Children's amusement parks in Italy on the map. Italy for children. Amusement parks in Liguria
Hello, dear readers of the blog “Traveling with Children”! When planning my first trip to Europe, I realized that I wanted everything at once. But, after reading reviews from experienced travelers, I made one very important conclusion: Europe should be explored in stages. This means that you need to choose no more than two neighboring countries.
Since we plan to receive an invitation to the European space from Germany, a visit to this country is a mandatory point on our itinerary. And we began to think what other corner of Europe is worth seeing on our first independent trip.
And, oddly enough, they came to a quick decision. My husband and I’s desires coincided (and this does not always happen). Italy turned out to be our dream for two. I really love Mediterranean cuisine, and my husband is very much like a temperamental Italian.
And since we are planning a trip with two small children, the next point was to find an answer to the question: where is the best place to relax in Italy with children?? This place should not only be fabulously beautiful, but also interesting and safe for our kids. With good sandy beaches, equipped with playgrounds, various attractions and amusement parks, as well as shopping and the opportunity to go on excursions to other cities in Italy.
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And this is what I got...
The most popular region in Italy for families with children turned out to be Emilia-Romagna. It includes such resort towns as Riccione, Milano Marittima, Cesenatico, Rimini, Cervia, etc.
Emilia-Romagna, by the way, one of the richest and most beautiful regions of Italy, is located along the coast Adriatic Sea. This place is most suitable for a holiday in Italy with children.
Basically, preference is given to Riccione, Rimini, Milano Marittima. The sea is ideal for children. The bottom is shallow, flat and sandy. One downside is that it gets muddy quickly and is not very clean. True, if you swim further away, the sea will be cleaner and the depth will be deeper.
Besides the sand castles and, of course, swimming, kids should enjoy all the different crabs, shells and shells that live on the shore.
Almost all beaches along the coastline are hotels. They have everything you need for relaxation and entertainment: awnings and sun loungers, changing rooms with showers, even small gyms. For little travelers there are many beautiful and safe playgrounds, trampolines, and slides. Celebrations and fireworks are held periodically. In general, an evening on the beach will be fun not only for adults, but also for children.
However, children's entertainment is just the beginning. The most a large number of parks and interesting places are concentrated in the area of Rimini - Riccione - Milano Marittima.
So, let's start in order...
"Mirabilandia"
This amusement park is practically in no way inferior to (Disneyland) and Barcelona. Maybe a little smaller in size. By the way, in Italy it is considered the best. 37 of the most modern attractions, stunt performances, fireworks, demonstration diving, ice theater and much more await you and your children.
Official site: www.mirabilandia.com
"Atlantica"
Water park located twenty minutes from Milano Marittima. Atlantika's guests are greeted every day by a giant whale. Parents and their children will be able to enjoy taking a ride on the breathtaking water slides and enjoy the artificial waves in the pool.
Official site: www.atlanticapark.it
"Aquafan"
This is another water park. It is located near Riccione and is the largest in Italy. The main highlight of Aquafan is the only extreme river in Europe, where the speed on the descent is more than 70 km/h.
Official site: www.aquafan.it
Beach Village
The water park is built in the form of a small village and is located in the Riccione area in the beach area. Here you can not only ride numerous water slides and swim in heated pools, but also exercise under the guidance of experienced instructors. The water park infrastructure includes bars, restaurants, its own private beach, solarium and water transport rental (motorcycles, catamarans, surfboards).
Official site: www.beachvillagericcione.it
In the Rimini-Riccione area, two dolphinariums were built in the second half of the twentieth century. Initially, all work with these mammals was under the supervision of the Italian Navy. Currently, dolphinariums are open to everyone.
I would especially like to mention the dolphinarium " Oltremare", located in Rimini. Each visitor gets the opportunity not only to interact with amazing marine animals and watch breathtaking performances, but also to see something else. For example, the Darwin pavilion (animal evolution and flora) or the Hippocampus pavilion (exhibition of seahorses). Residents of the urban jungle will definitely enjoy a farm with all kinds of farm animals.
Official sites: www.delfinariorimini.it, www.oltremare.org
"Fiabilandia"
If your child is under 9 years old, be sure to take him to this park. It is located in the Miramare area and is the Italian version of Disneyland for kids. In the park you will find the villages of the Wild West, Merlin's castle, Pinocchio's doll town and much more. By the way, all attractions, prices and opening hours can be viewed on their website: www.fiabilandia.com.
"Casa Delle Farfalle" (House of Butterflies)
This is a place for young naturalists and lovers of outlandish representatives of our fauna and fauna. The artificial microclimate is home to many butterflies from all over the world (mainly from South America and southern Africa), as well as various species of insects, poisonous frogs and carnivorous plants.
Official site: www.casadellefarfalle.it
"Italy in Miniatura"
Every child dreams of becoming big. In this park your children will feel like giants. And you can go around the whole of Italy in half an hour and see all the sights (reduced by five times). The park is located in Rimini and has more than 270 architectural monuments. This is not just little Italy, these are entire cities with moving trains, ships, working fountains, etc.
Official site: www.italiainminiatura.com
There are several other places in Italy where you can go with children. I wrote about them in the article about and in the article ““. But, in my opinion, for the first time it is best to go to the Rimini – Riccione – Milano Marittima area.
Staying in Rimini - Riccione - Milano Marittima, the whole family can visit Venice and Florence (distance about 300 km), as well as San Marino (25 km) and Ravenna (40 km).
