The 20 Most Beautiful Amusement Parks in Italy – 2021 Ranking

 

Even we are no longer 10 years old, we still want to visit and enjoy the most beautiful amusement parks in Italy. There are so many of them, in every region and of every kind, it’s pity not to visit at least the closest one(s). Here, we have ranked the 20 most beautiful amusement parks in Italy, the ones that are the most fun to visitors.

NOTE: The following list is a result of a survey that involved over 20,000 Italian citizens and tourists. They were asked to express their preferences, choosing 20 amusement parks among the over 50 selected by our editorial staff.

Park	Where is it	Macroregion
Gardaland	Castelnuovo del Garda, Verona	Northern Italy
Mirabilandia	Ravenna	Central Italy
Aqualandia / Caribe Bay	Jesolo, Venice	Northern Italy
Leolandia	Capriate S. Gervasio, Bergamo	Northern Italy
Etnaland	Belpasso, Catania	Southern Italy
Caneva World Resort	Lazise, ​​Verona	Northern Italy
Aquafan	Riccione, Rimini	Central Italy
Genova’s aquarium	Genoa	Northern Italy
The Cornelle	Valbrembo, Bergamo	Northern Italy
Aquasplash	Lignano Sabbiadoro, Udine	Northern Italy
Safari Park	Varallo Pombia, Novara	Northern Italy
Zoomarine	Torvaianica-Pomezia, Rome	Central Italy
Fiabilandia	Rivazzurra, Rimini	Central Italy
Rainbow Magicland	Valmontone, Rome	Central Italy
Overseas	Riccione, Rimini	Central Italy
Italy in Miniature	Viserbella, Rimini	Central Italy
Cinecittà World	Rome	Central Italy
Movieland Parlk	Lazise, ​​Verona	Northern Italy
Ondaland	Vicolungo, Novara	Northern Italy
Fasanolandia – ZooSafari	Fasano, Brindisi	Southern Italy

1. Gardaland

Adjacent to Lake Garda, it covers an area of ​​approximately 445,000 square meters and hosts nearly 3 million visitors a year. It entered the Forbes ranking in 2005 as the fifth best-turnover park in the world. But, after all, we are talking about Gardaland in all of its disproportionate beauty… is there really more to add?

Location: Castelnuovo del Garda – Verona
Inauguration: 1975
Theme: amusement park
Number of attractions: more than 40
Entrance fee: variable according to the package. From about €38 adult; €34 reduced; free for children up to 1 meter in height. But, these are indicative prices, so it’s best to consult the official website.
Open: every day from the end of March to September, every weekend in October, and during all the holidays in December and January. Closed from mid-January to mid-March
Website: www.gardaland.it

2. Mirabilandia

The largest park in Italy also has an aquatic area. Its located at 162 km of the SS Adriatica and gives its name to the town itself.

The entire park is developed around 3 lakes, is surrounded by greenery, and allows visitors to feel like at the sea: in “Mirabeach”, the aquatic area, there are real artificial beaches, swimming pools simulating the sea waves, umbrellas, and so on. The thematic area, on the other hand, is divided into 7 zones, and, to access the aquatic area, you need to pay a small fee.

Location: Ravenna
Inauguration: 1992
Theme: amusement park
Number of attractions: 43
Entrance fee: variable according to the package. From about €26.90 adult; € 24.90 reduced; free for children up to 1-meter tall. But, these are indicative prices, so it’s best to consult the official website.
Open: every day from Easter to November 2nd
Website: mirabilandia.it

3. Aqualandia / Caribe Bay

Chosen the best water park in Italy several times, Aqualandia is divided into 8 thematic areas, including a mini-golf and a disco bar. Here, you will find one of the highest slides in the world (42 meters) and the highest tower in Europe from which to try your hand at Bungee Jumping (60 meters).

Paid parking, beach service with umbrellas and sunbeds, snack bar, slides of all types and heights all strictly in Caribbean style… you can all that in this amusement park. Plus, there is a semi-covered area in which entertainment shows are staged every day.

