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Home / Type of trip / Active / Siam Park, Tenerife

Siam Park, Tenerife

January 26, 2016 by Gretta Schifano 25 Comments

Jungle ride, Siam Park, Tenerife. Image courtesy of Siam Park

Jungle ride, Siam Park, Tenerife. Image courtesy of Siam Park

As I’m whooshed from side to side and down the slide, I hold on tightly to the handles beside me and try not to scream. I’m with my friend Kirstie (who blogs at Family Adventure Project) and two strangers, and the inflatable which is carrying us is moving so fast that I feel disorientated.

We splash into the pool at the end of the ride, to be met by a lifeguard, who holds our inflatable so that we can climb down from it. I feel exhilarated and can’t wait to try another water ride – Kirstie’s grinning too.

Siam Park

We’re at Siam Park in Tenerife, the top water park in the world, according to Trip Advisor. The park is spread over 7.5 acres of landscaped gardens and is designed to look like a Thai jungle village. The structure of the slides is hidden behind planting and water features, and the shops, bars and restaurants are housed in Thai-style wooden buildings.

The water ride structures are camouflaged with planting at Siam Park. Copyright Gretta Schifano

The water ride structures are camouflaged with planting at Siam Park. Copyright Gretta Schifano

Tenerife

It’s a Saturday afternoon in January and the weather is a comfortable 20°C. Tenerife, and the rest of the Canary Islands, are less than 70 miles from Africa (although they are politically part of Spain) and enjoy a warm climate all year round, making them a popular winter sun destination, especially with Brits. We’re here on a group trip with the British Guild of Travel Writers, and this is a brief visit to the park before flying back to London.

Lazy River

Mai Thai River is the park’s lazy river – and very relaxing it is too. It’s the first thing which Kirstie and I head for once we’ve changed into our swimming costumes and been given lockers and towels by the friendly park staff. It takes us about 40 minutes to float around the river on inflatables. Later I learn that the river is 900 metres long, and is said to be the longest lazy river in the world. For most of the river journey we float gently through lush gardens, but there’s also a fun rapids section, and a transparent tunnel which takes you through an aquarium containing sharks.

Lazy river, Siam Park, Tenerife. Copyright Gretta Schifano

Lazy river, Siam Park, Tenerife. Copyright Gretta Schifano

Water rides

There are water rides to suit all ages and levels of bravery in the park. The Lost City is a huge water play area which is specifically designed for very young children, and I can easily imagine toddlers happily spending all day there. I like the fact that there’s a wide water slide there which babies and toddlers can slide down with someone next to them, to help them to get used to the water slide experience.

Toddlers' water slide, Siam Park, Tenerife. Copyright Gretta Schifano

Toddlers’ water slide, Siam Park, Tenerife. Copyright Gretta Schifano

There’s also a bunch of sun loungers and umbrellas facing the play area, as there are at places around the park.

Lost City play area, Siam Park, Tenerife. Copyright Gretta Schifano

Lost City play area, Siam Park, Tenerife. Copyright Gretta Schifano

There’s plenty to keep older children, teenagers and adults entertained too. I’m pleased that most of the rides involve sliding down on a single, a double or a four-person inflatable, as I’ve found that I’ve grazed my back a few times going on slides without inflatables at other water parks. We go on as many rides as we can, and all of them are brilliant fun.

The biggest ride in the park is the Tower of Power, and we don’t go anywhere near it.

Tower of Power, Siam park, Tenerife. Image courtesy of Siam Park

Tower of Power, Siam park, Tenerife. Image courtesy of Siam Park

At 28 metres high, it’s a giant water slide which you hurtle down at speeds of up to 80 km/hr, if you so desire. At the end of the drop you shoot through the shark aquarium – but you’d be going too fast to see anything, I reckon.

Siam Beach

Siam Beach is closed for renovation when we visit, but park director Christoph Kiessling takes us to see it. It’s an impressive artificial beach which spreads over 9,500 square metres.

