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Aqualand is a spectacular aqua park in Vasto that is perfect for all the family – adrenaline seekers, nature enthusiasts and sun worshippers alike! About 50 minutes drive from Villa Ducale in Abruzzo, it is ideally situated so you can visit when you have a day free, without having to plan in advance. This is especially convenient, as we would recommend you visit a water park on a fairly warm, sunny day to make the most of the water-fuelled fun.

For those of you that love the thrill of water slides, you will discover around a mile of slides at Aqualand, ranging from the terrifyingly-exciting Kamikaze vertical drop slide or the high speed hill slide where you can race to the finish against your family and friends, to the gentler ride along the slow-moving rapids. There are even a couple of mini slides especially for babies and younger children, so they too can enjoy the excitement of the water park.

Aqualand also offers 3,000 square metres of swimming pools to enjoy, including everyone’s favourite – the wave pool! There is even a whirlpool where you can sit amongst massaging bubbles, perfect for lifting any stress away. Isn’t that what holidays are for after all? So whether you want to ride the waves, have a relaxing swim or complete some lengths for a bit of exercise, there is a pool for you.

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There are so many more attractions than just swimming pools and water slides to discover at Aqualand, however. For example, you can choose to watch a musical or dancing show at the Aqualand Theatre or take part in some sports and fitness, including the gym. There are also lots of wide open green spaces where you can enjoy a spot of sunbathing, reading a book or eating an ice-cream.

Another favourite attraction you will find at Aqualand is the petting farm. With many different animals including ponies, donkeys, rabbits and goats, the whole family, especially the younger children, will adore being able to pet the cute animals.

As you can imagine, at the end of a day out at Aqualand everyone will be feeling extremely tired after lots of laughter and exhilarating fun. And when the kids are fast asleep in bed early, you can enjoy a nice relaxing evening – that’s if you’re not fast asleep too!

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Ötztal Valley Resorts have a total of more than 300 km of ski slopes, which lie at an altitude ranging from 1377 to 3340 meters above sea level and thus can boast an elevation of nearly 2,000 metres. The most famous ski resort of Ötztal is exclusive Sölden, which offers about 150 kilometers of ski slopes, spreading partially on two glaciers and three peaks with a height exceeding 3,000 meters above sea level. This makes Sölden really a unique ski resort in Austrian Alps. More than 100 kilometers of slopes has another luxury resort Obergurgl-Hochgurgl. But Ötztal is also suitable for cross-country skiers as you can find here around 185 kilometres of cross-country trails.

Ski pass prices and opening hours
Lifts in the Ötztal runs from 8:30 to 16:30. One-day ski pass costs €45 in the most popular resorts like Sölden and Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, and six-day ski pass costs about €230.

Also an offer of après-ski activities is on a high level in Ötztal. In addition to restaurants, bars, shops, you can try out all sorts of winter sports and the icing on the cake is a luxury aqua park situated in the town Längenfeld.

For further info visit oetztal.com website.

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Aquapark Zakopane offers lots of great water attractions. It is ideal for swimming as it offers a large 25 meters long swimming pool, with a depth between 130 and 150 cm and three swimming lanes. Another recreational pool has been created just for fun. It is equipped with water jets that provide a massage after which you can rest at the deckchairs around the pool.

But its major attraction is a large pool with geothermal water at a temperature of 30.5 °C. It is located on the terrace in front of the aquapark and from it you can enjoy views of the great snowy peaks of the High Tatras. Aquapark also have two water slides with a length of 167 and 106 meters. You can relax in one of the 6 types of whirlpools, where the temperature reaches 36 °C. For enjoying much more fun you can try “wild river”. Aquapark is suitable also for the youngest children and offers a smaller pool with a temperature of 33 °C.

If you get wet or tired at hiking throughout High Tatras, or after a cold day in winter skiing you surely enjoy several types of saunas (Finnish sauna – 96-100 °C, Bio sauna – 65 °C, salt sauna – 30-40 °C, or winter cabin – 10-15 °C). In addition, it has a steam bath and relaxation room.

