Aqualand Costa Adeje Tickets & Visitor Guide

Aqualand Costa Adeje is Tenerife’s second water park — the one people book when they’ve done Siam Park, are travelling with smaller kids, or simply refuse to pay Siam Park prices twice in one holiday. It sits above the San Eugenio resort strip in Costa Adeje, runs year-round thanks to the south coast’s climate, and bundles a full bottlenose dolphin show into the standard day ticket.

Manage your expectations correctly and it delivers: around two dozen slides from toddler-gentle to genuinely fast, a wave-free layout that’s easy to navigate with kids, and an afternoon show that anchors the day. This guide covers real prices, the free shuttle, and how to time the slides around the show.

Quick Summary

Quick fact	Detail
Tickets from	around €29–36 for adults, date-based online — [source: official aqualand.es calendar]
Opening hours	10:00–17:00 year-round; 10:00–18:00 in July–August
Advance booking	Recommended — online dated tickets beat gate prices
Time needed	5–7 hours including the dolphin show

Ticket Types Compared

The park keeps it simple: one admission covers slides, pools and the dolphin show. The choices are about where and when you buy.

Official dated online ticket

The cheapest route. You pick a visit date on the official calendar and the price varies with demand — quiet weekdays sit at the bottom of the range. The full adult rate applies from age 11; younger children pay reduced rates in two tiers, and under-3s go free.

• Best for: anyone with a fixed plan — it’s the lowest price for the same day.
• Skip if: your holiday schedule depends on the weather forecast; a locked date can backfire on a rare cloudy day.

Flexible partner ticket (GetYourGuide, Tiqets)

Ticket platforms sell Aqualand admission with the dolphin show included and easier cancellation terms than the official dated ticket. On Tiqets the park rates 4.3/5 from over 200 reviews. Expect to pay at or slightly above the official price in exchange for flexibility.

• Best for: travellers who want to keep the date open or bundle with other Tenerife attractions.
• Skip if: you’re certain of your date — the official calendar’s cheap days usually win.

Gate ticket

Walk-up tickets exist but cost more than any online option, and you’ll queue at the ticket window in high season for the privilege.

• Best for: genuinely spontaneous decisions on the day.
• Skip if: you have a phone and two minutes — buy online outside the gate if you must.

Inside the park, extras are priced separately: sun loungers around €2, lockers around €7, and a fast-pass option around €10 on busy days [source: Tiqets listing].

Timing Is Everything

• Quietest: weekdays outside July–August and outside Canarian school holidays. Winter visits are entirely realistic — this is the sunniest corner of Tenerife.
• Busiest: July and August, when hours extend to 18:00 and the shuttle buses fill up.
• Ride the big slides before noon. Queues build from late morning; the hour after opening is nearly walk-on.
• Plan around the show. The dolphin show runs mid-afternoon (around 15:00–15:30), with an extra late-morning performance in July–August. Arrive at the arena 20–30 minutes early in summer for a decent seat — shaded rows go first.
• Best photo time: early morning before the crowds, or the show’s aerial jumps from the upper rows of the arena.
• Mind the closing rule: attractions shut about 30 minutes before the park does. On a 17:00 day, your last slide run is 16:30 — plan the finale accordingly.

One more seasonal note: this is one of the few European water parks genuinely worth visiting in winter. The south coast of Tenerife holds 20°C+ through January, the pools are heated enough for comfort, and December weekdays are as quiet as the park ever gets. Pack a light layer for the shaded arena seats — the dolphin show sits you still for half an hour.

How to Save

• Book the official dated ticket on a cheap day. The calendar’s price spread is real money for a family of four.
• Age brackets matter. Adult pricing starts at 11; children below that pay reduced rates, toddlers (roughly 3–4) pay a small fee, and under-3s are free.
• Canary Islands residents get a separate, lower rate with ID.
• Use the free shuttle from Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas or Costa Adeje instead of taxis — it’s a genuine saving for families staying on the strip.
• Bring your own towels and water. Loungers, lockers and food are where the day’s cost quietly grows.
• Doing multiple parks? Aqualand belongs to the same group as other Canarian attractions, and ticket platforms bundle Tenerife parks at a discount — if Siam Park, Loro Parque or a whale-watching trip is also on your list, price the combos before buying separately.
• Skip the fast pass on quiet days. The ~€10 queue-skip add-on earns its keep only in July–August; in shoulder season the longest wait rarely justifies it.

