| There's no doubt that the Spanish love their culture, | | | | its 8th year, the park offers a great selection of |
| and many tailor-made holidays in Spain choose to | | | | rides and live shows guaranteed to keep the children |
| focus on the impressive art and stunning architecture, | | | | happy. Perhaps the most impressive thing about the |
| but for those with families this isn't always ideal. While | | | | theme park is that it offers something for all ages - |
| some of the cultural attractions will appeal to children | | | | there are even smaller replicas of the adult rides for |
| and be educational, most kids will want some | | | | children too young (or too fearful!) to try them! |
| excitement and thrills from their trip, so you need to | | | | Isla Magica |
| ensure your luxury holiday in Spain has variety. | | | | This theme park's slogan, "Diversión sin |
| The good news is that a luxury holiday in Spain can | | | | límites" ("fun without limits") is very fitting, |
| be tailor-made to appeal to both cultural grown ups | | | | and this fine mixture of rides, live acts and cinematic |
| and children who want a little more excitement. The | | | | shows is a great choice for family holidays in Spain, |
| country is host to some excellent theme parks, and | | | | especially if you're staying around the Sevilla area. |
| here are the more memorable ones for you: | | | | Much like the other theme parks mentioned above, |
| PortAventura | | | | Isla Magica is divided up into zones: the Indies, |
| PortAventura is possibly the most famous theme | | | | Americas' Gatweay, Amazonia, The Pirates' Den, The |
| park in Spain. Family holiday makers often visit here, | | | | Font of Youth and El Dorado. Each zone has its own |
| and it's no surprise when you consider exactly how | | | | brand of themed shows and rides which really bring |
| much the park offers visitors. Just an hour outside of | | | | the character of the place to life. |
| Barcelona, it was built by Universal, the Tussauds | | | | Parque Warner |
| group - who were also responsible for the legendary | | | | Based in Madrid, Parque Warner will be familiar to |
| Alton Towers in the UK - and Anheuser-Bushe, so | | | | anyone who has been to a Warner Bros. themed |
| there is some good heritage there! | | | | park in the past. Here you'll find all kinds of attractions |
| The park itself is divided into 5 themed regions, each | | | | designed around Warner's films. Batman: The Escape |
| with its own unique style and feel. There are many | | | | and The Riddler's Revenge will have a familiar theme |
| superb rides which are well worth the queuing time, | | | | to fans of the films and comic books, as will |
| but amongst the best known are Dragon Khan (an | | | | Superman: The Ride. It may not have quite the |
| imposing roller coaster dating back from when the | | | | standard of rides that some of the others here, but |
| park was first opened) and Furius Baco. When the | | | | the licensing is perfect for the film-loving kids, and the |
| latter opened last year, it was the fastest roller | | | | convenient location means that Madrid holidaymakers |
| coaster in Europe hitting a speed of 83.9 miles per | | | | with children should definitely consider it. |
| hour! | | | | When planning a luxury holiday in Spain, it would be |
| Terra Mittica | | | | amiss to rule out the fine art and culture, but if |
| While most luxury holidays in Spain won't take you | | | | travelling with children be sure to provide them with |
| towards Benidorm where this theme park is based, | | | | some of the thrills and spills that only a theme park |
| it's worth going a little out of your way. Terra Mitica | | | | can provide. A tailor-made holiday in Spain can appeal |
| is a park themed on 5 different regions: Egypt, | | | | to people of all ages, so make sure yours has the |
| Greece, Rome, Iberia and the Greek Islands. Now in | | | | variety! |