Zoo safari Fasano and Fasanolandia
Zoopark Fasano & Fasanolandia
Entertainment and culture among wildlife…
Zoo Safari Fasano began as a wildlife park. Over the past few years, the park's area has been expanded, as an entertainment area with many attractions has been created. Today it's absolutely new park, and its name is Phasanolandia. In the southern part of Italy, Fasanolandia is considered one of the best and largest zoos and safaris. To explore the Zoosafari exclusively, park guests will need from 1 to 3 hours to look into all the corners of the park where wildlife residents live. Well, and, of course, you will get a lot of pleasure from a whole day spent with the whole family and enjoying exciting attractions.
Tel: 080 4414455
Location: Fasano (Brindisi), Apulia
Distance: Monopoli: 18 km / 20 min
Brindisi: 65 km / 50 min
Bari: 60 km / 50 min
Working hours:
Ticket price:
for children under 10 years old incl. and height up to 140cm ≈ 19.50
for adults ≈ 22 €
Additional payment for Pheasantlandia:
for adults - 8 euros, for children admission is free
Splash! /Splash
In a water park in the company of pirates...
Created in 1989, the Splash water park is the most famous on the Puglia coast. The complex covers an area of 78,000 square meters. 40% of the park consists of water, pools and lagoons. The rest of the area is covered with greenery and includes many water attractions for children and adults. New attractions include Boomerang slide, Splash village playground, Pirate ship, battle in the water. Other slides vary in their shape, length and slope. Adjacent to the park is the thematic area “Fabilandia”. It offers attractions for all ages and day and evening time day: mini-cars, electric water cars, trampolines, toy trains, go-karts, children's parking, inflatable skating rink, games room, football field and beach volleyball. A picnic area surrounded by forest allows visitors to enjoy pleasant moments of relaxation. Visitors can enjoy: a disco, digital photography, bars, pizzerias and restaurants, as well as cabarets, beauty and skill competitions, games for all vacationers!
Tel: 0833 273 400
Location: Gallipoli (Lecce), Apulia
Distance: Lecce: 40 km / 40 min;
Brindisi: 75 km / 60 min
Working hours:
Ticket price:
adult 15-20€,
child 13-15€ (height from 110 to 130 cm, free for height up to 110 cm)
Amusement parks in Veneto
Aqualandia
Aqualandia is a real Caribbean island, which is located on the coast of Lido di Jesolo, not far from Venice. An oasis of relaxation with an area of 80,000 square meters offers various water activities and shows, games and extreme sports.
Water attractions will appeal to guests of all ages.
Aqualandia offers many interesting events and all kinds of entertainment, including: 26 world-class water attractions, 7 professional live shows, 7 cultural and entertainment events (sports competitions, fitness classes, Latin American dance group).
There are also 8 different zones to satisfy all your holiday dreams: the Fanyland zone - a real theme park, which was created especially for little guests; Adrenaline zone: tropical garden, which features exciting rides; sports zone: for those who cannot live a day without sports; Relax zone: a place where you can relax on a sun lounger under the Venetian sun, sunbathe, drink a cocktail, and immerse yourself in an atmosphere of peace and relaxation among magnificent oases.
Also featured is the Vanilla Club and adventure golf.
Tel: 0421 371648
Location: Lido di Jesolo (Venice)
Via Michelangelo Buonarroti 15
Distance: Lido di Jesolo: 6 km / 10 min
Venice: 30 km / 50 min
Lignano Sabbiadoro: 55 km / 60 min
Working hours:
Ticket price:
adult 28€
child 24€ (height from 100 to 140 cm, free for height up to 100 cm).
Gardaland Park
This park is one of the largest amusement parks not only in Italy, but throughout Europe. Amusement park Gardaland is a kind of Italian Disneyland, which will be interesting for both children and adults. On an area of more than 500 thousand square meters there are more than 40 state-of-the-art attractions, slides, swings, and carousels for children and adults. In addition, Gardaland Park hosts various performances every day, there are 5 themed restaurants, and about 20 shops.
Gardaland for kids
Once in Gardaland, you will be amazed by the abundance of different trees, flowers and other plantings. Without a doubt, Gardaland could compete with any botanical garden. In hot weather, children and their parents will be able to find refuge in the shade of trees, and clean and oxygen-rich air creates all the conditions for comfortable rest. When entering, don’t forget to ask for an illustrated plan of the park, on which you can find 16 different “fantasies”, grouped and numbered according to 4 main color groups, as well as themed trips in trolleys, boats, ships, airplanes, etc. The creators of Gardaland Park in Italy took care of the kids and created specially for them special district Kingdom, where you can find singing and dancing pigs, cows, geese and other animals. And what child would not be attracted to specialized pavilions with promising names? Game Zone", "Video Games and Simulations", "Peter Pan", "Superbaby".
Gardaland for children
Are you hungry for adventure? Then you definitely need to visit Gardaland Park. Visit the Tung ride and you'll find yourself in a pirogue speeding down the river. On the shore 
Monkeys are frolicking, Tarzan is flying overhead, somewhere in the depths of the forest the human cub Mowgli is hiding, creepy crocodiles and huge hippopotamuses are peeking out of the water. Suddenly, ferocious Indians suddenly appear from the approaching bushes and take aim at you with a bow, and at the end of the journey, you see a scene in which the local aborigines have caught the mighty King Kong. A short rest and you find yourself on the attraction La Valle dei Re here you have to go down into a cave in which revived pharaohs and mummies await you. Then head off to battle pirates at the I Corsari attraction. And this is only a small part of all the entertainment that awaits you and your children at the Gardaland amusement park.
