Aquashow

Aquashow Family Park in Quarteira (Loulé municipality, Algarve) is one of the biggest water-based amusement complexes in southern Portugal. Water slides, kids' zones, roller coasters and an indoor water park share one site, which makes it an easy full-day pick for families.

What is there to do at Aquashow Family Park?

The outdoor park has the classic line-up of rafting and body slides. Highlights include Mammothblast (a ProSlide water coaster, dated 2021 by Coasterpedia), Wild Snake, River Slide, the double Twin Space Shuttle and White Fall, plus Free Fall and Shark Slide.

Young children get their own areas, Aqualandia and Aquakids, with shallow water and small slides. The park also goes beyond pools: there is a water coaster called Montanha Russa and a coaster named Furacão, which Coasterpedia says opened in July 2025.

Is there an indoor section?

Yes. The covered park was built where a 1990s discotheque used to stand and opened in 2022. Press coverage called it the first indoor water park with slides on the Iberian Peninsula. Rides include the 26-metre Tornado slide and the Black Hole, a descent in complete darkness. The roof makes this part useful outside peak summer.

Where does the park come from?

The complex dates back to around the turn of the millennium; sources give either 1999 or 2001 for the outdoor park. A 148-room hotel followed in 2011, and the indoor park in 2022.

When should you go and how do you plan the day?

In the 2025 season the outdoor park ran daily from 1 May to 30 September, 10:00 to 18:00. Check aquashowpark.com for current hours before you travel. Quarteira is roughly 20 km by road from Faro and close to Vilamoura and Albufeira; tickets are sold online through resellers and at the gate.

House rules are simple: you may bring your own food and drink, but glass and pets (guide dogs excepted) are not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

Is Aquashow the same as Aqualand or Slide & Splash?

No. Aquashow is a separate park in Quarteira. Aqualand, Slide & Splash and Zoomarine are different Algarve attractions with their own line-ups.

Can I bring my own food?

Yes, food and drinks are allowed. Glass containers are not.

Is it suitable for small children?

Yes. Aqualandia and Aquakids are designed for the youngest guests, while older kids and adults have slides and coasters.

What if the weather is poor or it is outside summer?

The outdoor park is seasonal, while the indoor section with Tornado and Black Hole offers an alternative. Confirm the current schedule on the park's website.