Key Takeaways
- The many water parks in Greece offer fun and refreshing experiences for visitors of all ages.
- All water parks include a wide variety of thrilling slides, dedicated areas for younger children, spacious facilities, and additional entertainment options beyond water activities.
- Star Beach Water Park, in Hersonissos, Crete, provides an array of activities such as bungee jumping, go-karting, and beach volleyball. It also hosts lively foam parties and DJ performances, creating a vibrant atmosphere for visitors.
- Lido Water Park is situated on the island of Kos. Its picturesque setting amidst lush gardens adds to its charm, providing a pleasant environment to relax and enjoy a day of aquatic adventures.
The element of water is prominent in Greece, and the locals take full advantage of that. For that reason, once you visit our country, you will find many theme parks and water parks all around Greece that promise endless fun to families looking for a memorable vacation.
Here, we will talk about the best water parks in Greece. The first four we mention have ranked among the top 25 waterparks in Europe. Regardless, we consider all the listings worth visiting. Ahh, what we'd give to be young kids sliding down the Greek waterslides during one of our Greece vacation packages!
Water Park - Rhodes
Built amphitheatrically, the unique 'Water Park' is located on the east coast of Rhodes, in an area of 100,000 square meters. Easily accessible with spacious parking and a free shuttle bus from the city center, it offers various activities for all ages.
High-speed slides, open and closed multi slides, and the rides of 'Twisters,' 'Black Hole,' and 'Turbo' are just some of the things that the visitor can experience. The wave pool and the slide 'Head First Mat Racer' stand out from the options.
Water Park in Faliraki is one of Greece's most famous water parks. Despite being the first significant water park in the country, it is very well maintained. What's more, it is frequently renewed and has nothing to envy of the newer water parks.
Star Beach Village & Water Park - Hersonissos, Crete
One of the first and most famous beach fun-parks in Europe, located in a specially designed area of 4 acres, lies in the most beautiful part of Hersonissos in Crete.
'Star Beach' today offers the best and most exciting summer moments. And all this with entirely free entrance, meager prices, and a hospitable and friendly mood.
On the beach where this water park is located, a 'Blue Flag' has been awarded, while 50m. from the facilities is the hotel of the same name to complete the ultimate entertainment experience.
Aqualand - Corfu
'Aqualand' is a paradise for children and families who like the combination of sun and water! With more than 36 different water slides, 15 swimming pools, a jacuzzi, and many other exciting games, it is one of the largest parks in Europe.
A small water paradise that combines relaxation and fun, 'Aqualand' is one of the highlights of kid activities in Corfu. Aqualand is one of the most impressive water amusement parks in Europe and has activities for the whole family.
There are areas with safe and fun water games for younger ages, such as 'The Pirate.' Additionally, there are more extreme slides for those who want to feel the adrenaline soaring like 'Free Fall.' However, there are also areas of complete relaxation, such as 'Lazy River' and 'The Wave Pool.' All of those make even adults forget their problems and obligations, even their age, for a while!
Aqualand facilities also include spacious free parking for 600 cars in 12,000 m2 of private space, safes, showers, changing rooms, baby care facilities, restaurants, coffee shops, and specially trained lifeguards to ensure bathers' safety in pools and games - slides. Last but not least, the water park has special facilities for the physically challenged.
Aquatica Water Park - Kos
Aquatica Water Park's name is on the list of the most popular water parks in Europe. Slides, for all ages, activities for young and old, overlooking one of the most beautiful beaches in Kos, mesmerize young kids and adults alike.
It is located only a short distance southwest of Kardamena, and you can reach it from there in five minutes by car or about half an hour on foot.
The waterpark offers safes to store your valuables, while the price of your ticket covers limitless use of the playground, slides, as well as the kids' pool, 'lazy river,' and sunbeds.
