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Kids O.C. - Things to do for kids of all ages.
 

The Orihuela Costa is a great place for the kids...kids of all ages that is.
From building sandcastles on the many beaches, a game of volleyball, a ride on the go-karts, a trip to the circus (usually in summertine), or splash landings at one of the many water parks in surrounding areas, stopping the kids being bored is easy.

Aquatastic Splash Landings.
 

There are a whole load of water parks around the Orihuela Costa, giving big and small (and great big) kids a chance to splash away, go on some hair-raising water slides and catch a wave or two, with the wave machines, all leading to a great day out for the whole family.




 

Aquopolis, Torrevieja.

                        
(0034) 902 345 008
The most local park to the Orihuela Costa, next to the Habaneras Centre in Torrevieja. Go for a twisty slidy spin in one of the tunnels or ride the boomerang. Open June to September. Check local press for details.
Adults - 19.30 €
Kids 3-10 - 13.80 € (same for over 65's)
Under 3' - s FREE
Entrance fee based on 2008 prices.

Aqualandia, Benidorm.

Possibly the largest waterpark in Europe, this has something for EVERYONE. Dare you ride the Big Bang,  at an almost vertical drop ?, or the Kamikaze with it's 'never ending' feeling, or the Black Hole, a dizzying spiralling ride in pitch black.
For the less adventurous, chill at one of the pools, ride the rapids or take a massage in the jaccuzi, but who ever you are, Aqualandia is a crowd pleaser year after year. Around a 1 hour 20 min drive from the Orihuela Costa.
Check with the Tourist Offices and the press for discount tickets.
Adults - 25.00 €
Kids 3-10 - 18.00 € (same for over 65's)
Under 3's - FREE
Entrance fee based on 2008 prices


Auqa Park. Cuidad Quesada.

(0034) 966 718 612

A bit further afield, but only a 25 minute or so drive form the Orihuela Costa, this Park has more for the little ones with a more gentle and less 'white knuckle' feel to it, but still has something to please everyone.
Open first Monday June - September.
Adults - 9.00 €
Kids under 11 - 7.00 € (same for over 65's)
Under 3's FREE
Entrance fee based on 2008 prices.

Mundomar. Benidorm.

Dance with Dolphins, watch the Seals perfrom, see a colourful range of exotic birds, Penguins , Turtles and visit the wonders of the deep in the aquarium.
Mundomar is next door to Aqualandia and you can buy a discounted ticket to get entry to both.
See press and Tourist Offices for details.
Adults 17.00 €
Kids 3-10 12.00 € (same for over 65's)
Under 3's FREE
Entrance fee based on 2008 prices.

Terra Natura & Aqua Natura Benidorm.

A Safari of animals in a new -generation wildlife park.
320,000 square metres of lions, tigers, elephants, girraffes and more divided into 4 themes and offering over 1,500 animals on show. Offer discounted tickets for entry to both parks.
Adults 23.00 €
Kids 3-10 18.00 € (same for over 65's)
Under 3's Unavailable Info.
Open all year. Also parks in Murcia, see website for details.
Entrance fee based on 2008 prices
 

All Themed Out.  Terra Mitica.
 

Situated into the mountains and on the edge of  Benidorm, roughly 1 hour 30 minutes from the Orihuela Costa and boasting some spectacular views over the Mediterranean & Benidorm, is Terra Mitica (0034 902 02 02 20), a Paramount theme Park, build into mountains.

White knuckle excitement the order of the day, with the park being split into 6 'zones', each with a series of rides to suit everyone. The Zones are :-
 

  • Rome

  • Greece

  • Iberia

  • The Islands

  • Egypt

  • Ocionia

There is something to do for all the family, whether you like adrenalin-fuelled, high-speed, twisting and turning rides, getting soaked on the water rides, being dropped from a great height (quite literally), or taking in gentle and picturesque views of the Mediterranean, Benidorm and the breathtaking mountain range from the 'Infinito' Tower, Terra Mitica has it all to create a magical day out for one and all.
Look out for their magnificent Firework displays in the Summer and at Fiestas.

Terra Mitica offer discounts for groups and have discounted tickets available with certain supermarkets from time to time, so it's best to ask at a Tourist Office, check the local press or keep an eye out at your local supermarket for these great offers.
Adults - 34.00 € (1 day pass) - 48.00 € (2 day pass)
Kids 5-10 & Seniors (60+)- (22.50€ 1 day) 35.00 € 2 day
Under 4's - FREE
Entrance fee based on 2009 prices
Terra Mitica also hade evening passes available at 21.00 eur and 16.50 eur respectively. Contact them for other discounts and to find out about validity of and availability of the evening pass.

Adrenalin Rushing Go-Karting.
 

Closer to home, in fact, right on the N332, near the Carrefour Supermarket at Playa Flamenca, is the Orihuela Costa Go-Kart track.. Open late in the evenings, this is a great adrenaline rush for big and little kids, with a 'mini Grand Prix' atmosphere and great fun to be had, especially by the winner. Why not go there, check it out and race a few laps.

For the Younger Ones.
For the little 'uns, there are play parks dotted around the Orihuela Costa, with most urbanisations having at least one park. See-Saws,swings and roundabouts are the order of the day, letting your little darllings make merry in the sun (also giving you a bit of a rest too).
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