No one can deny that Disneyland parks are the most popular amusements all over the world. But what if you were told that similar entertainment complex exists in Spain, which is not behind in variety of attractions? That is the case with Port Aventura, situated in Spanish resort of Salou (Catalonia) on the Golden Coast. This theme park is divided into six main parts, which alert attention of both kids and grown-ups. Besides, the fan fair offers an aquatic park, resort hotels, 90 unique performances, nearly 30 amusement rides and 23 restaurants, which serve different national cuisines, including Mexican and Polynesian! So, there is everything you need to spend a remarkable and joyful time at hand. Thus, you should get acquainted with Port Aventura's thematic sections.
The nearest "world" to an entrance of the park appears to be Mediterrania, where there are less rides, but restaurants and shopping places. It is a reflection of typical coastal town in Catalonia, set up near the lake, which is opened during July and August and hosts different shows with fireworks and floats. It seems that nothing can put this peaceful place into a flatter, if you haven't already discovered a Furious Baco - an amusement ride for Australia with a speed of 130 km/h, working both in the air and under the water. And that is only a start, as far as two other rides take tourists to other parts of Port Aventura: Boat Ride delivers to China and Estacio Del Nord to Far West.
The last one appears to be the biggest part of Port Aventura, maintaining 9 attractions. Due to its name of Far West it is a reflection of old Wild West town, preserving this trend in buildings and sculptures. Here one might find one of the biggest attractions of Stampida, the kilometers of ups and downs on a Wooden roller coaster. Among other eight amusement rides the most famous are a childish version of Stampida Tomahawk, working in parallel, Grand Canyon Rapids (an imitation of Grand Canyon with water cannons alongside to squirt people on the rides) and Silver River Flume. Adults might enjoy American food as well as pizza, pasta and tapas (The Old Steak House is much recommended) and watch a Betty Boop show embodying a true American Spirit.
Those ones, who would like to penetrate in Chinese culture, should visit China area, the path across of which is made in a theme of The Great Wall of China. The majority of tourists are usually impressed by Marco Polo restaurant, which offers exquisite dishes of Chinese cuisine and Dragon Khan Ride with eight vertiginous loops and 110 km/h of purest excitement. Speaking of which, this attraction is considered the biggest roller coaster in Europe, which hit the Guinness Book of Records with its highest vertical loop in the world! Moreover, a new fantastic ride for kids will break the skyline of Port Aventura in 2012, crossing Dragon Khan at once and beating all the records on the continent (76 m tall and a 78 m drop (2 m underground).
The smallest theme area is Polynesian part, which is comparatively calm and less thrilling. It offers a Tutuki Splash ride, a pasticcio of volcanic outbreak, Canoes, giving a ride for children through the waters of Polynesian rivers and lakes, Sea Odyssey 4D, the ride on a submarine deep into the waters, and Kon-Tiki Wave, representing a tropical storm wheatherbeat. Bora-Bora café, made in a style of typical Polynesian dwelling, serves exotic salads and fruits, so, tourists may enjoy an atmosphere of a faraway exotic country.
More similar to the Far West part is Mexico, stylized around Maya topic. Visitors might feel the dynamic ride on Hurakan Condor, a long way-up tower (100m high) with a sudden free fall, Templo Del Fuego with a fireworks' show Temple of Fire, El Diablo-Tren de la Mina, etc. Certainly, Mexican food can be found in this area, in particular, in such restaurants as la Cantina and La Hacienda.
SesamoAventura is, of course, mostly enjoyed by young visitors, as far as they may spend their time on various little thrill rides, carousels and drop-towers and trackless train in a company of their beloved characters of Sesame Street! Children can also pay a visit to Ernie's Restaurant, where pizza, pasta, hamburgers, fried chicken, salads, desserts are served.
It is interesting to know that Port Aventura is of great popularity not only in hot season, but on holidays as well. There are special celebrations made on Christmas and Halloween, when travelers are much welcomed. Hence, this theme park might be considered a world uniting different cultures under common skyline, where children and their parents might get unforgettable impressions and feelings!
Maria Kruk, an author for Spain.net
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6799844
The nearest "world" to an entrance of the park appears to be Mediterrania, where there are less rides, but restaurants and shopping places. It is a reflection of typical coastal town in Catalonia, set up near the lake, which is opened during July and August and hosts different shows with fireworks and floats. It seems that nothing can put this peaceful place into a flatter, if you haven't already discovered a Furious Baco - an amusement ride for Australia with a speed of 130 km/h, working both in the air and under the water. And that is only a start, as far as two other rides take tourists to other parts of Port Aventura: Boat Ride delivers to China and Estacio Del Nord to Far West.
The last one appears to be the biggest part of Port Aventura, maintaining 9 attractions. Due to its name of Far West it is a reflection of old Wild West town, preserving this trend in buildings and sculptures. Here one might find one of the biggest attractions of Stampida, the kilometers of ups and downs on a Wooden roller coaster. Among other eight amusement rides the most famous are a childish version of Stampida Tomahawk, working in parallel, Grand Canyon Rapids (an imitation of Grand Canyon with water cannons alongside to squirt people on the rides) and Silver River Flume. Adults might enjoy American food as well as pizza, pasta and tapas (The Old Steak House is much recommended) and watch a Betty Boop show embodying a true American Spirit.
Those ones, who would like to penetrate in Chinese culture, should visit China area, the path across of which is made in a theme of The Great Wall of China. The majority of tourists are usually impressed by Marco Polo restaurant, which offers exquisite dishes of Chinese cuisine and Dragon Khan Ride with eight vertiginous loops and 110 km/h of purest excitement. Speaking of which, this attraction is considered the biggest roller coaster in Europe, which hit the Guinness Book of Records with its highest vertical loop in the world! Moreover, a new fantastic ride for kids will break the skyline of Port Aventura in 2012, crossing Dragon Khan at once and beating all the records on the continent (76 m tall and a 78 m drop (2 m underground).
The smallest theme area is Polynesian part, which is comparatively calm and less thrilling. It offers a Tutuki Splash ride, a pasticcio of volcanic outbreak, Canoes, giving a ride for children through the waters of Polynesian rivers and lakes, Sea Odyssey 4D, the ride on a submarine deep into the waters, and Kon-Tiki Wave, representing a tropical storm wheatherbeat. Bora-Bora café, made in a style of typical Polynesian dwelling, serves exotic salads and fruits, so, tourists may enjoy an atmosphere of a faraway exotic country.
More similar to the Far West part is Mexico, stylized around Maya topic. Visitors might feel the dynamic ride on Hurakan Condor, a long way-up tower (100m high) with a sudden free fall, Templo Del Fuego with a fireworks' show Temple of Fire, El Diablo-Tren de la Mina, etc. Certainly, Mexican food can be found in this area, in particular, in such restaurants as la Cantina and La Hacienda.
SesamoAventura is, of course, mostly enjoyed by young visitors, as far as they may spend their time on various little thrill rides, carousels and drop-towers and trackless train in a company of their beloved characters of Sesame Street! Children can also pay a visit to Ernie's Restaurant, where pizza, pasta, hamburgers, fried chicken, salads, desserts are served.
It is interesting to know that Port Aventura is of great popularity not only in hot season, but on holidays as well. There are special celebrations made on Christmas and Halloween, when travelers are much welcomed. Hence, this theme park might be considered a world uniting different cultures under common skyline, where children and their parents might get unforgettable impressions and feelings!
Maria Kruk, an author for Spain.net
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6799844
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