Catalonia is one of the most important provinces of our country. Its history and culture have always been very peculiar and interesting and the same happens with the activities it offers to its inhabitants or visitors. Among the activities you can do, under our point of view, one of the most fun is to go to a water park. Certainly, it is the perfect place to take your children in those summer months when there is no school and you don't know what to do with them.

We are sure that many of its water parks are familiar to you because they are nationally known for having the best facilities. Did you know that, in the ranking of the best water parks in Spain, many of them are located in Catalonia? If you have not yet felt like going to one, don’t worry, because after reading everything we are going to tell you, you will want to go to one tomorrow.

Where are the best water parks in Catalonia?

• Salou: this town in Tarragona is known for being the perfect destination for those who love surfing or windsurfing. If you want to feel the same adrenaline that you would feel on a board, but you want to do it in a more original way, then don’t hesitate to go to its water park. You can have a blast in one of its pools or go down its slides, considered one of the fastest in Europe, are you going to miss it?

• Vilassar de Dalt: in this area of Barcelona is waiting for you a water park where even the oldest members of the family will have a great time. It has 22 slides, so plan which one you are going to go down first because once you get there and see them, you will want to slide down all of them. If you want a plan for the whole family, this place is perfect for you, because of how well located it is and how complete it is.

• Palafolls: in this Barcelona municipality you will find a water park that not only offers its facilities for you to spend a day full of fun. There you can also enjoy some animal shows. Of course, your children will love to come here and spend a day full of excitement. We assure you that it is impossible for them to get bored in this park because of the amount of things to do.

• Roses: if you are in the Costa Brava you can't miss this water park in Girona. This town in recent years has experienced a fairly strong economic growth, and having this water park, it is normal that it is now a much better-known place. If you want an extreme experience, and feel a lot of adrenaline, then this water park is what you are looking for. Can you imagine coming with your friends and celebrating your birthday here? Well, you can, because among its services you can also enjoy its relaxation areas, perfect to go for a drink.

What types of attractions are there in a water park in Catalonia?

In the water parks of this province you can find some of the best attractions in Europe. Some of them are in the ranking of the fastest and others are considered the longest. In these parks there are so many types of attractions that you will have to make a schedule so that you have time to slide down all of them. For this reason, we bring you a list of the services that you will find in every Catalan water park.

Keep in mind that if your child is less than 1.20 meters tall, they won't be able to go on certain slides because they may be too fast for them, but they will be able to go on others that are calmer. The slow river or the wave pool are two of the attractions that all members of the family can enjoy, since it doesn’t matter your age or weight.

The slides are certainly one of the most fun attractions. Some of them, like the free fall ones, have a minimum age and height requirement, but other simpler ones are perfect to do with your children. In many of them you can jump on the same float as them, so if your little one is scared, hold their hand tight and slide into the fun!

When is the best time of the year to go to the water parks?

Although this depends on the water park you decide to go to, normally they are all open all year round, no matter what season it is. However, we recommend you to go in the hottest months, especially in July and August when temperatures rise in Catalonia. Cooling off in a water park is, without a doubt, the best activity you can do with your family or friends to beat the heat. In the rest of the months, t is also a very good idea to go, but keep in mind that if it rains or if the temperatures drop a lot, it is better not to go to a water park.

What do I need to bring to a water park?

To go to a water park, we recommend that you pack a spear swimming costume in your bag so that you don’t get cold with a wet swimsuit all day, a towel, a cap or hat to better withstand the sun, plenty of sunscreen, plenty of water and of course some flip-flops or booties. All this is important to bring for a day at a water park, however, when you go on a slide you can only wear your swimsuit. We recommend that you leave your watches and valuable jewelry at home, as they can get wet or lost and we don't want you to worry about anything other than having a great time. It is also a good idea to bring a snack, especially if you are going with children, as for sure they will get hungry after many hours of going down the slides.

Now you have all the information you need to enjoy the water parks in Catalonia. You just need to decide on one of them, book and dare to spend an amazing day.