Quick answer: The best-known water parks in Italy are Caribe Bay in Jesolo (once called Aqualandia), Aquafollie in Caorle and Aquafan in Riccione. Near Rome, Zoomarine mixes water slides with dolphin shows, and Lake Garda has Parco Acquatico Cavour and Caneva Aquapark.

Italy, one of the dearest countries of Europe, is pulling tourists from around the world for its magnificent buildings and historic structures. But the latest temptation to Italy is the exciting and thrilling water parks. People across the globe come here to enjoy the splash of water rides in water parks.

Water parks in Italy are the new attraction for locals as well as tourists from the other countries. Here are some of the top-notch water adventures that everyone can splash in-

Caribe Bay (formerly Aqualandia), Jesolo

If you remember Aqualandia, this is the same park with a new name. It opened in 1989 as Aqualandia and was renamed Caribe Bay in 2019. Today it is a Caribbean-themed park at Lido di Jesolo, on the coast near Venice, with 27 attractions and five live shows a day. The park says it has the highest slide in Europe at 42 metres, and it is great fun for all age groups. Italy's tourism website lists it as open daily from May to September, 10:00 to 18:00.

Aquafollie

Aquafollie is another exciting waterpark in Italy, in Caorle, in the province of Venice, close to the beautiful city of Venice. It is the place where you can relax in the soothing ambience with positivity coming from the people enjoying the rides. Relaxing whirlpool bath, exciting wet bubble and wave swimming pool are the perfect zones for all age group people. You can also enjoy the aqua gym, aerobics, dance and a lot more.

Aquafan, Riccione

Aquafan in Riccione is one of the most thrilling water parks in Italy. If you want to feel the rush of adrenaline, try its slides Kamikaze, Black Hole, Extreme River, Speedriul and Twist. For toddlers, go for the Swimming Pool of the Elephant, Arca Beach and Antarctic Baby Beach.

Zoomarine, Torvaianica (near Rome)

Zoomarine, in Torvaianica on the Lazio coast south of Rome, is the perfect blend of exciting water rides and shows of aquatic animals, especially dolphins. It is an easy day out with a private driver in Rome. (Keep the rest of this paragraph, from Your little ones, as it is.)

Parco Acquatico Cavour, Valeggio sul Mincio (Lake Garda)

Parco Acquatico Cavour is in Valeggio sul Mincio, a few minutes from Peschiera del Garda. It is famous for relaxing with family: you can walk in shallow water over sand, and enjoy CocoBay beach, Paradise Island and the white-sand Palm Beach with its palm trees.

Italy's Top Waterparks at a Glance

When Are Water Parks in Italy Open?

Italian water parks are summer attractions. Caribe Bay is listed as open daily from May to September, and the regional Veneto tourism site listed Parco Cavour as open from 1 June to 7 September in 2025. Aquafan and Caribe Bay already show a See you in 2027 message on their websites, so always check the official website of each park for the new season dates and ticket prices.

Plan a Family Water Park Day with Benvenuto Limos

Water parks are often outside the city centre, and getting there by public transport with children and bags is not much fun. Benvenuto Limos offers private transfers in spacious vehicles from our fleet, so you travel door to door. For more ideas, read our guide to travelling in Italy with kids, then request a quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best water park in Italy?

Caribe Bay in Jesolo is one of the most awarded. The park says it is a 14-time winner of Best Park in Italy at the ParksMania Awards. Aquafan in Riccione is another favourite for big slides.

2. Is Aqualandia still open?

Aqualandia in Jesolo is now called Caribe Bay. It opened as Aqualandia in 1989 and changed its name in 2019.

3. Is there a water park near Rome?

Yes. Zoomarine is in Torvaianica, on the coast south of Rome. It has water slides, pools and a tropical beach, plus dolphin and sea lion shows.

4. Is there a water park near Venice?

Yes. Caribe Bay is at Lido di Jesolo and Aquafollie is in Caorle, both on the coast in the province of Venice.

5. Are there water parks on Lake Garda?

Yes. Parco Acquatico Cavour is in Valeggio sul Mincio, a few minutes from Peschiera del Garda, and Caneva Aquapark is part of CanevaWorld Resort on Lake Garda.

6. Which water park in Italy has dolphins?

Zoomarine, near Rome, has a daily dolphin show as well as water slides and pools.

7. When do Italian water parks open?

Most open in late spring or early summer and close in September. Check each park's official website for the exact dates of the 2027 season.