TRAVEL GUIDES DIRECTORY: COSTA DORADA SPAIN

THEME PARKS

Universal Studios Port Aventura

Address: Avenida Pere Molas, Vilaseca Area: Beyond Barcelona Email: amigos@portaventura.com Phone: 977 77 90 90

Universal Mediterranea is a Universal Studio's theme park on the Costa Dorada , the only one operated by the group in Europe. Universal Mediterranea is made up of the Universal Studios Port Aventura theme park, the Costa Caribe aquatic park, Caribe Hotel, Hotel El Paso, the Hotel Port Aventura and a Beach Club.

The park has five themed areas: the enchanting MEDITERRANIA, exotic POLYNESIA, the ancient civilization of CHINA, festive MEXICO and the wild FAR WEST. The park has a multitude of exciting rides, colorful shows, a wide variety of restaurants, etc., in short - it is a fantastic experience for the whole family.

Walter Lantz's popular cartoon characters, Woody Woodpecker and his companion Winnie, together with the muscular Popeye and his girlfriend, Olive Oyl, the Pink Panther, and other friends, are your hosts in the park.

Hotel Port Aventura and Hotel El Paso

The 4-star, Mediterranean-themed Hotel Port Aventura opens its doors for the first time in March 2002. The Hotel El Paso also has 4 stars but will have a Mexican setting and will open in July. The guests of both hotels will have exclusive services, such as a private beach area.

Costa Caribe

The water park has an area of 4,200 square metres of artificial beaches, a dozen attractions and a covered area for winter.

Aqualeon - Aquapark

Address: Finca Les Basses, s/n 43716 Tarragona - ALBINYANA Area: Beyond Barcelona Email: aql@aspro-ocio.es Phone: 977 685 676

You re sure to have a grand time in Aqualeon- Aquapark, an open-air safari with more than 600 roaming free. Enjoy their amazing shows that feature intelligent birds, marine animals, birds of prey and reptiles. The water park has spectacular slides, a long tube, a pool with giant waves, straight slides, river rapids, twist-twist and children's pool. Other facilities include a mini zoo, nature school, beach volleyball, a la carte and self-service restaurants, cafés and souvenir shops. It s the perfect family destination!

Aquopolis

Address: Passeig de Pau Casals, 65 Vilaseca Area: Beyond Barcelona Phone: 977 37 16 40

Located in the town of La Pineda (Vilaseca), Aquopolis has a wide range of marine attractions: the 50 km per hour Kamikaze slide, the fascinating and ultra thrilling Black Hole, Aquamania - a triple slide, river rapids, a wave pool, a hydrotherapy pool, straight slides, twisting slides, and an American swimming pool with nets, rings, pulleys and other fun things. There is an area for small children with their own special attractions and a games area for all the entire family to enjoy -- with mini-golf, bumper boats and other fun and games.

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