Tivoli World located on the slopes of Monte Calamorro on the Costa del Sol is probably the most Spanish of all theme parks in the country, even though it was founded by a Danish family. Like its namesake, the world-famous amusement park Tivoli Gardens in the Danish capital Copenhagen, the park has a very low entrance fee. The rides can then be paid for individually by buying the appropriate number of tickets or by purchasing the Supertivolino.
Highlight of the Tivoli
Montaña Russa
The roller coaster with the unexpected steep curve
Isla Mágica located in the city of Sevilla in Andalusia is one of the largest theme parks in Spain. Opened in 1997 on the grounds of the former World Exposition, Isla Mágica offers its guests a small selection of amusement rides and shows in a beautifully arranged landscape. It is the perfect place for everyone who enjoys good shows and great theming.
Parque Warner in San Martin de la Vega near Madrid is one of the largest theme parks in the country. Originally opened under the name of Warner Bros. Movie World Madrid, the theme park is a direct offspring of Warner Bros. Movie World in Australia and therefore has a very interesting history. For the Ciudad de Ocio (Amusement City) initially planned by the State of Madrid, the American theme park group Six Flags (until 1998 a Time Warner company) was awarded the contract, whereupon they developed and operated the park.
When Six Flags parted ways with its European theme parks in 2004, Time Warner took over their shares in the theme park. After several years without profit, the construction company Fadesa took over the shares of the state under the condition that in the future Madrid-based Parques Reunidos would manage the park for the next 10 years. Fadesa, however, shortly afterwards went into one of the biggest bankruptcies in Spanish history. Parques Reunidos, in turn, managed to steer the park in the right direction and over time took over 95% of the park’s shares, with the remaining 5% still held by Time Warner.
The park’s attractions are as exciting as its history. San Martin de la Vega is home to some of the best roller coasters in Europe, such as the Giant Inverted Boomerang Stuntfall or the floorless coaster Superman: La Atraccion de Acero. Parque Warner Madrid also offers a wide range of family-friendly rides, breathtaking water rides and shows that are well worth seeing.
Fun Fact #1: The roller coaster Coaster Express was originally opened as Wild Wild West and had a very large waiting area with some interesting features below the station. A roller coaster car with an ejection seat can still be seen in the station today.
Fun Fact #2: All Looney Tunes figures, which are located in the water park Parque Warner Beach, were once part of the vintage car ride Cine Tour in the studio area of the theme park.
Tivoli World located on the slopes of Monte Calamorro on the Costa del Sol is probably the most Spanish of all theme parks in the country, even though it was founded by a Danish family. Like its namesake, the world-famous amusement park Tivoli Gardens in the Danish capital Copenhagen, the park has a very low entrance fee. The rides can then be paid for individually by buying the appropriate number of tickets or by purchasing the Supertivolino.
Parque Warner
The park’s attractions are as exciting as its history. San Martin de la Vega is home to some of the best roller coasters in Europe, such as the Giant Inverted Boomerang Stuntfall or the floorless coaster Superman: La Atraccion de Acero. Parque Warner Madrid also offers a wide range of family-friendly rides, breathtaking water rides and shows that are well worth seeing.
