Tenerife has a wide range of theme parks with different settings that offer fun proposals for all ages. Live a unique experience visiting the water parks, adventure parks, zoos, Chinese light parks, ethnographic parks, botanical parks and a trip to the medieval world.

A selection of the best amusement and theme parks:

Waterparks

Siam-Park

It has several water attractions such as giant slides, Mai Thai River, Naga Racer, wave pool, Sawasdee children's area, a floating market, restaurants, white sand beaches, tropical fish, waterfalls, tropical jungles and exquisite oriental architectural design. It has established itself as the best water park in the world according to TripAdvisor.

Aqualand

Combine the exciting fun of the slides, the tornado, the Rapids, the Tsunami, Multisurf, Twister Racer and the Flying Boats with the sublime relaxation of the outdoor Jacuzzi pool with heated water at 25 degrees and the area with all the attractions for children.

Maritime Park of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Beautiful pool complex located on the shores of the Atlantic, adorned by volcanic rocks, palm trees and ornamental plants along with saltwater waterfalls. It has a solarium, play areas, bar, restaurants and changing rooms.

lake Martianez

Set of swimming pools by the sea as well as being a garden and a sculpture museum by César Manrique. The area of the Lake stands out with more than 30,000 m2. In one of the pools you will find a bar inside the pool with a 25-meter pole. It has changing rooms, solarium, bars and restaurants.

Adventure parks

Forestal Park

Adventure park in the trees located in the Protected Landscape of Las Lagunetas at 1,400 meters above sea level. It offers the opportunity to fly down the longest zip line in the Canary Islands with more than 230 meters in length, cross suspension bridges, climb up to 30 meters high in a Canarian pine tree and jump on lianas.

Chinese lights park

More than a million light bulbs, 800 figures, silk and an ancient dragon over 40 meters long make up this park dedicated to the traditional Chinese lantern festival. Each figure tells a legend, gives life to fantastic creatures, animals, plants, the marine world, Chinese culture, international architecture and more.

Zoos

Loro Parque

Around 350 species of parrots can be seen. There is a dolphin and sea lion show, an aquarium with an underwater tunnel, a penguin farm and a Thai village. Everything is located in a huge park, which is worth seeing on its own.

Monkey Park

You will be able to observe the animals in their natural environment but without shows because it is currently a reproduction center for endangered animals. In the contact area you can interact and feed lemurs, monkeys and turtles. In addition to a great variety of primates, you will be able to see various types of exotic birds and visit the reptile house with snakes, iguanas and crocodiles.

Jungle Park

A landscaped jungle where you can see white tigers, leopards, lions, pumas and jaguars. There is also a flight show with exotic birds. The highlight for everyone is an 800 m long toboggan run, the waterfall, a suspension bridge and a stalactite cave with a waterfall.

Camel Park

In 1988 it was the first camel breeding center in Tenerife. Located in the south of the island, 10 minutes from Los Cristianos, in addition to offering camel rides, it is a farm where various types of animals live such as ducks, goats, donkeys, chickens, dogs and African gray parrots.

Camello Center

In the north of the island, in the municipality of El Tanque, you can take a camel ride, eat at a Canarian restaurant and see native animals such as goats, ponies, donkeys and camels.

Mariposario

In Icod de los Vinos in the north of the island you can visit the acclimatized tropical garden, made within a 400 m2 glass space, where some 800 butterflies from different parts of the world fly freely. You will be able to observe how they are born, how they reproduce and enjoy a small cinema with films from the world of insects. A few meters from the butterfly garden you will find the Parque del Drago Milenario de Tenerife. The tree, declared a National Monument in 1917, measures more than 16 meters high, 20 meters in diameter, 80 tons and 300 branches. In addition, the park is a lush extension of botanical gardens of more than three hectares, with impressive examples of native flora and rich cultural exhibitions.

Botanical Gardens

Acclimatization Garden La Orotava - Puerto de La Cruz

Just 20 minutes by car from Finca La Gaviota, it offers its visitors an impressive variety of plants, made up of more than 100 species of trees from all over the world. Among other things, the large ficuses with their mystical-looking and partially protruding aerial roots.

Palmetum

In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, next to the Maritime Park, you can visit a 12-hectare botanical garden dedicated to palm trees organized into "biogeographical sections" and which are cared for without using pesticides and fertilizers. An exuberant subtropical nature accompanied by waterfalls, streams, lakes and a museum.

Ethnographic Parks

Pyramids of Güímar

They are located on the east coast of the island of Tenerife, about 26 kilometers from the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. There are six constructions in the form of stepped pyramids. In 1991 it was discovered that the complex marks, on the one hand, the sunset on the day of the summer solstice and, on the other, the sunrise on the day of the winter solstice.

Journeys to the medieval world

San Miguel Castle

Built in 1987, it is a construction of 6,000 square meters with 17-meter towers, made with the "Canto" stone typical of the Canary Islands. You will be able to live a medieval experience with the Knights of the Round Table fighting on a 50 meter long sand track while enjoying the banquet.

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