Nothing say's 'holiday' more than sunshine, ice cream and waterparks and I've found 11 of the wildest ones in Europe. Imagine yourself swirling down a waterslide, swimming through the wave pool and then chilling out on a cruise down the lazy river. These 11 awesome waterparks just made your next summer holiday even better.
The Costa Caribe Aquatic Park is part of the PortAventura resort in Tarragona, Spain. Like its neighbouring theme park Aventura World, the Aquatic Park has thrilling rides and shows but with a big difference, it's all wet and wild! Costa Caribe's rides include swirling water slides. Caribbean themed pools and a devilishly vertical 21-metre free-fall drop.
The Fasouri Watermania Park won a TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award in 2016, so you know it's going to be great! Expect this waterpark to have everything you wish for in size and style. Enjoy the adrenaline fuelled waterslides, 400-metre long lazy river, huge wave pool and sun lounging spots.
WaterWorld is designed on an ancient Greek theme with rides and attractions named after famous Greek legends. Visit Apollo's plunge, drop on the Atlantis log ride and swim alongside classical statues and ancient ships. If you're feeling really adventurous take an odyssey down the lazy river.
If you're lucky enough to be on holiday in the Algarve then visit Lagoa and experience the Slide and Splash waterpark. The sixteen acre site of fun-filled rides and attractions is just pure fun in the sun. If you manage to experience all the slides then check out the wildlife attractions too; young ones will love the parrot shows.
This is the largest waterpark in Greece and is located on the stunning island of Rhodes. Prepare yourself for extreme slides, black hole plunges and kamikaze drops. There's even a giant space bowl that swirls you around in circles before a stomach turning plunge. This is truly a world class waterpark.
Lake Garda may be famous for its peace and tranquillity, but Caneva World really shakes things up. This double whammy of a theme park is split between a Movieland and Acquapark. Both have wet and wild rides but the Acquapark's swirling concoction of typhoons, kamikaze dives and crazy rivers creates a thrilling day out.
Acuqacity in Mallorca is just a stone's throw away from El Arenal beach and is a fun day out for families and couples. The park has chill out areas, family zones, kids world and adrenaline fuelled slides to tempt the daredevil inside us. If you dare, ride the King Cobra, Devils Tail or Swirling Anaconda.
Aqualandia in Benidorm has 15 great water rides suitable for all ages from water wimps to hardened splash-seekers. Chill out in the Niagra waterfall, swim in the wave pool or take the ultimate plunge in Verti-Go, a jaw dropping vertical slide set in a stunning mountain backdrop. Don't miss a visit to Aqualandia on a holiday to Benidorm.
On the shores of Hersonissos in Crete is the Star Beach Resort and waterpark. The most exciting moments of summer await you in this fun-filled resort of slides, water sports, beach parties and swimming pools. Take a ride on the lazy river or catapult into the sea on a banana boat. Star Beach has something for everyone.
Adaland in Turkey is a whopping 25-acre stretch of Grassy Beach Land with over 20 slides to experience. Strap in to the amazon family slide or go it alone in the twisting tunnels of the black hole. There's an epic selection of rides and if you fancy a change of scenery, you can head next door to the Dolphin Park and watch the spectacular shows.
Complete your holiday in Mallorca with a visit to the Hidropark. Aside from the swirling slides, kamikaze drops and wave pools, the Hidropark has one more unique feature; floating waterballs. Hop inside of these giant balls and float on the water; there's no better way to explore the park!
Are there any other awesome water parks in Europe that you think I've missed out? Let me know in the comments below.