How to Get There

Aqualand sits at Avenida de Austria 15, in San Eugenio Alto above the Costa Adeje resort area.

• Free shuttle: morning pickups (roughly 9:30–12:00) from Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas and Costa Adeje hotels zones. Paid transfers serve towns further out — book via the official site.
• On foot / taxi: from the San Eugenio and Torviscas seafront it’s a short taxi hop or a steep 20–25 minute uphill walk — with kids, take the taxi.
• By car: TF-1 motorway, Costa Adeje exits, then follow signs; the park has parking on site.
• By bus: TITSA lines along the southern corridor stop in Costa Adeje/San Eugenio; expect a walk uphill from the main road stops.

Inside the Park: Slides Worth Queueing For

The thrill row is compact but real: Tornado (a funnel slide with proper centrifugal force), Kamikaze (a straight speed drop), Twister and the racing mats of the multi-lane slides. One rung down sit the Rapids, Super Slalom and Spiral — fast enough for teens, tame enough for confident kids.

For younger children the park runs dedicated zones — a splash-heavy kids’ area around the Fun Lighthouse and the Forest Land play area — plus slow pools where toddlers can actually swim. The layout is walkable; nothing is more than a few minutes from the central pools.

The dolphin show is the park’s signature: a 25–30 minute arena performance with a large bottlenose group, included in every ticket. Whatever your view on marine mammal shows — and it’s worth knowing this is a traditional performance format — it is the reason many families pick Aqualand over a beach day, so seat yourself early.

One-day plan: gates at 10:00, big slides until 12:30, lunch and the lazy pools in the heat of the day, show mid-afternoon, then one last run on your favourite slide before the 30-minutes-to-close cutoff.

Where the Data Comes From

Prices, hours and show details in this guide come from the official Aqualand Costa Adeje website and partner listings (Tiqets, GetYourGuide), checked on the date shown below. The park uses date-based online pricing, so treat every number as a starting point and confirm on the booking calendar for your day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are Aqualand Costa Adeje tickets?

Online day tickets are date-based and start around €29–36 for adults on the official site, with the full adult rate applying from age 11. Younger kids pay reduced rates and under-3s enter free. Gate prices run higher, so book online.

Is the dolphin show included in the Aqualand ticket?

Yes. Standard admission includes the dolphin show — usually one mid-afternoon performance, with an extra late-morning show added in July and August. There's no separate show ticket needed.

What are Aqualand Costa Adeje's opening hours?

The park opens year-round from 10:00 to 17:00, extended to 18:00 in July and August. Slides close about 30 minutes before the park does.

Is there a free bus to Aqualand Costa Adeje?

Yes — free morning shuttles pick up from Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas and Costa Adeje. Paid transfers from towns further afield can be arranged. Check pickup points and times on the official site the day before.

Aqualand or Siam Park — which is better?

Siam Park is bigger, more spectacular and roughly twice the price. Aqualand is calmer, cheaper, better for families with younger kids, and includes the dolphin show. Thrill-seekers should pick Siam Park; families on a budget often prefer Aqualand.

Do I need to book Aqualand tickets in advance?

It rarely sells out, but online dated tickets are cheaper than the gate and prices vary by day on the official calendar. Booking a day or two ahead is enough.

How long do you need at Aqualand Costa Adeje?

Five to seven hours covers every slide plus the dolphin show at a relaxed pace. Arrive at 10:00, ride the big slides before noon, and plan the afternoon around the show.

Guide last updated: 2026-08-18. Facts are sourced from the official Aqualand Costa Adeje website and our ticketing partners; always double-check before you travel.