For adults:
Many of you love modern rides where you can feel the speed and drive. Do not deny yourself the pleasure add adrenaline on the roller coaster or the incredible Blue Tornado attraction crazy loops will make you pretend to be a sailor on the ground for a long time. Tip: Before visiting the attraction, remove everything you can from your pockets. And the photo will instantly tell you how well you withstood the battle with the blue fighter, a complete copy of which, by the way, is located next to the attraction.
Where is Gardaland Park located?
Gardaland Park is located near magnificent lake"Garda" in the Verona area, which has convenient connections to roads, railways and the airport. Therefore, if you are vacationing, for example, on the Venetian coast, usually the resort town of Lido di Jesolo, then you can easily get to the park via railway or by renting a car.
How to get to Gardaland Park
Gardaland is located 2 km from Peschiera del Garda train station. There are free shuttles from the station to the park and back.
The park is located just 15 km from Verona, in one of the most beautiful places Italy, on the southeastern shore of Lake Garda, among mountain peaks and small towns, interesting with their original traditions.
Park address: Loc. Ronchi - 37014 Castelnuovo del Garda (VR). Tel. 045/6449777
Location: Castelnuovo del Gada
Distance: Peschiera del Garda: 6 km / 10 min
Sirmione: 17 km / 25 min
Verona: 33 km / 30 min
Opening hours and ticket prices:
Park opening hours:
If you plan to split your visit to Gardaland over several days, it is beneficial to purchase 2 or 3 day tickets, which will cost you 52 and 70 euros respectively.
Try to refrain from visiting the park in mid-August, since at this time all of Italy rushes there and the queues in the park are simply indecent.
Working hours
AquariumAcquarioSeaLife
The Gardalen Sea Life Aquarium is located next to the Gardalen theme park.
Here you can enjoy a fascinating journey through the magical sea world.
There are over 5,000 amazing marine life on display in 37 water tanks and pools. Visitors to the aquarium will get to know representatives like exotic depths of the sea, so water world Lake Garda.
Amusement parks in Campania
Magic World
Journey to the land of magic...
The amusement park is open all year round and offers more than 25 attractions. The Magic World is famous tourist place in Campania with its own water park, which has entertaining slides and wonderful pools for relaxation. Restaurants, bars, bistros, boutiques and discos are all open until late at night. This park will appeal to people of different tastes and at any age. Don't miss the games and dancing with a group of fantastic entertainers. It is easy to get to the Magic World, because it is just a few kilometers from Naples.
Tel: 081 8047122
Location: Giuliano (Naples)
Distance Naples: 25 km / 30 min;
Amalfi Coast: 100 km / 75 min
Bear Valley /Valledell" Orso(aquapark)
This is a water park in Torre del Greco with an area of 50,000 m2, 1,800 m2 of which are swimming pools with artificial waves, as well as 3 water slides with a total length of 300 meters, a Kamikaze slide, 2 children's lagoon-style pools with small slides. There are also hydromassage and relaxation areas, a picnic area and a children's playground. Well, and, of course, visitors have bars, cafeterias, tea rooms and many restaurants at their disposal.
Amusement parks around Rome
Historical 3Dmuseum in Rome / 3DRewindRome
Take your place in history! Take an exhilarating 3D journey through the Roman Empire. Thanks to a number of incredible special effects and the use of scenographic equipment, you will find yourself in the dungeon of the Colosseum back in 310 AD.
From the dampness of the imperial dungeons to the beautifully restored frescoed walls that make this era timeless; millennia of history from gladiators to the present day you will see all this in the 3D Historical Museum in Rome. This is the most exciting excursion you have ever wanted or could take.
Working hours:
From Mon to Sun 09:00 19:00.
Ticket price:
adult: 15 €, child (5 12 years): 8 €.
Rainbow Magicland
New amusement park near Rome...
Rainbow Magicland opened in Valmontone, 40 km from the Italian capital - big park attractions.
Rainbow Magicland occupies an area of more than 600 thousand m2 and offers visitors 35 attractions for all ages. Daredevils will enjoy the “Shock” attraction (its speed reaches 100 km/h); a visit to the intricate Cagliostro Castle is intended for adventure lovers, and the Mystic attraction will lift those wishing to a height of 70 m, and then the cabin with passengers will sharply rush down. Young visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the world of the now popular Winx characters at Alfea Castle. For family vacation a “Houdini House” with a swinging floor would do.
The creators of the park have thought out separate attractions for the little ones: they can be found in Pixie Village. In "Drakkar" - this is something like going down a mountain river - children will have to overcome artificial rapids on a rubber boat, and in "Yucatan" they will be able to walk through an Aztec temple. The complex has restaurants, theaters, and also provides ample parking for 5.5 thousand spaces.
Tel: 06 95318700
Location: Valmontone (Lazio)
Distance: Rome center: 40 km / 35 min;
Opening hours: from 06/01 to 07/25, from 10:00 to 18:00
Opening hours: from 25.07 to 25.08, from 10:00 to 23:00
adult 35€, child 28€ (up to 10 years; height up to 100 cm = free).
Amusement parks in Liguria
Genoa Aquarium /AcquarioDiGenova
The Great Blue Ship (Le Grand Navire Bleu): the only ship in the world with a sea living inside it!
