Aquashow Algarve
Aquashow Water Park can be found in Quarteira, next door to the
popular tourist resort of Vilamoura. It is a fun water park for
all the family and has a selection of rides for
adrenalin-junkies as well as more gentle rides for those of a
more thrill-averse disposition.
Apart from the water rides, it is also home to a bird park
with birds of prey and tropical birds, such as parrots and
macaws. There are bird demonstrations and shows throughout the
day, giving you some time to dry off from the water slides.
The park is open all year round, but the water attractions (which
is the bulk of the park) are not. The main season is from the
beginning of June until then mid-October.
Aquashow Algarve Rides and Attractions
Water Rollercoaster
This is the highest rollercoaster in Portugal, let alone the
Algarve, and towers an impressive twenty or so metres in the air.
It’s really just a high-powered log-flume, with the ride lasting
bout 5 minutes and speeds of over 70km per hour reached in parts.
Unfortunately if you are below 1.2 m in height you won’t be
allowed on.
White Fall
This is a huge white slide in a ‘V’ shape. From the top you drop
down what feels like a near vertical drop in a rubber ring. At
the bottom of the ‘V’ you’ll fly up the other side before being
funnelled down a chute and into the collection pool. A high
speed thrill ride, not for the faint-hearted.
Wild Snake
The Wild Snake is coiled round a large central tree-trunk. From
the top, you launch yourself into the dark tunnel on a ring,
finally being spewed out of the snake’s mouth into a river which
then gently transports you at a far more leisurely pace to the
end.
 Wave
Pool
This is a 1000+ capacity pool, covered by a huge arched metal
frame. Although it looks like a greenhouse, it is actually a
wave pool. Just grab a ring and ride the waves. More sedate than
the white-knuckle rides and good fun, but can get very crowded.
Foams
A 5-lane water slide. Climb up to the top and then ride the
water over the humps into the pool at the bottom. It’s great for
races and good fun for all ages.
Water Slides
There are a number of different water slides with names like ‘Spiral’,
‘Snail’ and ‘Red Thunder’. There are different slides to suit
all dispositions, from adrenalin-junkies to nervous parents.
Aqualandia
Aqualandia is a children’s water park within the Aquashow water
park. It is designed for the younger members of the family with
a shallow pool with gentle slides. Enjoyable and safe for the
kids.
Swimming Pool
If you’ve had enough of the thrills and spills of the other
rides, or you just want to cool off, then there is a decent
sized swimming pool for you to use. It is surrounded by sunbeds
and umbrellas for a rest afterwards.
Jacuzzi
There’s a Jacuzzi to soak away the tensions from those
white-knuckle rides.
Birds of Prey and Exotic Birds
For something a little different, you can go and look at the
birds of prey and the colourful exotic birds which live here.
There are demonstrations during the day of the birds of prey and
parrot shows for your amusement.
Museum of Portuguese History
This is a selection of wax animatronix monsters and historical
characters set in animated scenes. Narration is provided in both
Portuguese and English.
Restaurants and Cafes
Aquashow has a restaurant, a couple of snack bars and a picnic
area (but only for food bought in the park). You are not allowed
to bring your own picnics. There are plenty of seated areas
outside and grassy areas where you can sunbathe.
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