There is also a modern bowling alley, which is open daily from 10.00 to 22.00. Aquapark Zakopane offers swimming courses and stays for children with defective posture. There are also several restaurants waiting for hungry visitors. Swimming pools at the water park is open from 9.00 to 22.00. Basic admission is 50,00 zł for the whole day.

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It is perhaps mistakenly called water park, because in addition to all kinds of aquatic attractions you can find also the animation programs (such as Latin-American dance, diving lessons, water spinning), or even a gym, bungee jump, climbing wall. There are several thematic attractions – FUNNY LAND for kids, Hemingway port, great acrobatic shows at the 30 m long pirate ship.

In short – it makes no sense to describe all of the largest Italian aquapark in this article. If you want to know more about how to spend time here, we recommend to check out the interactive map at the park official website.

Aqualandia Water Park is open daily from May to September from 10:00 to 18:00.

Admission:
Children up to 100 cm – FREE
Children up to 140 cm – €23
Adults – €27
Adults over 60 years – €23

Admission only for the afternoon (2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Children up to 140 cm – €19
Adults – €23

All attractions except bungee jumping are included in the price.

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Dedicated to providing enjoyment and fun for virtually all ages, Aquaboulevard has beautiful tropical surroundings, with the air and water inside the complex being kept at a very comfortable 29 degrees Celsius all year.

The Aquaboulevard is situated within a massive sports complex that has tennis courts, a complete gym, squash courts and a fitness centre along with lots of other facilities, which is a great place to keep up with your sporting passion or just to go and have some fun and relax.

As well as the indoor part of Aquaboulevard, there is an outside section with outdoor pools, even a beach and a grass area for sunbathing.

You will also find a 14 screen cinema complex and no less than seven restaurants and one that overlooks the pool does some fantastic meat dishes, plus there is a sports store and a play area. There is also a wave machine in one pool that is turned on and off at different intervals throughout the day, but there are lots of other pools as well, so all members of the family can enjoy themselves, plus there are some Jacuzzi‘s.

The whole day adult ticket costs 25 Euros.

Within any public swimming pool in France everyone must have fitted swim wear, so the men are not allowed to wear shorts, they need to be trunks like a professional swimmer would wear and the ladies have to wear a full swimming costume. This is also the same for the children as well, so be prepared, otherwise you will have to purchase these in the shop before being allowed to go in.

Children under the age of three are not allowed to access the Aqua Park and an adult must accompany any child below the age of twelve.

The Aquaboulevard is open seven days a week from 9am to 9pm during the weekdays and from 8am to 9pm at the weekends.

Address & Contact Details:

Aquaboulevard
4 to 6 Rue Louis Armand
75015
Paris
France

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Located just beside the Holiday Village Tatralandia, countless people make their way to the aquapark every single year in order to relax in the pristine hot mineral waters which abound within the park. In order to ensure that your trip is enjoyable, there are also a number of resorts, hotels and boarding houses that can be found in or around the village. However, most people who choose to visit the aqua park tend to stay in the nearby town of Liptovský Mikuláš which offers even more amenities and accommodations.

Not only are there a number of pools to swim in, there are also toboggans and other nearby attractions that will keep you busy for days. It is also interesting to note that there are several pools that can be found within the Aquapark Tatralandia that also contained seawater. There are also lots of playgrounds for kids and adults as well as Relax centre with Sauna World.

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The area in which the Aquapark Tatralandia is located, is known as one of the most mountainous regions in all of Slovakia. As such, while you are relaxing in the warm waters of the park, you can overlook the picturesque landscapes of the surrounding foothills and peaks. But don’t worry if you get tired of swimming, because there are plenty water slides, deck chairs as well as cafés that can be found in and around the area. For your safety, each one of the pools is monitored by a certified lifeguard.

So whether you are a resident of Slovakia, or just visiting the country for the summer, choosing to stop by and check out the Aquapark Tatralandia will be a very rewarding experience for any traveller with or without kids of any age.

The basic whole-day admission is €19. You can find more information on the official site of Aquapark Tatralandia.

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