The Genoa Aquarium has become even larger and more interesting: the Big Blue Ship has moored and takes visitors to meet the unknown.
Today, the wonderful adventure that everyone can experience when entering the Aquarium will become even more emotional and rich in discoveries.
The Big Blue Ship's 19 pools recently joined the Aquarium's 48 pools. Unusual reconstructions of the marine and terrestrial environment, an incredible number of species of marine animals represented. A visit to the world of marine life, just a few centimeters from you, will cause a lot of impressions and delight.
Tel: 010 2465535
Location: Genoa, Liguria
Distance: Genoa center: 0.5 km/ 1 min;
Genoa airport: 8 km/ 15 min;
Portofino: 40 km / 40 min;
San Remo: 140 km / 90 min;
Children'sCity (A parkattractions) La Citta dei Bambini e dei Ragazzi
Children's City Park was built according to the concept of the “City of Science and Industry” in Genoa. Its goal is to create a fun and exciting journey for children in a completely enclosed environment. The 90-minute tourist route involves visitors in a variety of experiments, discoveries and entertainment.
Tel: 010 2345635
Location: Genoa, Liguria
Distance: Genoa center: 0.5 km / 1 min;
Genoa airport: 8 km / 15 min;
Portofino: 40 km / 40 min;
San Remo: 140 km / 90 min;
Amusement parks in Tuscany
Cavallino Matto
A park for the whole family...
Cavallino Matto, or "crazy horse".
It's colorful and Magic world, filled with fun and serenity, where children and adults will spend an exciting and completely carefree day. Cavallino Mato is huge park entertainment, surrounded by a dense pine grove of the Tuscan region. The park is located on the coast of Marina Di Castagneto Carducci (Tyrrhenian Sea) and covers an area of 60,000 sq.m.
Created in the late 60s, it has changed significantly, and its first visitors have grown along with it. In 1967 it offered only a few games, but today it is a large park with many different rides and entertainment.
Tel: 0565 745720
Location:Marina di Castaneto Carducci (Livorno)
Distance: Marina di Castaneto: 5 km / 8 min
Pisa: 75 km / 55 min
Punta Ala: 58 km / 50 min;
Castiglione della Pescaya: 65 km / 55 min;
Aquavillage Cecina or Follonica (water park)
AcquaVillageCecina & Follonica
Acqua Village is a wonderful place for meetings and entertainment throughout the day and night, as the disco Disco Village operates here at night. It offers a variety of shows and dance music, as well as the prestigious Baluba club for those guests looking for a sophisticated and elegant place. Each park covers an area of 75,000 square meters. “Kamikaze”, “Anaconda”, “Surf Waves” will take you to pools with more than 1500 m3 of water and dizzying artificial waves. In addition to the water attractions, there are 8 amazing slides, a Magic Lagoon with Jacuzzi and much, much more...
Amusement Parks In Emilia-Romagna
Mirabilandia / Mirabilandia
The park is located 40 kilometers from Rimini, between Rimini and Ravenna. The amusement park is a gigantic entertainment complex located on an area of 200 thousand square meters. It is the third largest amusement park after Disneyland in Paris and Port Aventura in Spain. Coming to Mirabilandia, you find yourself in a world of the most modern attractions, of which there are 40. In addition, you can visit the circus, a three-dimensional 3D cinema, various theater venues, stunt shows and ice ballet. A unique foam disco is open for children. 
Lots of water rides and slides, exciting shows with stuntmen, professional street animation, a real atmosphere Caribbean island, fireworks and the “Night Show” - everything that will allow you to experience amazing world miracles. Mirabilandia pleasure, relaxation and simply an unforgettable pastime for the whole family.
The park operates special offer: When you purchase a full-day park entrance ticket, you get the opportunity to visit the park for free the next day.
Tel: 0544 561156
Location: Savio (Ravenna)
Distance: Ravenna 15 km / 20 min;
Milano Marittima: 10 km / 15 min;
Rimini: 42 km / 50 min
Opening hours 2013:
Ticket price (for 2 days):
adult 34€, child 28€ (for children under 10 years old, height from 100 to 140 cm; less than cm = free)
HouseButterflies(La Casa delle Farfalle)
(parks, wildlife)
Surrounded by bright landscape In the pine forest of Cervia (near Ravenna), there is the Butterfly House, a visit to which will give a unique experience to those who love the varied and enchanting creations of nature.
In the historical center there is a greenhouse with an area of about 500 square meters. m, where hundreds of beautiful tropical butterflies are kept. Next to the greenhouse is the “House of Insects”.
The house is dedicated to the world of amazing little creatures. Featured here are ladybugs, bees, ants, bumblebees, scarab beetles, and many other unique insects.
Fiabilandia / Fiabilandia
Plunge into the magical world of Fiabilandia...
The Fiabilandia amusement park is located between Rimini and Riccione, a stone's throw from the sea. It is simply shrouded in greenery and covers an area of 150,000 square meters.
Ecology, nature protection, pollution environment- these are the basic principles that have been propagated here for several years now. An example of this is the “Garden of Forgotten Fruits”, which contains a collection of rare trees and fruit bushes.
“Peasant's House” furnished with old, rather authentic furniture, dating back to the early 900s.
The secrets and technologies of ancient methods of saving food, vegetables and crops are also revealed here.
