Going on a family holiday? Give the kids a dose of adrenaline they’re sure not to forget any time soon by treating them to a day out at one of Italy’s best amusement parks.
For a few hours of fun with a truly impressive Italian backdrop, thrilling attractions and fantastic characters much-loved by children, there’s nothing better than visiting one of the many theme parks located around the country.
The amusement parks in Italy are truly magical places where adults and children are catapulted into a world of imagination, where everything is designed to amaze so you can have the perfect day out having fun.
Now all you have to do is choose the adventure park you like the sound of best and make your family holiday an unforgettable experience.
1. Leolandia: dreams come true in Bergamo
Just 20 km from Bergamo, surrounded by greenery, is Leolandia, an amusement park designed especially for children.
Here you will find 40 different attractions suitable for the smallest children where they can get to know their heroes in person, such as the PJ Masks and the cute Masha and the Bear. The adventures continue aboard the Thomas the Tank Engine train ride, in the world of Peppa Pig and helping Geronimo Stilton on a special mission.
In addition to these rides, the park offers numerous shows with music, colours, spellbinding stories and exciting characters to make the children dream and scream.
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2. Fiabilandia: in Rimini, the imagination takes centre stage
Fiabilandia, one of the oldest theme parks in Italy, is situated about 6 km from the Italian city of Rimini. In recent years the park has specialised in activities and attractions for children aged between 2 and 10. Families can enjoy peaceful walks in the green park around Lake Bernardo, which has ducks, fish and even turtles.
Fiabilandia is divided into 4 themed areas: Medieval, with the Castle of Merlin the Wizard; Eastern, with the Maze of Fu-Ming and the Lake of Dreams; the Bay of Peter Pan and the Far West. The little ones will appreciate the BorgoMagico, or Magic Town, Castoria, the gentle Floating Log Flume, the Captain Nemo Adventure where they can try their hand at a "splash battle", the Gnome Valley and the Giant Slide.
The fairytale atmosphere in this park and the great range of things to do won’t fail to fascinate the little ones.
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3. Gardaland: an adrenaline-fuelled experience in the province of Verona
Gardaland is the famous amusement park in Ronchi in the municipality of Castelnuovo del Garda, in the province of Verona. This park plays host to both mechanical and aquatic attractions, as well as offering lots of shows and entertainment along the streets and in the squares of the park.
Between one ride and another it is not uncommon to meet the dinosaur Prezzemolo, a mythical mascot of the park, and many other fantastic characters for the kids to have fun with.
The thematic areas into which the park is divided are Burma, Atlantis, Hawaii, Egypt, the Middle East, China, the Wild West, the Middle Ages, Space and Fantasy/Cartoon. Between them, they house 35 separate attractions, plus shops and restaurants.
In addition to being a truly special place for children, Gardaland has rides reserved only for the biggest and bravest, such as the Blue Tornado, Space Vertigo and the rollercoaster Raptor. Ready for an adrenaline rush?
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4. Mirabilandia: a fun nature reserve in Ravenna
Mirabilandia, in the municipality of Ravenna, just 10 km from Cervia, is the largest amusement park in Italy and is divided into two main areas: the theme park and the water park, Mirabeach, a truly tropical paradise.
The park has such a rich nature reserve that it has even received the patronage of the environment ministry to help preserve the numerous palms, pines and oaks plus the wild animals, including such majestic birds as Canadian geese, grebes and herons.
Mirabilandia has 5 different areas, each with its own theme: Route 66, Bimbopoli and Dinoland, both dedicated to the smallest children, Adventureland, a green area and the Far West Valley. Then there are rides like the Eurowheel and Raratonga which are not part of any theme, but fun all the same.
The park is constantly evolving to offer new surprises and breath-taking attractions every year to all the visitors who decide to spend a fun day out here.
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5. Rainbow MagicLand: virtual reality in the Italian capital
Rainbow MagicLand was built in 2011 in the municipality of Valmonte, in the metropolitan area of Rome. It is a large amusement park with an astounding 38 attractions, as well as a host of shows in special theatres and on the streets of the park.
The heart of the park is an enormous and beautiful central lake, around which you will find all the rides, shops and eating areas.
Each area of the park has a distinct theme, from Mayan ruins to Steampunk, a prehistoric Flintstone-like town, castles and architecture (both real and invented) from every era. Everything is based on the main theme of the park, encapsulated in its name: magic.
Rainbow MagicLand has the most unique attractions in the whole of Italy, such as the Huntik 5D and the Flying Dutchman (the first rollercoaster in Italy to use virtual reality enhancement).
The park’s mascot, Gattobaleno, a cat with an appropriate rainbow-coloured tail, will welcome you and accompany you to the park where the entire family can live an unforgettable day full of emotions, thrills and magical memories.
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