Location: Jesolo – Venice
Inauguration: 1989
Theme: water theme park
Number of attractions: 26
Entrance fee: €37 full; €30 reduced (children up to 1.40 meters in height); free for children up to 1 meter in height. But, these are indicative prices, so it’s best to consult the official website.
Open: from June to September open every day from 10:00 to 18:00
Website: www.caribebay.it

4. Leolandia

Leolandia is the first family-friendly theme park in Italy. Inaugurated in 1971 as Minitalia, over the years, it has been transformed into Leolandia. Inside, there are over 40 attractions, original shows, traveling attractions, and the most beloved cartoon characters such as Peppa Pig, Masha & the Bear, Thomas the Train, and Geronimo Stilton.

In addition, there are an educational farm, aquarium and reptile house, an educational garden, and a historic Minitalia with 160 reproductions of miniature monuments for young and old. In the park, there are several refreshment points and kiosks where you can stop for lunch or a simple break while having fun.

Location: Capriate S. Gervasio, Bergamo
Inauguration: 25 July 1971
Theme: Thematic amusement park
Number of attractions: 41
Entrance fee: fixed date tickets starting from €20.50; park + hotel packages are also available. But, these are indicative prices, so it’s best to consult the official website.
Open: from March to November
Website: www.leolandia.it

5. Etnaland

Extending over an area of approximately 280,000 square meters, it’s the largest park in Southern Italy. Apart from the play area with rides (Themepark) and slides (Aquapark), there’s also a chance of taking a tour in the botanical garden or visiting the Prehistoric Park. Whatever you want, you’ll find it there.

Location: Belpasso – Catania
Inauguration: 2001
Theme: Water and amusement park
Number of attractions: 58 between Themepark and Aquapark
Entrance fee: variable according to the period and the package. From about €35.90 adult; €19.90 reduced; free for children up to 1 meter in height. But, these are indicative prices, so it’s best to consult the official website.
Open: the Themepark is open every weekend in April, May, June, and September; every day in July and August. The Aquapark is open only in July and August.
Website: www.etnaland.eu

6. Caneva World Resort

Completely set on a tropical island, this water park has several slides for adults and children, dining and relaxation areas, ample parking. It’s located a few kilometers from its twin, Movieland (we’ll see it later), and the renowned Medieval Times restaurant with a medieval show.

Location: Lazise – Verona
Inauguration: first half of the 1980s
Theme: water park
Number of attractions: 15
Entrance fee: Caneva only €26 full, €20 reduced; cumulative ticket with Movieland €38 full, €32 reduced. But, these are indicative prices, so it’s best to consult the official website.
Website: www.canevaworld.it

7. Aquafan

A true institution among water parks! Besides boasting the tallest slides, Aquafan is also famous for the largest foam party in the world held in August. The event brings thousands of visitors as well as internationally renowned DJs. Swimming pools of all kinds, bizarre slides… all a stone’s throw from the Riccione motorway exit. Fun areas, relaxation areas with wellness programs, music, night events… what more can you ask for?

Location: Riccione
Inauguration: 1987
Theme: water park
Number of attractions: 17
Entrance fee: variable according to the period and the package. From about €23 adult; €14 reduced; free for children up to 1 meter in height. But, these are indicative prices, so it’s best to consult the official website.
Open: every day from June to September
Website: www.aquafan.it

8. Aquarium of Genoa

The Genoa Aquarium is the largest Italian aquarium and the second largest in Europe. It was designed by Renzo Piano and is located in Porto Antico in Genoa. It houses about 74 tanks with fish, mammals, reptiles, and more from all over the world.

The internal tour lasts approximately 2 and a half hours and boasts around 25 million visitors a year. It’s a chance for the youngest to spend a night (once a month) to observe the sharks and their behavior.

Location: Genoa
Inauguration: 1992
Theme: aquarium
Number of attractions: 74 pools
Entrance fee: variable according to the period and the package. From about €18 adults; € 12 children 4-12 years; free up to 3 years. But, these are indicative prices, so it’s best to consult the official website.
Open: all year round
Website: www.acquariodigenova.it

9. The Cornelle

Wildlife park with a purpose to safeguard wild species of great extension. There are animals from all over the world; the rare white tiger is the symbol of the park and the white lion has recently been introduced. There are also a reptile house and the largest aviary in Italy where the birds live in a state of semi-freedom. Furthermore, there are a refreshment area, ample parking, and a possibility for guided tours. If you like zoos, you can’t miss this one.

