Top Ten Water Parks in Europe for 2025
Visiting a waterpark is a great way to keep your family entertained during your summer holiday, and Europe is home to some of the world’s best waterparks.
Waterparks offer a fantastic day out if you’re looking for a fun-filled activity away from the beach or hotel. With that being said, travel experts at Iglu Cruise have utilised TripAdvisor data to research the highest-rated water parks in Europe. The team calculated the percentage of five-star reviews for over 40 of Europe’s most popular waterparks.
The following ten waterparks had the highest percentage of five-star, or excellent, reviews.
Data: Iglu Cruise
| Waterpark | Location | Number of TripAdvisor Reviews | Number of 5* TripAdvisor Reviews | Percentage of 5* TripAdvisor Reviews | Average Ticket Price (child) |
| Siam Park | Tenerife, Spain | 36,967 | 24,620 | 66.6% | £27 |
| Aquapark Istralandia | Novigrad, Croatia | 2,486 | 1,635 | 65.8% | £30 |
| Therme Bucuresti | Bucharest, Romania | 2,983 | 1,864 | 62.5% | £19 |
| Palatinus Strand | Budapest, Hungary | 821 | 473 | 57.6% | £9 |
| WaterPark | Faliraki, Greece | 3,300 | 1,830 | 55.5% | £15 |
| Etnaland | Belpasso, Italy | 2,258 | 1,248 | 55.3% | £16 |
| Aqualand Corfu Water Park | Corfu Greece | 1,460 | 801 | 54.9% | £23 |
| Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark | Paphos, Cyprus | 3,804 | 2,071 | 54.4% | £17 |
| Waterworld Waterpark | Ayia Napa, Cyprus | 4,108 | 2,202 | 53.6% | £24 |
| Sandcastle Waterpark | Blackpool, UK | 4,994 | 2,443 | 48.9% | £25 |
1. Siam Park – Tenerife, Spain
Score: 66.6%
Average ticket price (child): £27
Siam Park in Tenerife, Spain, takes first place as the best waterpark in Europe. The park opened in 2008 and also holds the title of the largest waterpark on the continent, covering an area of over 185,000 square metres.
The park features over 30 attractions, including waterslides (for all ages), lazy rivers, and even an aquarium. Siam Park is also home to the world’s largest wave pool, reaching over three metres.
2. Aquapark Istralandia – Novigrad, Croatia
Score: 65.8%
Average ticket price (child): £30
With a score of 65.8%, Aquapark Istralandia in Novigrad, Croatia, takes second place as the best waterpark in Europe. Opening in 2014, Aquapark was also the first waterpark in Croatia.
The park has 20 slides and is open from June to September. According to its website, it attracts over 160,000 visitors a year.
3. Therme Bucharest – Bucharest, Romania
Score: 62.5%
Average ticket price (child): £19
Therme Bucharest in Romania is the next waterpark on the list, with 62.5% of reviews having a five-star rating. The attraction has become Romania’s largest tourist attraction, welcoming over a million visitors a year, according to the website.
With indoor temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius, Therme Bucharest is popular all year round and features 16 waterslides, 10 pools, eight saunas and four wet saunas.
4. Palatinus Strand – Budapest, Hungary
Score: 57.6%
Average ticket price (child): £9
Located in Budapest, Hungary, Palatinus Strand scored 57.6%. The attraction is located within the city centre, on the idyllic Margaret Island, which offers a tranquil oasis amidst the city’s hustle and bustle, making it easily accessible for those visiting Budapest.
With wave pools, thermal baths and waterslides, Palatinus Strand offers options for all ages for both relaxation and fun.
5. Waterpark – Faliraki, Greece
Score: 55.5%
Average ticket price (child): £15
Located in Greece, Faliraki Waterpark has an excellent rating of 55.5%. The park is open from May to October and is the largest water park in Greece.
Located in eastern Rhodes, the waterpark is popular for those visiting the island in the summer months, with regular buses from Rhodes Old Town. The park features plenty of waterslides, lazy rivers, pools, jacuzzis and plenty of sunbeds to relax in the sun.
6. Etnaland – Belpasso, Italy
Score: 55.3%
Average ticket price (child): £16
Next up, we have Etnaland in Belpasso, Italy. The waterpark boasts plenty of slides for all ages, including racing slides, rapids and thrill-seeking slides for older children and adults.
The waterpark opened in 2001 in Sicily and has been a popular attraction for both tourists and locals alike, especially in summer when temperatures can reach above 30 degrees Celsius.
7. Aqualand Corfu Waterpark – Corfu, Greece
Score: 54.9%
Average ticket price (child): £23
Aqualand Corfu Waterpark has an excellent rating of 54.9%, making it the second Greek waterpark on the list. The park has over 40 waterslides, making it one of the most impressive in Europe.
Guests can enjoy thrilling slides like Black Hole, Kamikazes, and Hydrotube, as well as more family-friendly rides such as the Lazy River and Family Rafting.
8. Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark – Paphos, Cyprus
Score: 54.4%
Average ticket price (child): £17
Located in Paphos, Cyprus, Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark scored 54.4%. The park has a 400m lazy river and over 20 waterslides. In the summer, there is also a kids’ club and a DJ.
Guests will also find over 1000 sunbeds located around the park, as well as two restaurants and snack bars.
9. Waterworld Waterpark – Ayia Napa, Cyprus
Score: 53.6%
Average ticket price (child): £24
Another waterpark found in Cyprus, Waterworld Waterpark in Ayia Napa, has an excellent score of 53.6%.
The waterpark opened in 1996 and remains the busiest waterpark in Cyprus, attracting over 100,000 visitors a year.
10. Sandcastle Waterpark – Blackpool, UK
Score: 48.9%
Average ticket price (child): £25
Finally, the only UK waterpark to make it onto the list, Sandcastle Waterpark in Blackpool, has an excellent score of 48.9%.
The waterpark is home to the world’s longest indoor rollercoaster waterslide, the Master Blaster, and the world’s first vertical drop waterslide, the Sidewinder.
