Madrid Amusement Parks
Parks in Madrid offer a wide variety of children's activities and animal lovers and those with an interest in science and nature will experience an unforgettable day at the Zoo-Aquarium located at Casa de Campo and Faunia Theme Park, where lots of "bio-fun" can be had.
Family Days Out in Madrid
Warner Bros Park
Carretera A-4, Km. 22 28330 San Martin de la Vega, Madrid
Tel: +34 902 024 100/+34 918 211 300 Fax +34 918211301
Warner Bros Park is just 25km south of Madrid in the town of San Martin de la Vega, and brings all the magic and spectacle of Hollywood to Spain. It is divided into five themed areas starting with Hollywood Boulevard, the Mecca of film with stars and shops. Besides revealing the secrets behind some of the best special effects ever created, the Movie World Studios offers live shows like Lethal Weapon or Police Academy, with shoot-outs, chases and explosions, a Batman Begins spectacle and a 3-D pirate movie.
Action is guaranteed in the Superheroes World area with its impressive "The Vengeance of the Enigma" tower, “Spiderman roller coaster” and the huge loop-the-loops of “Superman/The Attraction of Steel". Young children can see their favourite cartoon characters at Cartoon Village where Donald Duck, Tweety Pie and Bugs Bunny roam around. The Old West Territory area takes you to the Wild West with the huge wooden “Coaster Express” roller coaster and wild and dangerous waterfalls.
Opening dates: 1 April to 5 November, open from 1:00 am. Closing time according to season.
Parque
de Attracciones
Casa de Campo, s/n 28011
Tel: +34 914 632 900 Fax: +34 915 268 033
www.parquedeatracciones.es
The Parque de Atracciones has more than 40 exciting rides and attractions just minutes from the centre of Madrid. Rides include the Tornado, the Shuttle and the Turbine with hanging roller coasters that reach 80 km/h, huge swings with 180º movement and a 63-metre free-fall to make sure your visit is an unforgettable experience.
The Fiords and the Rapids water rides are the perfect way to cool off. The Tranquillity Area offers more relaxing activities including boat rides through the jungle, a 15-metre high Ferris wheel, and fabulous radio-control games. Younger children have their own special area with roller coasters and water rides, bumper cars and a pirate ship (all in "mini" size), with puppet theatres, train rides and an adventure playground completing the attractions.
Open daily from 12 noon. Closing times according to season,
Getting around in Madrid
If you are planning to explore the area outside of the city centre and play some golf or go to some of the more out of the way beaches then you might consider hiring a car. There are a number of car hire firms based at Madrid Airport who will be pleased to have a vehicle awaiting your arrival. This also cuts down on transfer costs for you and your family.
We also provide information on other sporting and leisure amenities in Madrid including a Madrid Area Guide which contains information on Madrid local attractions, golf courses in Madrid, the best places for shops in Madrid and which are the Madrid market days. We have also included a list of recommended restaurants in Madrid as well as amusement and theme parks for great family days out in Madrid.