By visiting Fiabilandia Park, guests will also be able to enjoy many attractions, for example, discover Exotario, where real Texas is presented with many living creatures (reptiles, fish), or plunge into the magical world of Peter Pan.
And, of course, no less important is the water entertainment area, where there are more than 30 attractions for all ages, from the new fun “The Adventures of Captain Nemo” to the magical village of Babo and the Valley of the Dwarves.
Don't miss the Fairy Tale Theater performances and many other great animated shows!
Tel: 0541 372064
Location: Rivazura di Rimini
Distance: Riccione: 10 km / 15 min;
Rimini: 5 km / 10 min
Working hours:
ItalyVMiniature/ Italia in Miniatura
Theme park In the city of Rimini there is also the country of Italy, although smaller than the real one, but just as charming.
The park has been welcoming guests since 1970, and to this day it never ceases to amaze.
Italy in Miniature is a theme park dedicated to historical, architectural and cultural heritage, combining both entertainment and educational aspects.
For exciting walks, 272 reproductions of architectural wonders of the “colorful country” have been collected.
Tel: 0541 736767
Location: Rimini, Emilia-Romagna
SS 16 “Adriatica”, km 197
Distance: Rimini: 5 km/ 10 min
Milano Marittima: 30 km/ 30 min;
Opening hours 2013:
Dolphinarium Rimini
Get to know us better underwater world and admire the show of the friendliest and smartest sea creatures, dolphins. They never cease to amaze us with their amazing knowledge and tricks in the water.
The Rimini Dolphinarium presents a group of dolphins that belong to the species "Tursiops truncatus" (Black Sea dolphins). In the last few years, their number has increased significantly with offspring.
Look at their world, a world of love and care.
Aquafan
For lovers of strong sensations...
The park has always been noted as the most famous water amusement park in Europe, but this is not the only reason for its success.
Since its inception in 1987, Aquafan has always left its mark on fashion and trends.
Aquafan is a variety of activities, interesting events and entertainment that will be no less exciting this year. In the previous two seasons, about 500 thousand people visited the park. Aquafan Park also has its own radio station, Radio DJ, which, according to young listeners, is one of the most popular.
Tel: 0541 603050
Location: Riccione, Emilia-Romagna
Via Ascoli Piceno, 6
Distance: Riccione: 2 km/ 5 min;
Rimini: 14 km / 20 min
Working hours:
Oltremare Park (Amusement rides, animals)Oltremare
Oltremare is the newest theme park in the Riccione coast region, reborn in 2004. Open 12 months a year and will delight guests of all ages.
The park covers an area of 110,000 sq.m. and consists of several zones: Adventure Island, Dolphin Lagoon, Planet Earth and many others.
In addition, the park has a huge Imax screen, more than 600 sq.m., the height of a 7-story palace, on which films are shown in 10-fold expansion. The quality of such an image is superior to a film shot on a regular film, and the sound power reaches 12,000 watts. The illumination from such a spotlight is visible even from space.
AquariumAcquario Di Cattolica
The Catholic Aquarium features 70 pools and water tanks, housing more than 3,000 animals of more than 400 species, collected from the underwater depths of the world.
Undoubtedly, sharks are the stars of the aquarium. There are about 50 of them here, belonging to 13 species (from small Mediterranean sharks to the largest, South African bull sharks).
Guests of the park can also watch films, cartoons, and exciting 3D shows. You can watch everything that happens in a special room.
Aquarium Katoliki is a huge selection of amazing opportunities to discover something new.
Italy is not only excursions and attractions, sea and sun, shopping and excellent cuisine... It is also world-famous amusement parks and they deserve a separate story, so let's get started!
What amusement parks are there in Italy?
Amusement parks in Italy began to develop back in the mid-60s, taking on new directions and forms, resulting in educational, zoological, water, adventure and theme parks. On this moment There are about 150 such parks in the country - from very small ones located in provincial towns to international level parks located in large tourist cities, such as Gardaland on Lake Garda, Mirabilandia in Rimini or Rainbow Magic-Land in Rome.
Attractions in Italy
Gardaland(Gardaland) is the third most popular amusement park in Europe, built in 1975 in northern Italy on the eastern shore of Lake Garda. Gardaland is divided into thematic zones Burma, Hawaii, Atlantis, Egypt, Wild West, Orient, Middle Ages, Science Fiction, Space. And the most popular attractions are the classic roller coaster Raptor, v? Mammoth and Blue Tornado.
Rainbow MagicLand- amusement park, located just 60 km from Rome, represents an excellent opportunity to get rid of the sometimes painful questions of what to do with your children for the whole day. It is full of interesting rides for all ages and tastes, and one of the most popular rides is Shock, created based on the well-known “roller coaster”, sometimes called “Russian” here.
Mirabilandia- One of the largest amusement parks in Europe, Mirabilandia, covers an area of 850,000 square meters. meters approximately between the city of Ravenna and the popular resort of Rimini on the Adriatic coast. Around the park and directly on its territory there are luxurious gardens that surround three picturesque lakes.
Mirajika- the main amusement park of the southern part of mainland Italy, located 25 km north of the city of Bari. Here you will find about 20 attractions, the most interesting of which are roller coasters and a free fall tower.
In addition to the above parks, it is worth noting the amusement park Movieland in the province of Verona, amusement park Minitalia-Leolandia near Bergamo and Magic world, located just a few kilometers from Naples.