Siam Beach, Siam Park, Tenerife. Image courtesy of Siam Park

Siam Beach, Siam Park, Tenerife. Image courtesy of Siam Park

The beach is made of white sand, imported from the Algarve, around a vast heated freshwater pool. At one side of the pool is a wave pool which can create waves of more than three metres high – Christoph tells us that these are the largest artificial waves in the world, and that they’re big enough for surfing, although when the park is open to the public, the waves are set at a much lower height.

Waves at Siam Beach, Siam Park, Tenerife. Image courtesy of Siam Park

Waves at Siam Beach, Siam Park, Tenerife. Image courtesy of Siam Park

Cabins

Above the beach area there are some luxurious private cabins for hire. The cabins look very comfortable and secluded, and one even has a jacuzzi, but I can’t imagine my family making much use of them, as I know that we’d spend all of our time on rides or at the beach if we were all here together.

Restaurants

The park has three restaurants and two snack bars. We had lunch at the Thai House, which offers Thai food as well as the usual chips, soft drinks, fruit, pastries and other snacks. I had vegetable spring rolls and rice, and it was good.

Verdict

I’d like to see Siam Beach when it reopens, as it looks like it will be amazing. I really enjoyed my brief visit to Siam Park and I think that my teenage kids would enjoy it there a lot. You could easily spend a whole day at the park and still want to go back again, as there’s so much to do there. It’s great that there are options for all ages at the park. It’s a beautiful, relaxing environment to spend time in, and I’d definitely recommend it as a fun place for a family day out.

Siam Park in Tenerife is rated as one of the best water parks in the world. It's a really fun place for a day out - click here for a full review.

Cost

Entrance to Siam Park costs from 34 euros for adults and from 23 euros for children of three to 11 years old. There’s no charge to use the sun loungers or sunshades at the park. There are more expensive tickets on offer to include extras such as Fastpass access, unlimited drinks and snacks and free towels and lockers.

More about water parks

Check out my reviews of other water parks:

Aquafan, Italy

Mirabilandia Beach, Italy

Atlantica, Italy

Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, Aquatica, Orlando

More about Tenerife

To find out more about Tenerife, I recommend the Tenerife Marco Polo Travel Guide, which I used on my trip.

Disclosure: This post contains some affiliate links, which means that if you clicked through and made a purchase I may receive a small commission. All opinions, images and words are my own, as ever. We were guests of Siam Park, along with fellow members of the British Guild of Travel Writers on this trip. 

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Categories: Active, Attractions, Spain
Tags: Canary Islands, Siam Park, Tenerife, theme park, water park

About Gretta Schifano

I'm a freelance journalist and blogger specialising in family travel with teenagers, trips when parents manage to travel without their kids, and 50+ travel. I also write about vegetarian travel, parenting teenagers, adoption, SEN, ADHD and anxiety. My work's been published by the Financial Times, Guardian, Independent, National Geographic Traveller, Lonely Planet and others. I've lived and worked in Italy and Spain and am now based in rural south-east England with my husband, adoptive and birth kids and our dog. I previously worked as a social action radio producer for the BBC.

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Comments

  1. Our Seaside Baby says

    February 16, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    Wow, this looks amazing! As soon as my little boy is a bit older (he’s two now) we will be of to a water park as he loves the water 🙂 Would love you to link this up to my new travel linky if you have time #MyFavouriteTrip Thanks, Polly
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    • Gretta Schifano says

      February 17, 2016 at 7:39 am

      Thanks for commenting – I’ll pop over to have a look.

      Reply
    • Gretta Schifano says

      February 17, 2016 at 7:44 am

      Hi Polly, I tried to link up, but it didn’t work. I’ve commented on the post though 🙂

      Reply
  2. Cathy (MummyTravels) says

    February 4, 2016 at 4:33 pm

    My parents and brother have been here and all loved it – I have to say I’d be tempted by the Tower as well. I went to a waterpark for the first time in years on Gran Canaria last year with my daughter and some friends and had so much fun.
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    • Gretta Schifano says

      February 4, 2016 at 6:26 pm

      You’re very brave! Like the rides where you sit on an inflatable best!

