

Practical information

• Location: Av. Loro Parque, s/n, 38400 Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.

• When to go: any time of year.

• Price: around €30.

• Opening hours: from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm.

Light Park, or the Great World of Chinese Lanterns, is a theme park featuring 800 light installations. You’ll also find a dragon around 40 metres long, a forest of deer, flamingos and many other luminous creatures that look like they’ve stepped out of a fairy tale.

Through modern technology and ancient Chinese traditions, each of these creatures tells a legend from Chinese culture. Among the shows you’ll see, the highlight is the polar bear and panda bear playing with the little ones amidst soap bubbles. As well as the illuminated attractions, you can sample Chinese cuisine at the Jardín del Dragón restaurant.

Although many of the things you’ll see here are exhibitions, this park also has attractions that children will love. The Viking ship and the train are fully illuminated and packed with thrills. Each ride costs around €2.

Younger children can also play on the swings and jump on the park’s interactive lights. This experience is included in the ticket price. Visiting this park is undoubtedly one of the best things you can do with children in Tenerife.

Practical information

• Location: Parque del Galeón, 38670 Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.

• When to go: all year round.

• Price: around €15.

• Opening hours: from 7 pm to 8 pm.

If you love jungle animals, you must visit Jungle Park in Tenerife. In this park, you can see and learn about exotic animals such as eagles, falcons, orangutans, cheetahs, penguins, meerkats and many more. You’ll also find fun attractions for thrilling adventures.

Among the most entertaining attractions is the Bob. This is a slide around 800 metres long where children ride in small vehicles. To take part in this adventure, you’ll need to pay a few extra euros. You’ll also find the Jungle Raid, a fun circuit of bridges, ropes and tunnels stretching over 300 metres. This attraction is included in the ticket price.

As well as the jungle adventures, you can explore a slightly spooky area: the bat cave, a hidden spot in the park where you can learn all about these nocturnal animals. If you’re looking for some peace and quiet afterwards, you can head to the water lily lake.

Other activities you’ll love include visiting the cactarium dedicated to cactus cultivation or having your photo taken with the eagles. You’ll also have the chance to feed animals such as turtles, ducks and flamingos. Entry to this park costs an average of €40.

Practical information

• Location: Urb. Águilas del Teide, s/n, Km. 3, 38640 Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
• When to go: any time of year.
• Price: around €40.
• Opening hours: from 10 am to 5.30 pm.

Drago Siam is a park designed especially for children. It is located in the Siam Mall shopping centre and has plenty of facilities for little ones to enjoy for hours on end. The average cost of tickets to this park is €10.

Inside the park, you’ll find the Cars Circuit, where children can drive small cars and race against each other. They can also play on the American Track, a multi-adventure area packed with slides leading to a ball pit, ramps and much more. Do your little ones like the sound of that?

This park also has children’s machines where they can play various sports or take part in activities that test participants’ intelligence and skill. You can play here too! Another much more fun and exciting attraction is the Wattman Train, where children can speed around the circuit.

Other eye-catching attractions include the Cloud, the Princess Castle, Star Blue (the galactic car), and more. This park is generally open from 11 am until 9 pm. It also has a restaurant where you can have lunch or dinner.

Practical information

• Location: Siam Mall Shopping Centre, Avda. de Siam nº 3, unit Z8 (Adeje-Tenerife).
• When to go: any time of year.
• Price: around €10.
• Opening hours: from 11 am to 9 pm.

Kids Land Park is a park located inside the Pasarela Shopping Centre, right next to La Pepa food market. It’s ideal for children to let off steam for a while on the attractions whilst their parents enjoy lunch right next door. If you have time, you can even organise your children’s birthday party at this lovely park.

Inside, you’ll find attractions which, although simple, are great fun for children aged three and above. Highlights include trampolines, slides, bouncy castles and even a ball pit full of colourful balls – I’m sure your children will love it!

This park has another branch at the Rosa Center shopping centre in Playa Paraíso. Its usual opening hours from Monday to Thursday are from 4 pm to 10 pm. From Friday to Sunday, you can visit from 11 am to 10 pm. At this park, admission is charged by the hour and is usually around €3 per hour.

Practical information

• Location: Pasarela Shopping Centre and Rosa Centre.

• When to go: any month of the year.

• Price: €3 per hour.

• Opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 4 pm to 10 pm. Friday to Sunday from 11 am to 10 pm.

La Gesta Park is the largest children’s playground in Tenerife. It covers around 2,000 square metres and commemorates the attempt by British Admiral Horatio Nelson to conquer the island. This park was created to help children and their parents learn about the history of Tenerife in a fun way.

The park features more than twenty play areas and attractions. These include boats, swings, slides, hammocks and even a telescope. Many of these elements are linked to the Gesta, such as the English ship HMS Theseus and the Fox cutter. You’ll also find a 15-metre zip line and a trampoline. The park can accommodate up to 500 children.

This park is open to the public all year round and admission is free. It was only opened in 2022, so the facilities are in perfect condition. If you’re staying in Tenerife for at least seven days, I’d encourage you to include a visit to this park.

Practical information

• Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
• When to go: any month of the year.
• Price: free entry.
• Opening hours: any time of day.

Lukas Park is a children’s playground for the whole family. Unlike the other parks on this list, this one is ideal for hosting parties and summer camps. Inside the park, you’ll find an amazing slide and ball pit, areas filled with toys and even a mini basketball court.

The most fun part of the park is the mini disco. It features a variety of children’s music, lots of colours and music. Whilst the children play and have fun, parents can stay in a special area for them where they can watch TV and have a snack.

If you’d like to take part in one of the camps held at the park, please note that admission costs approximately €15. This venue has the capacity to accommodate at least 500 children .

Practical information

• Location: Lukas Park Children’s Playground. Ramblas Santa Cruz, 106, 38004.
• When to go: when booking a place for a party or camp.
• Price: each child must pay around €15.
• Opening hours: opening hours depend on the activity taking place in the park.

Monkey Park is a zoo where you’ll find many monkeys of different species. The main attraction of this park is that you can go in and stroke the lemurs and marmosets. Children love interacting with these curious little creatures.

Inside the park, you’ll find several petting areas where you can touch the smaller, non-dangerous monkeys. My advice is not to try to pick them up or stroke them, as they generally don’t like this. If you simply go in and watch them or chat for a while, they’ll gradually come closer to you – and soon they’ll be climbing onto your shoulder!

For more interaction with the monkeys, you can offer them food. Never give them bread or biscuits! In the park, you’ll find boxes containing vegetables specially prepared for these animals. Bear in mind that looking after their diet is vital for their health. What’s more, if you give them something they like, they’ll surely come running towards you.

You can visit this park at any time of year. Tickets cost an average of €10 and opening hours are from 9.30 am to 4 pm. You’re sure to have a pleasant and peaceful time here, interacting with and learning about nature and the animal kingdom.

Practical information

• Location: Calle Llano Azul, 17 - Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
• When to go: it can be visited at any time of year.
• Price: around €10 for adults and €5 for children.
• Opening hours: from 9.30 am to 4 pm.