Italy in miniature
The Italy in Miniature Park, located near the resort of Rimini on the east coast of Italy, is one of the oldest and most famous such parks in the world. The huge territory of the park repeats the outlines of the well-known Italian “boot”, where the whole of Italy appears before you, only small - from 1:50 to 1:25. Italy in miniature is a cross between a museum and an amusement park.
Zoological theme parks
In the province of Brindisi in Puglia there is an amusement park Pheasanolandia, including more than 25 attractions. And next to it is located Zoosafari, considered today one of the largest in Italy and even in Europe, where as close as possible to natural conditions There are wild animals, which you can observe while driving through the park by car.
And in the Rimini-Riccione area there are two first-class dolphinariums, where you can see dolphin performances, as well as admire rare tropical fish and other marine life.
For the little ones
IN resort area Rimini is a park Fiabilandia, which targets families with children under 9 years old. This is the Italian version of Disneyland, surrounded by bright greenery, where you will find the villages of the Wild West, the Lake of Dreams, a pirate galleon, Merlin's castle and many other attractions.
Water parks in Italy
Many of the theme parks described above have something like a Water Park as one of their entertainment areas. However, in Italy there are also parks specializing in pure water activities. As you probably already guessed, we will talk about classic Water Parks.
Aquapark Aquafan, located near Rimini, is one of the largest open water complexes in Europe. Here you will find 5 large heated pools with artificial waves, as well as a variety of water slides, an artificial beach, picnic areas, a diving school and numerous bars.
Aquapark Prato Blu located in northern Italy in Montechiari, which is 15 kilometers from the lake. Garda. It is considered one of the greenest Italian parks and features more than 100,000 square kilometers of meadows and trees, while its countless pools blend perfectly into the surrounding landscape.
Ondaland- the largest water park in Piedmont, located in northern Italy near the town of Vicolungo. The water park offers a series of water attractions to suit every taste.
Of the huge variety of water parks in Italy, it is still worth highlighting water park in Bari, aquapark Splash in Gallipoli (southern Italy) and the largest water park in Sicily "Montreale". In addition, there are many small water parks scattered throughout the country, information about which you can find on the Internet.
By the way, it is better to come to most parks on weekdays, although on weekends, with rare exceptions of wild ones, crowds do not happen too often.
As you can see, there are countless amusement parks in Italy and you are unlikely to be able to visit them all. But we hope that our article will help you choose the park that you like best!
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For many, the first thing that comes to mind when mentioning Italy is romantic Venice or the Roman Colosseum. Undoubtedly, this country has a lot of ancient ruins, beautiful medieval castles and palaces, but besides them there are many amusement parks that are much more interesting for children than going to museums. Everything in these parks is not only fabulously beautiful and educational for children, but also absolutely safe. Italy has many excellent sandy beaches, where there are children's playgrounds, amusement parks have many attractions.
At this time, parents can go on an excursion to another city or explore local shops.
Beach holiday
Holidays with children in Italy are most popular in the province of Emilia-Romagna, which contains many resort towns - Rimini, Cervia, Cesenatico, Milano Marittima, Riccione and others. Emilia-Romagna is a rich, beautiful region located on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. The local sea is ideal for children - its sandy bottom slopes very gently into the water, however, due to the wide shallow zone, the water quickly becomes cloudy and not too clean. Therefore, to get to clean water, you need to swim further from the shore. Children have fun here - swim as much as you want, build sand castles, watch the life of crabs, collect shells. Almost all the beaches of the local coastline are the property of hotels. But they are equipped with everything necessary for beach holiday equipment: sun loungers and awnings, changing rooms, showers, small gyms. For children, there are safe and beautifully designed playgrounds with slides and trampolines, and fireworks displays and competitions are regularly held. Therefore, not only adults, but also children can have fun on the beach in the evening. Most
interesting places
and amusement parks is located in the Milano-Marittima-Riccione-Rimini area.
Entertainment are worthy competitors to Barcelona's Port Aventura and Paris' Disneyland, only the scope here is a little smaller. But he is the best in Italy. For adults and children, 37 modern attractions have been created here, fireworks displays, stunt performances, ice theater, and demonstration diving are held.
"Atlantic"
20 minutes from Milano Marittima is water park"Atlantic". Every day its guests are greeted by a huge whale. Children and parents enjoy the wave pool and thrill on the exhilarating water slides.
"Aquafan"
This water park - the largest in Italy and it is located not far from Riccione. Its highlight is an extreme artificial “river”, the descent of which takes place at a speed of 70 km/h - there is nothing like this in Europe.
"Beach Village"
This water park, located in the beach area near Riccione, is designed in a village style. Here you can swim in heated pools, ride a variety of water slides, and experienced instructors are available for those who want to exercise. The water park also has restaurants and bars, a solarium, an indoor beach, and rental of water transport (catamarans, motorcycles, surfboards).
"Fiabilandia"
This park, located in the Miramare area, especially interesting for children under 9 years old. This is a kind of Disneyland for very little ones, which has Merlin’s castle, villages from the Wild West, Pinocchio’s doll town and other entertainment. This park is interesting for children not only for the opportunity to ride on various carousels and attractions, but also to get a closer look at fish, reptiles, and pets.
Dolphinariums
In Riccione, near Rimini, two dolphinariums appeared in the last century. They were initially operated by the Italian Navy as they trained animals for sabotage and other specific purposes, but later became available to the general public.
