Water slides have never been just for children, and even less so when it comes to water slides. In Tenerife, the water parks represent yet another reason why thousands of people visit the largest of the islands that make up the Canary archipelago year after year. And that is because here, in Tenerife, you will find some of the largest water parks in Europe.

The island has several amusement parks where the water rides stand out, although most water parks are in the south of Tenerife.

The amusement parks in Santa Cruz de Tenerife are popular, and you can find affordable prices for everyone. Visiting any of these parks is the best way to liven up your trip to the island and deal with the scorching heat.

These are the main places where you can go to enjoy the slides and pools found in Tenerife's water parks.

What are the best water parks on the island of Tenerife?

- Aqualand Costa Adeje: This park has rides for the whole family to enjoy. For fans of thrill rides, there are rides up to 20 metres high and almost 200 metres long. On some thrilling rides like Tsunami or the Kamikaze, you will feel like you're flying.

But the little ones won't miss out on feeling the adrenaline and thrills either. For them, you will find a plethora of attractions for a fun time, including some of the most outstanding ones, such as the Pirate Port or the Adventure Island.

This water park in Tenerife also has a massive wave pool and a dolphinarium with shows that display how incredible this species can be. They have more than a dozen dolphins that demonstrate their intelligence and potential through interaction with their trainers. Click here to buy tickets for Aqualand Tenerife.

- Siam Park: Without a doubt, this is one of the best water parks you will visit in Adeje. It has more than twenty attractions for all preferences with different themes so you won't get tired of them.

You'll reach more than 80 km per hour, launching yourself from attractions such as the Power Tower from a height of 28 metres. You'll slide down the Patong rapids on mats or enjoy a fun family time on the world's biggest man-made wave, which is more than three metres high.

If you like the water but do not want to feel the tension or vertigo from rides, we have a solution for this. In these water parks in Tenerife, you can opt for the rest areas surrounded by pools and hammocks where you can spend a quiet afternoon. If these pools are not enough or you don't want to be surrounded by slides, you can go to specific areas such as the César Manrique Maritime Park or the Oasis Los Gigantes. These little paradises offer the chance to swim in large pools just a few metres from the coast, and you can enjoy the horizon from one of the deckchairs where you can relax.

- Puerto de la Cruz: In the north of the island of Tenerife, enjoy another water park with a lake, swimming pools and terraces to cool off and have fun on a summer day. It is an ideal spot for tourists and locals alike. Away from the noisy city, here you can swim and enjoy a fantastic day in the water. And then there is one of the best zoos in Europe, Loro Parque, to continue a day of adventures.

On your visit to the island, you can take in the beautiful beaches, the majestic Teide and the natural landscapes, all surrounded by the idyllic temperatures so envied on the mainland. But the cherry on top of the cake is a visit to the water parks famous throughout the island, the mainland and even beyond our borders.

One of the virtues of these parks is that they are suitable for all ages. From the youngest to the oldest, everyone will enjoy a day filled with thrill and adrenaline. These different attractions are made to appeal to couples, families, large groups, etc.

There are many reasons to visit Tenerife, and its water parks are one of them. Get ready to go on all the rides you can because there are not many parks as acclaimed by fans of massive slides as the ones you will find on this Canary Island. Are you going to miss them?