Spain - PortAventura & Ferrari Land with Leo, Netty & Ayshea

 Spain - PortAventura & Ferrari Land

Our first day at PortAventura and our excitement levels were sky high!

We couldn't wait to hit the big rides and first up was Furios Baco which reaches up to a breathtaking speed over its 850 meter track. The adrenaline rush was incredible. Then, it was time for the Shambhala! Standing at 75 meters tall, this roller coaster features the longest drop in Europe. Every turn and drop were felt intensely, and the sheer thrill had us all ecstatic. Of course there were some calmer rides for those who preferred something a little less thrill seeking.

Each themed area, with its unique architecture and decorations, transported us to different corners of the world, enhancing our experience. A highlight of the day was Tutuki Splash, a water ride that left us drenched and laughing uncontrollably. We also loved blasting each other on Angkor; the perfect way to cool off!

Taking things to another level we took on the mighty Dragon Khan ride which begins with a descent followed by eight loops which  pass through in 69 seconds, reaching a speed of up to 110 km/h. There are no words to describe the feeling! 

It was off to the Far West section Far West, an American- themed part of the park that captures the essence of the Wild West with attractions like the Gold Rush roller coaster and the Grand Canyon Rapids. We jumped onto the rapids for a refreshing splash to cool off. Stampida—a dual wooden roller coaster with racing trains. We watched it zoom by before joining the queue ourselves. What a ride!

It was then time to head to the place that car dreams are made of- Ferrari Land! 

First stop: Dreamway, a soaring flight simulator that took us around the world—cheers broke out when London landmarks appeared.

We explored the Ferrari gallery where we went on an interactive journey discovering the details of the history of the legendary Italian motor-racing team. Flying Dreams was up next, a soaring flight simulator that took us around the world—cheers broke out when London landmarks appeared. It was then our turn to become an F1 driver as we raced around the track in our own race car. 

 We finished the day on the Thrill Towers, hearts racing and voices hoarse from screaming. 

Our hotel was amazing! With a rooftop pool and views to die for we spent hours making a splash and topping up our tan, relaxing in the warm Spanish sun.

Sundowners on the beach was the perfect way to end our busy days. Things don't get much better than this! 

It was game on as we hit the pool table all in good spirits. There were some great shots and everyone had bought their A game! 

It was all about water, waves, and wild slides as we headed to PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Park, a vibrant, tropical- themed water park The pool was our first stop, and we thoroughly enjoyed being carried around the park by the lazy river. Some of us spent a good hour or two just chilling, dancing to the music, and floating on the inflatable rings. The slides, both big and small, were a hit, with laughter echoing as we sped down them. 

The evening entertainment was always a real treat! From live music to traditional island dancing there was something for everyone! In true JollyDays style you would always find us the first and last ones on the dance floor!