The most famous amusement park in Spain is PortAventura. It is located no more than an hour from the capital of Catalonia. Tourists from all over the world seek to visit it. The opening of Ferrari Land in Port Aventura in April 2017 added an extreme park.
What is PortAventura
The first recreational facilities of the park were erected back in 1995. The creation of the project and its implementation took place with the participation of three fairly large companies: two British and one American. Since 2005, the entire structure has completely passed into the possession of one of the largest Spanish banking corporations, which it owns today.
The development of the complex did not stand still. The original theme park has expanded. Now he represents the six worlds:
- The Mediterranean.
- Polynesia.
- China.
- Mexico.
- Sesame Children's Street.
- Wild West.
The complex now includes 5 hotels, many restaurants and small cafes, including those in which you can quickly replenish the strength of fast food. In addition, the entertainment complex has now added:
- PortAventura Caribe Water Park
- Ferrari Land Park.
Actively accepting those who wish, and that part of the complex, where golf courses are broken. Today, the park occupies more than a hundred hectares. On its territory there are four dozen attractions. During the day, almost a hundred diverse performances are held at park sites.
Ferrari Park in Spain: incredible adventures for the whole family
This part of the complex occupies about 0.07 square meters. km All rides are designed to pump visitors with adrenaline and drive. Pavilions and facilities are made in the color of Rosso Corsa. This is the same shade that is branded for the Ferrari car, after which the Ferrari Land park is named.
The central structure was the Accelerator slide, which reached 112 meters. She is the highest in not only the park, but throughout Europe. The accelerator is located almost vertically. The cars moving in the form of a sports model of the legendary F1 car move in design.
The creators guarantee that the visitors on this hill get the same sensations as the Formula 1 pilots. Having flown up to its top, the analogue of the car drops almost at a 90-degree angle down. The length of the path is almost 900 meters. It will take no more than three minutes. At the same time, speeds of up to 180 km / h are achieved, and all this is completely safe.
The second attraction in the newly opened Ferrari Park in Spain is a couple of towers. Their height is 55 meters. The mechanism imitates the operation of pistons in a car engine and provides a free fall from a height in a specially equipped lift. Such an entertainment will undoubtedly attract everyone who wants to get a new dose of adrenaline.
Ferrari Park in Spain offers several classic-style attractions with electric cars moving along given routes or driven by visitors who have taken over the steering wheel. Moreover, they are differentiated by the age of the drivers.
Many will be interested in the museum on the territory of Ferrari Lenda in Spain. This is a rather small room, but with a large exposure. There are several real cars available, including vintage sports cars. In one of the F1 cars, you can even sit and take some original photos as a keepsake.
Additional entertainment
Photo albums of his visit to the Ferrari park in Spain can be replenished with much more than others. For example, wearing uniforms will help you introduce yourself as a full member of the F1 team. After that, in a speed competition, it will be necessary to quickly replace the wheels on a race car. Recall that a professional team changes all four in a couple of seconds. There is also a racing simulator in the park. In this case, the video will remain in memory.
Exclusive products await visitors at the Ferrari official store. These are uniforms, baseball caps, backpacks, accessories with the corresponding symbols, as well as souvenirs.
Entertainment program
Throughout the entertainment complex, including Ferrari Land (Spain), about a hundred different shows are held daily. You can navigate by topic and time on the official PortAventura website. As a rule, these are bright and colorful performances that can interest both adults and children. Judging by the reviews of Ferrari Land, such programs are very interesting.
When can I visit the complex
The standard working hours of the park are from 10:00 to 17:00 without days off and a break. But depending on the season, it may vary. In summer, the duration of work increases by 3 hours, and in winter on some days the park may be completely closed. All the necessary information about the changes can be found on the official Ferrari Land website.
Rates for rides
Like most recreational activities in Spain, this park has a fairly flexible pricing policy. Moreover, each visitor can choose the best option for themselves. The cheapest tickets are those that are purchased to visit one park in one day. But having more time or a desire to visit several parks, you should choose one of the comprehensive options. Multi-day tickets are best purchased through the official website. In this case, you can get an additional discount. The main ticket gives the right to enter, participate in show programs, as well as access to attractions. But you should be aware that some services require additional payment.
Visitors can get the opportunity to save by taking advantage of various promotions that are periodically held in the complex. For example, when booking accommodation in one of the hotels on its territory, tickets can be obtained with a 50 percent discount or completely free.
How to get to the park from Barcelona
The easiest option is to book a package offer consisting of a bus ticket and immediately to the theme park or to Ferrari Land. At the same time, the latter will receive a 10 percent discount. There are standard regular buses between Barcelona and Port Aventura, but on the whole the trip will be more expensive in this case.
Connect two points and railway lines. Moreover, a train ride is one of the most economical ways to get to the park. Cash desks also sell a package, the price of which includes travel and attractions. Better to buy them together. After all, this way you can save a lot.