Amusement parks in Gran Canaria (Canary Islands)

Gran Canaria, the third largest island in the Canaries, is an ideal holiday destination for the whole family, and if you take a rental car there, you can explore the island and visit his family attractions quality.

Here is some information about the top five attractions that will please the whole family during your stay on the island of Gran Canaria.

1. Sioux City
Sioux City is an amusement park just outside San Agustin in the south of Gran Canaria. After parking your rental car, you can dive into the world of the Far West: watch fighting with pistols, shows cowboys, cancan dancers of Indians and throwing knives. You can also ride horses and have a meal in the local saloon. Sioux City was originally built to be used for film sets and was used as the location for many films like "A Fistful of Dollars" with Clint Eastwood.

2. Parque de los crocodiles
The Parque de los crocodiles (crocodiles Park) is a great place to visit for a family day out during your holiday in Gran Canaria. There are over 300 crocodiles in the park and many other animals. You can watch the crocodiles for their meals and a parrot show. The park also has a cactus garden. If you rent a car from the airport, you can join the Parque de los crocodiles in 20 minutes.

3. Aqualand Aquasur
If you want to cool off, take your rental car and go ahead towards Aquasur Aqualand, the biggest water park on the island. Located near Maspalomas in the south of the island, it contains more than three water slides and many other attractions that will keep you busy. You can try the Tornado, down waterfalls and even a ride on the Congo. There is also a play area especially for children and many places to eat.

4. Holiday World
You will find many activities to do at Holiday World in Maspalomas: a Ferris wheel, carousel, roller coaster, a bouncy castle, mini golf and mini ponies. The park also contains a bowling alley, restaurants and arcade games.

5. Reptilandia Park
You can use your rental car to drive to Reptilandia Park, located northwest of the island, near Galdar. The most important attraction of this park is the Komodo Dragon, and there are over 150 different species of reptiles to see. The park is located less than an hour's drive from the airport Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.