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PortAventura World is on the Costa Dorada in Catalonia, about an hour's drive from Barcelona. The resort has three parks and six of its own themed hotels. On these pages you'll find everything about the attractions, the shows, the hotels and how to get there.
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What is PortAventura World?
PortAventura World is a large holiday resort in Vila-seca, close to Salou. It started in 1995 with PortAventura Park, which the resort says was Spain's first theme park. Today it also includes a water park, the Ferrari park Ferrari Land and six themed hotels.
The resort is designed for a stay of a few days. You sleep in one of the hotels, combine the three parks and have Salou's beach just around the corner. Coaster fans come for Shambhala, Red Force and Furius Baco; families with young children for SésamoAventura and the water park.
The three parks
- PortAventura Park: the largest park, with six themed areas (Mediterrània, Polynesia, China, México, Far West and SésamoAventura), more than forty attractions and daily shows.
- Ferrari Land: according to the resort, the only park in Europe dedicated to the Italian racing team, with Red Force, the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Europe.
- Caribe Aquatic Park: the Caribbean-themed water park, with slides, pools and, recently added, the family area Coral Bay. It's only open in summer.
Opening times:
The parks aren't open all year round and opening hours vary by day and by park. Check the official calendar before you go.
Prices:
There are tickets for one park or for combinations of two or three parks, for one to three days. If you stay in one of the resort's own hotels, entry to PortAventura Park is included.
Staying overnight:
The resort has six of its own themed hotels, from the Caribbean-style Hotel Caribe to the five-star Mansión de Lucy. Find out which hotel suits you.
Halloween and Christmas
Outside the summer, PortAventura Park revolves around the seasons. In 2026 Halloween runs from 19 September to 15 November inclusive, with spooky shows, a Halloween parade and paid-for horror mazes. Christmas follows from 20 November 2026 to 6 January 2027 inclusive, with illuminated streets, Christmas shows and the Christmas Parade.
The events are included with a regular day ticket or hotel stay; only the horror mazes cost extra.
Buy your ticket in advance
Online offers only apply if you buy in advance. Your ticket is sent by email: put it on your phone or print it out.
Choose a weekday
According to the park, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are usually the quietest. Watch out for Spanish and French school holidays.
Use the app
The official PortAventura World app shows waiting times, show times and a map. Our waiting times page shows them too.