The gentle gentle sun, warm sea with emerald water, indescribably pleasant boat trips on fabulous yachts and motor ships, swimming and fun on the rides of three huge water parks - all this and many other entertainments can be enjoyed in the beautiful city by the Black Sea, whose name is Gelendzhik.
Golden Bay is the largest and largest water park in Europe
In 2004, a water park was built in Gelendzhik near the Black Sea - the largest not only in Russia but also in Europe. In addition, the entertainment center is one of the five most prestigious complexes in Europe, which contributes to the even greater attraction of tourists from foreign countries to these lands. The total area of the water park is 15 hectares.
Before introducing the largest open water park in Europe, let's see what else is in terms of entertainment in Gelendzhik.
Things to do in Gelendzhik
One of the most beautiful urban embankments in Europe with a length of 12,000 meters is the busiest place for festivities in Gelendzhik. There are numerous very cozy restaurants, a variety of bars and cafes.
Many beautiful children’s cozy parks, alleys and three large water parks are presented for vacationing adults and children. You can find yourself in the mountains, having passed on one of the three cable cars. One of the roads uphill runs over a safari park.
The largest ferris wheel in Russia is located in the Admiral Vrungel park, its diameter is 80 meters. And in the aquarium - the largest in Russia aquariums with the most diverse inhabitants of the ocean.
The following water parks work in Gelendzhik: "Hippo", "Dolphin" and the huge "Golden Bay". The latter has no equal in all of Europe.
The territory of the Golden Bay
What can please the largest water park in Europe with tourists? Gelendzhik is located on the shores of the beautiful Black Sea, where the Golden Bay is located, conceived and built in an integrated style with a mixture of different cultures from different eras. Walking around the territory, visitors can go through all corners of the park without getting on the previous routes.
In total, 67 descents of the most diverse complexity (up to 137 m), 17 pools, 10 different attractions and 44 slides (up to 25 m) were built here.
All this functions in complexes so that there are no problems with expectations in the queues in order to enjoy on a particular descent.
There is also a huge restaurant (700 seats), a summer cafe and a pizzeria.
Children attractions
The largest water park in Europe is equipped with wonderful and very numerous children's attractions. There is an amazing town for kids, a wonderful playground with a wide variety of slides, swings and trampolines. This site is made in the form of a fabulous old fortress, and water rides are designed for children of almost any request and age.
Moreover, there are slides with a height of not more than 1 meter - even for the smallest children - and lovely fountains. There are also unusual buildings, for example, a pirate ship with water guns and much more, where the kids have fun with great pleasure.
The largest indoor water park in Europe
The largest indoor European water park has the beautiful name “Tropical Islands”. It is located in the north-east of Germany (in Brandenburg). Not only in Europe, but also in the world, this complex is the largest in size.
All this gigantic miracle is arranged in the building of an abandoned military base. This building - the hangar room, which used to be a parking lot for airships - has been turned into a modern center of entertainment and water sports. The size of the territory is an area of 8 football fields.
The largest water park in Europe (indoor) is an amazingly beautiful tropical oasis with exotic palm trees, vines, thatched huts and pools. Its entire length is 360 meters, and it is 210 meters wide.
The territory of this complex has different thematic sections: “Flower World”, “Tropical Village”, swimming pools with the beautiful name “South Sea” and with the equally exotic “Lagoon Bali.” There are also many waterfalls, sandy beaches with sports fields, a Jacuzzi and Germany’s most impressive attraction (25 m high).
It seems to any of the vacationers in such a cozy corner of paradise that he is in a sultry, fabulous resort. And it is located in the very center of Europe.
Conclusion
I would like to note (and with pride) that in 2015 the largest water park in Europe, Golden Bay, was awarded the prestigious honorary Golden Pony international award for creating a magnificent unforgettable atmosphere in the park for absolutely all age groups, service at the highest level and for the fabulous beauty of its landscapes.
For lovers of adrenaline and a relaxing holiday, for couples and large families there is the opportunity to choose the most diverse water parks to relax at any time of the year.