Our favorite activities include the 'Wave Ride,' the 'Multitrack slide,' the daring 'Free Fall,' and the 'Big Bucket.' If you are one of those people who love adrenaline, try the 'Kamikaze' water slide, while do not forget to try your hand at the 'Hydrotube 1400', which resembles a large tube.
Since water activities are known to whet the appetite, in the middle of Aquatica Water Park, you will find a cafe that serves a wide selection of food and drinks so that you can fill the tank before continuing your fun water endeavors.
Wet Park - Athens
The water park 'Wet Park' is located on the organized beach of 'Akti tou Iliou,' in Alimos, south of Athens. It is a playground with various inflatables in the sea and is an excellent activity for parents and children.
This impressive park will offer you endless games and action, making your stay an unforgettable experience! For children from 6 years and up, this water playground offers fun inflatables in the sea, water bikes with slides, and single or double canoes for endless hours of fun in the water. And all this under the supervision of experienced lifeguards and the help of staff on site.
Play, run on the speed track, jump on the trampoline, swing, slide, climb the iceberg climbing tower, cross bridges, balance beams, and get ejected from the catapult. It also has an 8-seater seesaw and a whirlpool planet.
While it is located in the capital of Greece, it is perfect for families who feel icky about pools, as all water games take place in the sea!
Splash Water Park, Corinth
Splash Water Park - credits: Facebook/Splash Water Park
A fun place full of water and games welcomes young and old lovers of summer in Corinth. Just 40 minutes outside of Athens, 'Splash Waterpark' is the ideal place to escape from the heat of the city and the routine of everyday life.
Slides, tubes, inflatables, and speed races await those who love adventure and play, while swimming pools, sunbeds, and relaxation by the pool await those who seek rest.
Children enjoy the summer playing safely in pools made just for them!
Acqua Plus Water Park - Hersonissos, Crete
Acqua Plus Water Park - credits: Facebook/Acqua Plus Water Park
'Acqua Plus Water Park' is located 30 km east of Heraklion and 5 km from Hersonissos Port.
As soon as you arrive at the' Acqua Plus' area, you will see the large parking lot. Entering the main site of the park, you will see an information office and an ATM.
You will admire all the extreme water slides and water games from this point forward. 'Acqua Plus' is divided into two parts: one for adults and the other for children.
There are 11 slides in the adult section and a variety to choose from - from artificial tsunamis to giant slides, with some of them giving the visitor incredible speed.
Moreover, in the children's section, there are several exciting choices between in-water or out-of-water activities, stimulating children's imagination and senses. In general, the park offers more than 50 different slides and games, all of which are located under palm trees and next to the beautiful garden consisting of Cretan and exotic flowers and trees.
In addition, there is a relaxation area where guests can eat, drink and enjoy the many amenities available. There is a snack bar, restaurant, cafe, and bar by the lazy river, offering guests whatever they want to try.
There is also a space for photos, a fish spa, a massage parlor, and temporary tattoos, as well as table tennis. What's more, you will find a beach volleyball and soccer field as well as lockers, changing rooms, showers, services for the physically challenged, and a shopping store.
Water Village - Zante
On the beautiful island of Zante and specifically in Sarakinado, 'Water Village' guarantees fun for the whole family with a water park made of dreams.
The water jungle is waiting for children and parents to play in the water and create memories that will last a lifetime. The most daring can test their strength in the 'kamikaze pool,' 'free fall,' but also a massive slide of 120 meters with turns and speed only for a few.
In addition to water activities in the park, you will have the opportunity to play mini-golf, go-karting, and other water games.
Lido Waterpark - Kos
With rave reviews on the internet, Lido water Park in the Mastichari area of Kos could not be left out of our list.
Of course, in addition to the classic slides, it has a 'Lazy River' for a carefree, relaxing time and a separate playground in shallow water for small children.
If you do not want or can't drive a car, you can either trust the KTEL bus of the island or get informed about the special bus of Lido with free transfer to and from the water park.
