Terra Mitica Amusement Park Benidorm

Terra Mitica Amusement park is a theme park nearby Benidorm right in the heart of the Costa Blanca.
As theme parks are all time favorites and very popular to have a nice family day out.
In fact, Benidorm has several theme parks like Aqualandia, Mundomar and many more .

Important , the Costa Blanca have long touristic season.
Because the weather is perfect 320 days of sun.
So there are  warm springs, hot summers an a nice autumns with little rain .
As a result that  you can enjoy this park  nearly the all year round.

During november holiday  we visited the theme park.
In fact, the park was plenty of pumpkins, witches, Dracula’s and spiders. But before planning a visit in the winter check the website for the openings hours and days.
Because there is a winter season closing.

First of all, the park  is the most popular theme park at the Costa Blanca. If you are looking for fun and exciting,  it  is the place to be.

Terra Mitica, Ancient Mediterranean world theme park.

Presently the park is  build around theme of the ancient Mediterranean world.
In fact, it is located on  hill-side, so you can enjoy the view of Benidorm beaches and the skyline.
Now it has new attractions and a new hotel on the doorstep.

In brief, the park is full with roller coasters, rides and live entertainment.
The most spectacular shows  are in the the Roman Circus.
Gladiators in the arena.
But you can also enjoy  the Greek labyrinth. Or  Cleopatra spectacle on Egypt.

Children at Terra Mitica.

In sum there is something for every one and this makes this trip a great day for all of the family.
For the younger children, there are 20 children rides which are replica’s  of the adult rides and attractions.
For instance , children have their special area in Rome with small-scale replicas of the real larger rides.
Indeed the young children can enjoy as much as the parents, and have side by side the fun and the kicks .
Most younger adults come for the adrenaline rush of the roller coasters and the trill of the high altitude rides.
From the  rides which gives you goose bumps to the relaxing spa pools.
Indeed, a day out for all the family.

How to get to Terra Mitica.

In fact, Terra Mitica is located just outside Benidorm.
So when you want to visit  the park , there is access by taxi, buses orcars from the N 332 and the AP 7 .

From Benidorm you ca get buses to the park. The coach buses are more expensive than the buses from the community.
Recently,  Terra Mitica has its own TRAM line station.

By plane
To take a holiday in Benidorm, the easiest flights are landing in Valencia or Alicante airport .
Both airports and city’s are within a 100 km drive from Benidorm.
Like any other day trip, check the weather forecasts if you want to visit Terra Mitica, so you will enjoy the maximum of your day of.

Terra Mitica  a place for visitors of all ages.

Presently, Terra Mitica Benidorm is one of the largest European theme parks
With different ancient worlds rebuild
Some of these ancient worlds are Mediterranean coasts of Greece, Rome, Egypt, Iberia and all these islands have their own stories and legends.
So the park  is divided in several areas  and each with their own show , rides , shops, decor and food shops.
It’s a park with a variety of rides: roller coasters, water attractions, dark rides, thrill rides , family attractions and shows and events.
It is fantastic, we were pleasantly surprised.
Indeed experience of fun, and high level of adrenaline and fear.
In fact , the rides are scattered around Terra Mitica.
So make sure you look everywhere but the best thing is you don’t queue and you don’t get hassle.

For instance, the  Tornado is 80 meter high ride with flying chairs  with altitude. So be a dare-devil and try it.
The dimensions  of the Tornado is so high that it has a  six meter deep foundation to hold the 4500 kilogram weight of the Tornado.
Even from outside the park you can see the  Tornado.

In the past, the ” Synkope” was voted the best ride in Europe.
Other rides who are popular in Terra Mitica are the “Titanide” , “Inferno”,  the “Fall of the Fenix” and the breath-taking “Magnus Colosus ” wooden roller coaster. So  you will know, what is adrenaline!
Last visit we enjoyed the water rides while the weather was splendid. One of the famous of the water ride is ” the Waterfalls of the Nile” and the ” Anger of Triton “. So in brief : have fun!

Food and drinks  at Terra Mitica .

As always in the theme park food and drinks are no problem.

So there is a variety of fast food  and restaurants throughout the park. But most Spanish people prefer to take their picnic box and sandwiches with them.

Luxor four star hotel in Terra Mitica.

The Grand Luxor hotel has 300 rooms and allows package holidays.
In this holiday package  their are the tickets, the hotel stay and the meal included.
The hotel is  a step away from Terra Mitica.
But at the same time the hotel guest enjoy a spectacular view on Benidorm and the Mediterranean Sea.
The  Grand Luxor  has a Spa and wellness center, different swimming pools as well  luxury restaurants and many others facilities.

Some of the rooms will have sea view,  others a view on Terra Mitica.

Terra Mitica in mid-season holiday (October):

In fact, Terra Mitica is an a quite strange shape.
So you can walk around but not that much, and some of the shops and attractions open at different times (depending the season).
In fact, the further away from the start, the later they opened.
During the visit we went to see the pirate show called “ Barbarossa”
It was great.
Also we did  all the rides and enjoyed it very much.
Because there are more than 30 attractions of different kinds for the whole family.
All in all, there are  more than 20 shows.

Tip for your visit.

First, take a towel and spare T-shirt / shorts or a waterproof cape with you. Because if you want to go on the water rides you sure will get wet ! And not of the rain.
Indeed, Terra Mitica is a superb theme park for young and those who are young of heart.
Further, prices of the refreshments and the food were quite good. But  plenty of (Spanish ) people took their own picnic.
If you are staying in South Costa Blanca, Orihuela Costa or Torrevieja, you can easily go by coach bus .
For instance , we paid 10 € for the bus only . Booked at the local travel agency.

 Opening Hours.

Now, the summer season start from May till begin November .
So in the holiday months the opening hours  are from 10.00 -24.00.
In the winter Terra Mitica is open in the weekends. But only from 10:00-20:00.

After the summer, it is wise to check the online calendar for opening hours but also for the online tickets.

Prices

First for adult is the entrance  39€
Then children (age 0-3): Free with an adult ticket.
Also the Junior ticket: Age form 4 till 12     is  28 €
Last but not least the senior ticket: Age 65 and older is  28 €

Besides, try to book on internet. It is cheaper.
Furthermore you can also buy combined tickets including Terra Mitica, Mundomar and Aqualandia.

Tip

In addition, when you arrive  at the airport of Alicante,  there an info stand which has coupons for the park.
Because  this coupon offers you a reduced entrance price.
So, a money saver tip if you want  to go with the all family.
Finally, we went in October and in November and hardly had to queue to get on any rides.