Location: Valbrembo – Bergamo
Inauguration: 1981
Theme: wildlife park
Number of attractions: numerous areas of protected animal species in captivity
Entrance fee: full €16; reduced €12, free up to 2 years. But, these are indicative prices, so it’s best to consult the official website.
Open: from February to November
Website: www.lecornelle.it

10. Aquasplash

One of the best water parks in Italy, very large, with many slides for adults and children. There are also relaxation areas, solarium, children’s play area, swimming pools, picnic and self-service areas, and shops.

The price is a bit high, but you get what you pay for. It’s very clean, safe, and well maintained. There are many shaded areas to shelter from the hottest hours of the day.

Location: Lignano Sabbiadoro – Udine
Theme: water park
Number of attractions: 20
Entrance fee: €25 adults, €20 reduced. But, these are indicative prices, so it’s best to consult the official website.
Open: from June to September every day from 10:00 to 18:00
Website: www.aquasplash.it

11. Safari Park

This park consists of two distinct areas: a rides area, with caged animals, and a safari area, where the animals are free and you can enter with your own vehicle.

It offers a mix of fun and culture for families and kids of all ages. Easily accessible, there is a campsite nearby for those who want to stay overnight. While you are there, you can visit Novara, it’s a really nice city.

Location: Varallo Pombia, Novara
Inauguration: 1999
Theme: Safari, amusement, and wildlife park
Number of attractions: 30
Entrance fee: €24 adults; €20 reduced; free for children under 3 years old
Open: every day 10:00 – 17:00 (closing at 19:00)
Website: www.safaripark.it

12. Zoomarine

An amusement park where animals are the masters: shows, aquariums, and areas of zoological culture where you can learn more about our friends, from dinosaurs to today’s animals. There is also a 4D cinema and rides for young and old, rollercoasters, and swimming pools of all kinds.

Location: Torvaianica, Pomezia (Roma)
Inauguration: 2005
Theme: Parco acquatico-zoologico
Number of attractions: more than 15
Entrance fee: €27 adults; €24 reduced; free for children under 1 meter in height. But, these are indicative prices, so it’s best to consult the official website.
Open: every weekend in April and May; every day in May, June, July, August, and mid-September; closed from November to March.
Website: www.zoomarine.it

13. Fiabilandia

One of the first amusement parks opened in Italy, it mostly offers attractions for the little ones in 3 different thematic areas: western, oriental, and medieval. There is no shortage of shows, mascots, refreshment areas, covered parking, as well as a possibility of free entry the day after.

This park has a history of more than 50 years and develops around Lake Bernardo, which is home to several species of migratory birds.

Location: Rivazzurra – Rimini
Inauguration: 1965
Theme: children’s amusement park
Number of attractions: more than 30
Entrance fee: €24 full; €17 reduced; free for kids under 1 meter in height. But, these are indicative prices, so it’s best to consult the official website.
Open: always open from May to September; every weekend in October and April; closed from November to February
Website: www.fiabilandia.net

14. Rainbow Magicland

Rainbow Magicland is located 20 minutes from the capital, along the Rome-Napol route, and is entirely dedicated to the world of magic.

All the attractions develop around a lake, which is the real peculiarity of this amusement park in addition to the fact that it addresses various architectural themes ranging from Mayan ruins to dolmens, from royal castles to fantastic buildings.

Winner of numerous awards including the “Parksmania Awards 2016” for the “First Virtual Coaster in Italy”, this park is a real flagship. The entertainment shows are excellent and there’s a lot of intention given to details, from the costumes to the make-up of the “actors”.

Location: Valmontone – Rome
Inauguration: 2011
Theme: amusement park dedicated to magic
Number of attractions: 38
Entrance fee: depending on the month and day. From about €19.90 full; free for children under 1 meter in height. But, these are indicative prices, so it’s best to consult the official website.
Open: from April to November
Website: www.magicland.it

15. Overseas

This park is divided into areas, all with different themes and purposes, the presence of natural paths. Discounts for groups, families, and schools are available by reservation. The entrance ticket is valid for two days of your choice, which is very interesting. The park also offers a very friendly staff prepared for guided tours and cinephile education courses. Furthermore, in the children’s area, you will find everything your children need to spend a pleasant day.