Tsilivi Water Park - Zakynthos
Tsilivi Water Park - credits: architizer.com
The only sure thing is that 'Tsilivi Water Park' is the place no one can get bored, whether they are children, teenagers, or adults!
A pirate ship, water slides with different levels of difficulty, rafting, huge mattresses that will relax you with rides on the mini river, and many more activities await you on the beautiful beach of Tsilivi.
The 'Tsilivi Waterpark' started operating in May 2010 and has become a very modern and unique multipurpose area of fun and relaxation in the Ionian, a pure water paradise for young and old.
For the older ones, the possibilities are endless. A turbulence slide for those who want to experience the ultimate adrenaline and intensity is waiting to send them to heaven! Right next door, another set of slides for all tastes and ages launches fun in full!
If all this seems too much for you, then all you have to do is enjoy a comfortable ride on a mattress on the flowing river, 'the lazy river,' alone and with your company! And when it's time, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy a relaxing meal, coffee or drink. You will find an extensive list of cocktails and drinks at the pool bar to try!
Waterland - Thessaloniki
One of the first water parks to operate in Greece in 1994, and one of the largest in Europe, with an area of 150,000 sq.m., 'Waterland' offers many activities for all ages, in a lusciously green area.
In the facilities of 'Waterland,' you will find many different pools, such as the 'wavy pool,' with waves that reach 1.5 meters of height, the multi slides, and the 'Knossos pool,' with 18 hot tubs. The park also has six basketball courts, tennis, volleyball, 5 × 5 and beach volley, restaurants, bars, and a playground.
Put on your swimsuit and live the most fun experience, a quarter away from the center of Thessaloniki! It is worth noting that 'Waterland' is a member of the 'World Association of Water Parks.'
Aqua Paros Water Park - Paros
One of the best water parks in the Cyclades is the 'Aqua Paros,' in the area of Naoussa, near the coast of Kolimbithres in Paros.
The impressive 'Aqua Paros' consists of 13 water slides of different sizes, for young and old. Seawater is used in slides and swimming pools, so those who don't like chlorine can join in the fun.
Access to the park is from the port of Naoussa by boat. Alternatively, you can reach it from Parikia with the small bus 'Aqua Paros' has for its customers.
Water City Park - Heraklion, Crete
Water City Park, water parks in Greece - credits: watercity.gr
Because many of you plan on visiting Heraklion during your trip to Greece to visit the island of Minotaur, we could not help but suggest a water park in the heart of this region in Crete.
'Water City' is located about 15 km from Heraklion, so you will not bother driving for an hour if you live in the island's capital.
With two playgrounds and five water slides for small children, Water City succeeds in keeping even the youngest family members engaged and interested. Don't forget to try, among other things, 'Tarzan's game' and then relax in the jacuzzi.
Limounopolis - Chania, Crete
'Limnoupolis Water Amusement Park' is located in a beautiful green area. Just 6 km from the city of Chania, next to the village of Varypetro. It occupies a total area of 100 acres.
The main area of the Park impresses the visitor with its original architecture and, above all, with the impressive "games" of water entertainment, swimming pools, and the exotic artificial river.
The first view you will get when entering 'Limoupolis' is the large swimming pool, 1,500 m2, which has a specially designed pool bar, Jacuzzi, and an artificial island with wooden toys to which access is via a hanging rope bridge.
Right next door is the kids' pool for our little friends. However, one of the most impressive parts of Limnoupolis is the artificial river or lazy river 260m long and width ranging from 3.5-5m.
The remarkable presence and the decoration of the river with natural stone, the caves with the waterfalls but mainly the endless hours of carelessness that it offers, are an undeniable pole of attraction for all ages.
What's a family trip to Greece without some water fun? Admission tickets are nothing compared to the wonderful, quality family time you will have in those theme parks. We promise that upon entering the parks, you will feel that you are lost in a world where time flows like water!