The Oltremare Dolphinarium is especially noteworthy. Here, every visitor is given the chance not only to communicate with smart marine mammals and watch their impressive performance program, but also visit the Darwin Pavilion, which tells about the evolution of the world of animals and plants, or pavilion Hippocampus, where outlandish seahorses are displayed. Residents big cities even a farm where they breed different types farm animals.
Butterfly House
This is a paradise for young naturalists interested in strange animals and plants. An artificial microclimate has been created here for myriads of butterflies from all over the world (mainly from southern Africa and South America). Outlandish insects, carnivorous plants and poisonous frogs are also collected here.
Italy in miniature
This is probably the best theme park not only in Emilia-Romagna, but throughout Italy, it is located in Rimini. Children here can look at the most famous landmarks of Italy and Europe, represented by their miniature copies. You can walk between them or travel by monorail train. This is both interesting and educational. It is known that all children strive to grow up as quickly as possible, but here they will immediately feel like giants. Here you can walk around the whole of Italy in half an hour and see the sights reduced by five times. In total, the park has copies of over 270 architectural monuments. Entire cities with infrastructure have been created here - working fountains, moving ships and trains.
Rome Zoo
This is the name of the capital's zoo, which is one of the most popular in Italy. Parents with children can see elephants, giraffes, monkeys, tigers and many other animals here. The zoo is located in the Roman square of the same name.
"Magic Land of the Rainbow"
In the city of Valmontone there is this wonderful amusement park, from Rome you can get here in just 45 minutes and 6 euros. Exciting attractions have been invented here to entertain children and adults. It should be remembered that from mid-September until April this park is closed.
Genoa Aquarium
Genoa has the largest aquarium in Europe with marine life (sharks, dolphins, penguins, seals), and there is also a separate aquarium for river species.
Italy has many theme parks. Most of them are concentrated in small and large tourist cities. The peculiarity is that they are often found at botanical gardens or are part of children's entertainment complexes, while performing a cognitive role. Families with children are recommended to visit theme parks in Italy; such a trip will be interesting for the whole family.
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Parents will definitely find where to go with their children in Italy. In every resort town There are amusement parks where both adults and children can relax!
Sempione
Milan's largest park is located in its historical center. Walking along the shady plane tree alleys of Sempione, you can endlessly admire the beauty of his landscape sketches. There is a pond with ducks and turtles, a stadium and a cafe where you can leisurely drink a cup of coffee. The paths bear the names of famous European writers and poets. There is also a path named after A.S. Pushkin, it runs straight into the bridge of the little mermaids, a recognized landmark of Sempione.
On the territory there are museums, the famous Wedding Cake fountain, mysterious historical ruins and the first aquarium in Europe, which appeared in 1906. Our compatriots, walking around Sempione, pay special attention to the Sforza Castle. This architectural masterpiece was built in the 15th century, and in appearance it is very reminiscent of our Moscow Kremlin (and this is not surprising, because it was built by invited Milanese architects).
Leolandia Amusement Park
Located 16 kilometers from Bergamo, this is a unique entertainment place of its kind: it was created for children of young and middle age. That’s why you won’t see soaring roller coasters here, terrifying with their mere appearance. But this does not mean that you can get bored in Leolandia: there are more than 40 attractions, including carousels, water rides, theatrical performances, animation programs for each age group. There is a farm where little visitors can watch the animals, pet them or feed them.
The territory is divided into 6 thematic zones in which famous cartoon characters “live”. There are even world-famous Masha and the Bear here, but they speak Italian. Adults also have something to keep themselves busy while they are waiting for children. In a zone called “Mini Italy”, models of the country’s main attractions have been erected in the form of the Apennine Peninsula.
Leolandia has created comfortable conditions for people with disabilities. Special attention The youngest guests are also catered for: bottle warmers and changing tables are installed.
Oltremare Amusement Park
An amazing place in Rimini that you definitely need to set aside a whole day to visit. The park is relatively young, it opened in 2004. The topic to which it is dedicated is the conservation of nature and respect for it. The beauty and uniqueness of the flora and fauna of our planet is demonstrated here. "Oltremare" consists of several thematic areas, including the "Dolphin Lagoon", where these amazingly intelligent and sensitive mammals show their abilities and make contact with visitors. On the “Island of Nature” you can watch birds, including raptors, soaring in free flight.
In the Hippocampus area you have the opportunity to see a variety of seahorses: completely different in size and color, they conquer the hearts of guests. “Planet of the Sea” is inhabited by inhabitants of the depths: sharks, rays, moray eels and many other species. And these are not all zones. Oltremare houses Europe's largest IMAX cinema (capacity 500 people). Here guests can watch popular science films about the history of planet Earth, its inhabitants, natural treasures and mysteries.
Safari Zoo Fasanolandia
In the south Italian city Fasano is home to one of the largest zoos in Europe. Although it’s difficult to call “Fasanolandia” a zoo. This is a zoo safari. It has a dolphinarium, a serpentarium, an ornithological hall, a sector with large mammals and even an amusement park with more than 20 different attractions. There are no caged animals here; they roam freely throughout the vast area among olive trees, palm trees and lakes. In the first zone you need to drive your car and, without leaving it, you can pet or feed the friendly inhabitants (this does not apply to predators).
In the second zone, visitors enjoy a walking tour. Tigers, bears, ostriches, horses, llamas, deer, lions, elephants, giraffes - this is only a small part of the animals that live in Pheasanoland. A Metrozoo trailer drives around the territory, in which you can move from one part of it to another. Open to visitors from April to October.
