![]() ![]() The Parque Aquático do Crato is located in a beautiful area in the heart of the picturesque Alto Alentejo. The restaurant is a spacious 180 metres and has capacity for 400 diners, either in a single room or divided into two separate, sound-proofed areas, and is available for private event hire until 11pm. Here guests can enjoy lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks throughout the day to keep up their energy levels. One of the park´s main draws is its excellent restaurant, which operates daily during park opening hours from 10am until 7pm. Spacious changing areas are well stocked with plenty of hair driers and individual showers, four of which are specifically adapted for wheelchair users. The facilities at the Parque Aquático do Crato are extensive. All the pools are fitted with new technology, which reduces their chlorine content by over 60%. Consisting of 3 fixed high boards and 2 springboards, it is one of the best facilities of its kind in the area and is a generously-sized 14×14 metres and 3 metres deep. In front of the large terraced area is the diving pool, which provides hours of fun for divers and spectators alike. There is an additional circular training pool to its side, which is very popular with families, along with two dedicated children´s pools. The main pool is spacious and suitable for leisure swims or lengths and is fitted with a hydraulic lifting chair for the disabled. There is one main water slide which is highly popular, set amongst several leisure pools and plenty of wide open spaces for relaxing in the sun on a lounger or under the shade of a sun umbrella. Its charm, however, is in its variety and family atmosphere. The park is highly popular during the summer months with locals and tourists seeking a place to relax and have fun in the sun, as well as with family groups.įor guests looking for adrenalin-pumping kamikaze rides and high-speed descents this water park may disappoint. The park forms part of an entertainment and leisure complex with water slides, pools, leisure areas, restaurant and a large entertainment stage. the park has a small cafe which serves something to suit all tastes and budgets.The Parque Aquático do Crato is located in the town of Crato, Alentejo in central Portugal. There is also a safe separate kiddies pool with mini slides for little ones to enjoy. The large pool also hosts other actiivities such as water polo and water aerobic sessions throughout the day for anyone to enjoy and participate in (included within the admission price). Whilst I didn't try this out for myself - I had a great time watching others having a go and attempting to walk on water! I believe these were at an additional cost of 3 euros for 7 mins. This pool also hosts other activities such as the orbs or whatever they are called which are the giant inflatable (hamster) balls that you are sealed into. There is a large separate swimming pool which seems to have plenty of room for both swimmers, and playmakers alike. I believe if you arrive after 2pm the entry cost is reduced. An assortment of thrill seeking slides to suit all appetities! I think the entry cost was about 12 euros for an adult all day ticket plus 3 euros for umberella and sunbed hire (unlike other parks, you are unable to take your own into the park). ![]() The parqu is open from june to first week in September. Parking can be a bit difficult in particular in the peak months. It costs €12 to get in including children 10 or over cheaper if under 10 and €3.50 per lounger if you require one but includeds the umbrella. The parque offers 3 different slides and a very large pool, to keep everybody happy, the staff are very helpful and offer entertainment in the form of aqua exercises, pool dancing, football matches 5v5 etc a bar is also available offering snacks, pizza, burgers, toasties, hot dods, local cakes and savouries, sandwiches, salads etc, plently to choose from, if you are looking for a day out, this is ideal, easy to get too and it is 30-45 min from Nazare or Sao Martinho do Porto using the A8. It also offers families the peace of mind that the children will be occupied and having fun all day. Mariparque is a great change for families with children that get bored of the beach or want a change. ![]()
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