Location: Riccione
Inauguration: 2004
Theme: naturalistic-technological theme park
Number of attractions: various display cases, aquariums, marine shows, and nature reserves
Entrance fee: €27 adults; €21 reduced; free for children under 1 meter in height. But, these are indicative prices, so it’s best to consult the official website.
Open: from April to September every day; during the Christmas holidays; every Sunday in October; closed in February, March, and November
Website: www.oltremare.org

16. Italy in Miniature

This park hosts a huge number of miniatures of Italy including churches, monuments, statues, and squares. It covers an area of ​​85,000 square meters and is part of the IAMP, the international association that unites all the best miniature parks in the world.

It’s located a few steps from Rimini and is easily reachable by public transport. It offers discounts for groups and families and cumulative tickets for other neighboring parks. It’s really worth a visit as it is one of the most famous and appreciated parks in Italy.

Location: Viserbella, Rimini
Inauguration: 1970
Theme: theme park
Number of attractions: 13 rides and over 270 miniatures
Entrance fee: depending on the period. In high season €23 adults; €17 reduced; free for children under 1 meter in height. But, these are indicative prices, so it’s best to consult the official website.
Open: from October to March every weekend; from April to September always open
Website: www.italiainminiatura.com

17. Cinecittà World

In this park, you will have the feeling of being catapulted onto a real movie set. The park offers a shuttle from Rome Termini, a paid service upon reservation. There are also various dining areas and shows for all ages.

Location: Rome
Inauguration: 2014
Theme: theme park dedicated to the world of cinema
Number of attractions: 20
Entrance fee: €24 adults; €19 reduced. But, these are indicative prices, so it’s best to consult the official website.
Open: every weekend in April, May, June, and October; always open in July, August, and September
Website: www.cinecittaworld.it

18. Movieland Park

This theme park will immerse you in the world of cinema, making you will feel like real Hollywood directors. There are also various dining areas and entertainment shows for adults and children. Apart from classic tickets, there’s an option for discounts for groups, families, and school groups. Also, there’s a combined ticket with which you can enter the sister park Caneva Aquapark, located a few km away.

Location: Lazise, ​​Verona
Inauguration: 2002
Theme: theme park dedicated to the world of cinema
Number of attractions: 21
Entrance fee: only Movieland €26 full, €20 reduced; cumulative ticket with Caneva Acquapark €38 full, €32 reduced. But, these are indicative prices, so it’s best to consult the official website.
Open: every weekend in April and October, from May to September every day. Closed from November to March
Website: www.movieland.it

19. Ondaland

It’s currently the largest water park in Italy with its 140,000 square meters, also awarded the best amusement park of the year in 2011.

It’s located a few km from the Biandrate exit and offers discounts for entire families. Entertainment for everyone, snack bar, and option to rent sunbeds and umbrellas.

Location: Vicolungo, Novara
Inauguration: 2005
Theme: water park
Number of attractions: divided into 3 areas: Water Adventure (15 slides), Kids Area, and Sport & Wellness
Entrance fee: €23 adults; €15 children up to 12 years; free for children under 1 meter in height. But, these are indicative prices, so it’s best to consult the official website.
Opening: from 25 June to 1 September
Website: www.ondaland.it

20. Fasanolandia – ZooSafari

It’s the first zoo and wildlife park inaugurated in Italy and one of the largest in Europe. It’s easy to access it by any means as it is 55 km from Brindisi airport and 2 km from the center of Fasano. There’s an option for discounts for groups and schools, as well as a visit to the Sea Lion aquarium and the “Metrozoo” for a few euros plus.

Location: Fasano, Puglia
Inauguration: 1973
Theme: amusement park – zoo
Number of attractions: zoo divided into sectors, 20 rides, and entertainment shows
Entrance fee: €28 adults; €22 reduced for children from 4 to 10 years; free for children under 4 years (up to 1 meter in height). But, these are indicative prices, so it’s best to consult the official website.
Open: all year round
Website: www.zoosafari.it