Circeo National Park
Located not far from Rome and Naples national park Italy, which sets an example of what harmony looks like in the relationship between nature and man. This unique 85 sq km preserved nature reserve contains historical and architectural monuments, for example, the oldest amazing building is the villa of Emperor Domintian (built around 81-96 AD).
Conventionally, “Circheo” can be divided into 5 zones:
- A forest with many walking paths for tourists. You can also meet representatives of the fauna there - wild boars, turtles, hares, weasels, foxes and snakes
- The mountain of the same name, rugged with grottoes and caves. A perfectly preserved Neanderthal skull was found in one of the caves
- Sand dunes (their height reaches 27 meters) on the coast with a length of 22 km.
- The marshes include 4 salt lakes. There is even a developed fishing activity here, of course, compatible with environmental protection requirements.
- The uninhabited island of Zanone.
Gran Paradiso
The name fits perfectly, because it translates as “Big Paradise”. This is the oldest Italian national park, which is located on the border with France and one of the longest nature reserves in the world. Here you can see any landscapes and landscape panoramas from alpine meadows to eternal glaciers. Elevation differences from 800 m to 4061 m. Highest point"Gran Paradiso" is one of the most famous high mountains in Italy. The reserve became a refuge for mountain goats when they were on the verge of extinction.
The formation of a reserve of national importance protected the population from hunters and poachers. There are few places where you can find such a variety of flora and fauna as in Gran Paradiso. Maples, lindens, spruces, Swiss pines, larches, oaks, chestnuts, firs - and this is not all the trees growing in the park. Dozens of species of animals and birds also live here. Tourists prefer to be at one with nature from April to October, as the weather during this period allows them to enjoy a comfortable stay in Gran Paradiso.
Pollino National Park
One of the largest nature reserves in the world and the largest in Europe. Its size is 1820 sq km. Mount Pollino of the same name is recognized as the highest mountain peak in the country (2267 m). The natural wealth of the reserve is innumerable: there is an amazingly diverse flora that fascinates and enchants tourists. The landscape views at every step are so majestic and beautiful that you want to capture them in your memory forever.
In addition, the territory has preserved unique historical monuments: for example, in the Romito Cave you can see rock paintings made by ancient people back in the Stone Age. “Pollino” is a place where traces of antiquity have been found: in the Valle del Mercure the remains of an ancient hippopotamus and an elephant that lived here 700 thousand years ago were discovered. Architectural monuments also attract visitors to the reserve. Such as the Church of the Madonna delle Arme or the Colloreto Monastery. This unique place Ideal for visiting lovers of nature, history and sports.
Monti Sibillini
A visit provides a unique opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the mountain peaks, of which there are more than 20 in the reserve. “Monti Sibillini” - special place, in which an atmosphere of mystery, extraordinary beauty of nature and awareness of how eternal and powerful the ancient peaks reign. These places are filled with legends: according to one of them, the soothsayer Svilla lived here, and her presence can still be felt. Lake Pilato has a reddish tint, legend says: this is because the body of Pilate of Pontus was thrown into it.
On the territory there are special houses in which environmental education centers operate, where you can get all the information about the reserve. At Monti Sibillini you can go horseback riding, mountain biking, alpine skiing, study the history of the cities located in the territory. You can also go on routes dedicated to the products that are grown here.
Vesuvius National Park
The whole world knows that the only active volcano in Europe is Vesuvius. And although seismologists can now predict its behavior, in the past it has destroyed entire cities. Scientists believe that the volcano has erupted at least 80 times in its history. In the vicinity of Vesuvius there is a large nature reserve, which is located between Naples and Pompeii. Developed 9 tourist routes for walks that take you through gardens and lush areas. This surprises tourists, because they expected that they would see soil scorched by lava.
But few people know that volcanic lava is an excellent fertilizer for the soil, on which the flora of the area subsequently grows intensively. But you can also see traces of destructive lava where vegetation has not yet recovered. The vent can be reached on foot, as the funicular was damaged by the last eruption and has not yet been restored. Transportation is provided for tourists with disabilities. The crater itself is covered with soil, but from there you can clearly see the panorama of Naples.
Gargano National Park
How often can you visit a national park that is the size of a peninsula? Gargano is such a unique place of its kind. On the territory of the peninsula there are cities that amaze with their history and originality. White houses nestle between spreading green hills. It was Gargano that was the residence of the bishop for almost 900 years. The incredible aroma of orange flowers will turn the heads of tourists in Rodi Garganico. Centuries-old olive trees surround the resort town of Mattinatu. The vegetation of the peninsula is very rich and colorful.
But the main attraction is the crystal clear sea, which is framed by steep cliffs. Foamy waves splash at their feet and mesmerize. Tourists remember the many coastal ruined castles, architecturally significant objects and “trabuccas” - ancient wooden structures of fishermen. A special pleasure is to go on a boat trip and explore the Gargano from the sea.
Pinocchio Park
This is one of the first children's theme parks in Europe. It is dedicated to the character of the fairy tale of the same name and has been welcoming guests for more than sixty years, improving and keeping up with the times. The best sculptors and artists of their time worked to bring the pages of a fairy tale to life in the park. There is a Pinocchio Museum here, which contains illustrations, paintings, ceramic figurines of the heroes of the work, theatrical scenery and many other attributes associated with the fairy tale.
