The best water parks in Tenerife for families

If you’re planning a holiday in Tenerife with kids, or you live here like us, one of the best activities to enjoy as a family is spending the day at a water park.

Here I’ll tell you which are the best water parks in Tenerife for families, with useful info, links to buy tickets and practical tips that’ll come in handy.

1. Siam Park

Siam Park is a must for any family visiting Tenerife. It’s been named the best water park in the world several times. Siam Park has spectacular Thai-themed décor and attractions for all ages.

For the little ones, there’s The Lost City, a play area with towers, slides and water jets, specially designed for young children. There’s also an artificial beach with giant waves (the biggest in the world), where you can play with floats or just relax on the sand.

📍 Location: Costa Adeje, south of Tenerife
🎟️ Tickets: Buy your Siam Park tickets here

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Tips for visiting Siam Park

• Arrive early to avoid the queues.
• Rent a locker to leave your backpacks.
• Bring water shoes, because the ground gets hot.
• Under-3s get into Siam Park free.
• Siam Park has special prices for Canary Islands residents.

2. Aqualand Costa Adeje

Aqualand is a perfect park if you’re going with young children. It’s calmer than Siam Park, and has a very complete kids’ area called Kidzworld, with shallow pools, mini slides and games.

The park also has a dolphinarium with daily shows. It’s an experience the little ones usually love.

📍 Location: Costa Adeje, south of Tenerife
🎟️ Tickets: Book your Aqualand Costa Adeje tickets here

Tips for visiting Aqualand Costa Adeje

• If you’re not interested in big attractions, this park is calmer.
• Buy tickets online to avoid the long queues under the sun.
• Don’t forget sun cream — there’s less shade than at other parks.
• You can bring your own food and a picnic.
• Aqualand Costa Adeje has special prices for Canary Islands residents.

3. Parque Marítimo César Manrique

Although it’s not a water park with giant slides, the Parque Marítimo in Santa Cruz is a fantastic option if you’re up in the north of the island and want to spend the day in the water without so much hustle. The Parque Marítimo was designed by the Canarian artist César Manrique; it has several saltwater pools with children’s areas, sun loungers, palm trees and sea views.

📍 Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
🎟️ Tickets: Bought at the box office (very cheap, around €5–8 per adult)

Tips for visiting Parque Marítimo César Manrique

• Ideal for a calm day with babies or young children.
• There are restaurants inside, but you can also bring your own food.
• Ideal if you want a more local, budget-friendly plan.
• It closes some days for maintenance — check the calendar.
• Parque Marítimo César Manrique has special prices for Canary Islands residents.

4. Lago Martiánez

Designed by the Lanzarote-born artist César Manrique, the Lago Martiánez isn’t a traditional water park with slides, but a complex of saltwater pools ideal for enjoying the sea. It has a large central lagoon, landscaped areas, children’s pools and beautiful views of the ocean and the Teide.

It’s ideal if you’re going with babies and young children, or for families looking for peace and quiet. The setting is very artistic and the design blends beautifully with nature.

📍 Location: Puerto de la Cruz, north of Tenerife.
🎟️ Tickets: Bought at the box office and very cheap.

Tips for visiting Lago Martiánez

• Bring a parasol if you’re going with young children.
• There are bars and restaurants, but you can bring your own food.
• Much more local and authentic than other parks.
• Lago Martiánez has special prices for Puerto de la Cruz residents, but not for Canary Islands residents in general.

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Practical tips for visiting water parks as a family

Here are a few handy tips so your family day at the water park is fabulous:

• Water-resistant sun cream: essential.
• Water sandals: to avoid burning your feet.
• Big towels and a dry change of clothes for the way back.
• A waterproof bag to protect your phone and documents.
• Buy tickets online to skip queues and find deals.
• Avoid weekends if you can (especially in summer).

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As you’ve seen, Tenerife has several water parks for enjoying the water as a family: from the best water park in the world to calmer pool complexes. If you’re coming with kids, you won’t be short of options to have a great time on this island.

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