      Reply
  3. Ting at My Travel Monkey says

    February 4, 2016 at 11:26 am

    We loved Siam Park when we went to Tenerife too, it’s huge and so much to do. We really liked the Asian influences too.
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  4. Jess @ Catch A Single Thought says

    February 2, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    I am not a massive fan of water parks but have to admit that this one looks pretty great; I can imagine my children would love to spend the day here too! I’d probably squirrel myself away in one of the restaurants!

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  5. Carolynne @ Mummy Endeavours says

    February 1, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    I’d love to go here it looks such fun. That beach is gorgeous, I could see me sunning myself there…. and freshwater too, perfect!

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  6. Lori says

    January 29, 2016 at 11:32 am

    The lazy river sound ACE! I would love to float down there under bright blue skies! I really need to thinkabout booking a holiday somewhere warm as this UK weather is so drizzly at the moment. I’ll be checking flights out to tenerife! x

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  7. Nell@PigeonPairandMe.com says

    January 28, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    80km per hr, hurtling through sharks?? Sounds terrifying, but worth a go. I wonder if I’d be brave enough to try it….hmmm, not sure. My 6 year old son would be there in a flash though, if he was allowed!
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  8. Louise says

    January 27, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    This sounds just up our street and just the thing in the winter months! I have heard really good things about Siam Park from others and the boys love a water park. We stayed on one in Egypt a few years ago and it was brilliant fun.

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    • Gretta Schifano says

      January 28, 2016 at 9:55 am

      Wow, staying on a water park sounds fab! What’s the name of the one that you stayed at?

      Reply
  9. Alice Project:Wanderlust says

    January 27, 2016 at 10:06 am

    This place looks amazing!!! I love waterparks.

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    • Gretta Schifano says

      January 27, 2016 at 11:00 am

      It really is fabulous!

      Reply
  10. Jen Walshaw (@Mum_TheMadHouse) says

    January 27, 2016 at 9:47 am

    I so need some sunshine. Especially on a wet and grey day. My boys would LOVE this
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  11. Sonia says

    January 27, 2016 at 9:18 am

    That looks like such amazing fun! We love a good water park x
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  12. Kara says

    January 27, 2016 at 7:17 am

    This place looks amazing – hopefully we will get to take the kids one year – maybe when sebby is a bit bigger and can enjoy it too
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  13. Globalmouse says

    January 26, 2016 at 9:29 pm

    Oh this looks amazing and to be in the sunshine right now…..I’m so jealous!! What a fun waterpark!
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  14. Sarah Ebner says

    January 26, 2016 at 8:26 pm

    It really is a wonderful place and, as you say, great for any age, families, singles or couples! Robert loved the rides when we went and I loved the lazy river and the brilliant beach. The wave pool was fantastic – next time you’ll definitely have to try it!

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    • Gretta Schifano says

      January 27, 2016 at 11:01 am

      Did any of you brave the Tower of Power?

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      • Sarah Ebner says

        February 3, 2016 at 3:24 pm

        I don’t think they did that one – but they certainly whizzed around others and went on one ride (the Mekong Rapids) three times (to Brian’s dismay!) They went on the Kinaree too I think.
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  15. Olivia says

    January 26, 2016 at 4:46 pm

    I think this would be brilliant for children as it’s so safe. I felt it was clean and the staff friendly. Definitely worth a day here if on the Island.

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    • Gretta Schifano says

      January 26, 2016 at 6:25 pm

      Yes, it’s great place for families – or for anyone really!

      Reply
  16. Trish says

    January 26, 2016 at 11:50 am

    I have some great memories of Siam Park from several years ago. Hubby and son both tried the Tower of Power whilst I stood watching- in shock! They persuaded me to try one ride and I was a complete wuss so I remained on the beach the rest of the day. It was cloudy so my husband didn’t put any sun cream on – big mistake, he had a face like a lobster for the rest of the holidays.
    But they both loved it!

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    • Gretta Schifano says

      January 26, 2016 at 12:08 pm

      Which ride did you do? There are some really gentle ones too – you should have spent the day on the lazy river! Your husband and son must be very brave to have tried the Tower of Power!

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