Swing doors, a sheriff’s office and cactus everywhere. Then you look up and see a slide so steep it seems to drop straight off the edge of a cliff.
Western Water Park is Mallorca’s Wild West water park, set on a hillside above Magaluf on the south-west coast of the island. It began life in 1987 as El Dorado, a cowboy theme park with shows and saloons, and the water slides arrived in 2002. Today it’s run by Aspro Parks, the group behind Aqualand El Arenal and Marineland, and it has two big pools, around 20 slides and four areas for children, all set among wooden forts, swing doors and desert canyons. It’s the second-largest water park on the island after Aqualand El Arenal, and one of the most popular family days out in the south-west. Most people simply call it Western Park, and it’s a seasonal park, open from around Easter to late October.
In this article you’ll find out what to expect at Western Water Park Mallorca, which rides suit which ages, how the tickets and opening hours work and how to get there from Palma and the resorts. If you’re still choosing a park, our guide to the best water parks in Spain and our round-up of water parks in Mallorca compare it with the rest.
💰 Hotel Samos - a family-friendly Magaluf hotel with a kids’ club, 250 m from the beach.
🏨 Sol Guadalupe - a four-star hotel near Magaluf beach with kids’ slides and an indoor pool.
💎 Zafiro Palace Palmanova - a five-star family resort with suites and a splash area on the Palmanova seafront.
Where is Western Water Park Mallorca located?
Western Water Park is on the Carretera Cala Figuera, on the hill behind Magaluf, in the municipality of Calvià. It’s about 15 km from Palma de Mallorca and roughly 25 minutes from the airport. If you’re staying in Magaluf, Palmanova or Santa Ponsa, you can reach the entrance in a few minutes by bus or taxi.
From the north of the island, for example from Alcúdia, the drive takes between an hour and an hour and a half. That’s fine for a day out, but if you’re based in the north you may prefer the Hidropark in Port d’Alcúdia, which is much closer.
The three zones of the park
The park is split into three themed areas, which makes it easy to plan the day around your family’s ages and nerves.
Western Land - the big slides
Western Land is home to the biggest thrills. This is where you’ll find The Beast, the Boomerang and the Tornado, and it’s also where the longest queues build after midday. If your teenagers want to do everything, start here as soon as the gates open.
Indian Town - racing and mid-sized slides
Indian Town has the medium-sized slides and the racing rides. It’s the natural middle ground for kids who have outgrown the splash areas but aren’t ready for a near-vertical drop. Crazy Horses, the head-first mat race, is here.
El Paso - family rides and splash areas
El Paso is the most family-friendly part of Western Water Park. It has splash areas, calmer pools and rides for all ages, including the Big Hole raft ride. The back of El Paso is also one of the quietest corners of the park in the middle of the day.
The best rides at Western Water Park
The Beast
Of all the attractions, The Beast is the ride the park is famous for. It’s a set of four slides that start from the same tower, and the tallest is often described as the highest water slide in Spain. One of the lanes is so steep that you feel weightless for a moment before the water catches you. Watch a few riders first, and grab some photos from the bottom. It looks scarier from the bottom than from the top, but only just.
Gran Cañón
Gran Cañón is the longest slide in Mallorca, at around 220 metres. Up to four people ride together in a large inflatable ring, so it suits families who want a long ride without the free-fall feeling of The Beast.
Boomerang, Tornado and Big Hole
On the Boomerang you shoot down into a U-shaped half-pipe, up the far wall and back again. The Tornado is a fast, twisting tube slide for confident riders. The Big Hole sends a group raft through a dark tunnel, and the moment you can’t see where you’re going is half the fun.
Crazy Horses
Crazy Horses is a multi-lane racing slide. You grab a mat, lie on your front and race your family to the bottom. It’s short, fast and great fun, so expect your kids to come back for “just one more go” several times.
More slides around the park
Beyond the headline rides, the park lists around 20 slides in total. Look out for El Látigo, Cola del Diablo, the Tijuana Twins and Huracán, which fill the gap between the family rides and The Beast. Most slides have height and weight limits, and staff check them at the entrance to each ride, so younger kids should try a ride in El Paso first.
The wave pool and relaxation areas
The wave pool sits in the centre of the park, with a sloping entry that feels like a small beach. It’s the best place for a break between slides, and it’s popular with parents who want to cool off while keeping an eye on everyone. There are sun loungers in the pool areas and shaded relaxation areas at the edges of the park. Get there early if you want a lounger in July and August.
Is Western Water Park suitable for younger kids?
Yes, Western Water Park is suitable for younger visitors, although the biggest slides are for older children and adults. There are four children’s areas with small slides, fountains and shallow water, mostly in El Paso. Toddlers and kids under about six will spend most of their day there and in the wave pool.
Most rides in Western Land and Indian Town have a minimum height of around 1.1 to 1.2 metres, and staff check it at the entrance to each ride. Children just below the limit often find this frustrating, so measure them before you go. Pushchairs are fine on the main paths, but you’ll have to leave them at the bottom of the slide stairs.
Is Western Water Park accessible?
The park is built on a hillside, so expect slopes and some steps between the three zones. The main paths are wide enough for pushchairs, but the slides themselves are reached by stairs and most have height and weight limits. If someone in your group uses a wheelchair, contact the park before your visit to ask about access to the pools and facilities, as the official website doesn’t publish detailed accessibility information.
Western Water Park tickets, fast pass and opening hours
You can buy tickets at the entrance, but booking online is cheaper and quicker. Prices are set for adults, children aged 5 to 10, minis aged 3 to 4 and over-65s, while children under 3 go free. Family packs for two adults and two children and friends packs for four adults bring the price per person down, and flexi tickets let you choose the date later. In July and August the park gets very busy, so it’s best to book your tickets a few days ahead in high season.
If you want to see more of the south-west, the park’s own 2-park ticket combines Western Water Park with Marineland Mallorca, about ten minutes’ drive away. Ticket sellers also offer combos with Aqualand El Arenal, as well as packages that include a return bus from your resort.
The park sells a Fast Pass that lets you skip the regular queue on the main slides. Only a limited number are available on the day, so buy it online if you visit in August, when wait times for The Beast can be long. Tickets can’t be refunded or exchanged, so check the weather forecast before you pick a date.
Western Water Park is a seasonal park. In 2026, it opened on 2 April (Maundy Thursday) and ran until late October, from 10am to 5pm in April, May, June, September and October and from 10am to 6pm in July and August. Over the winter the park is closed, and it usually reopens around Easter, with the new season’s dates announced in early spring. If you’re planning a visit in April or late October, check the official calendar first.
How to get to Western Water Park
From Palma, TIB buses to Palmanova and Magaluf (lines 104, 105 and 106) are the cheapest way to get close, and line 104 also runs from Santa Ponsa and Peguera. The park sits on the hill above Magaluf, so ask the driver for the nearest stop or take a short taxi ride from the town centre. A taxi from Palma takes 15 to 20 minutes.
On weekdays the park runs a free bus from Palmanova, Magaluf, Santa Ponsa and Peguera, but only on the way there, so plan a bus or taxi back. Some ticket packages include a return bus from Santa Ponsa, Peguera, Playa de Palma and Can Pastilla, with pick-ups at set hotels and stops. From the north and east of the island there’s no direct bus, so a car or a transfer package is much easier.
If you’re driving, take the Ma-1 motorway towards Andratx, leave at exit 13 for Magaluf and follow the signs uphill. There’s a paid car park next to the entrance, but it fills up on summer weekends, so arrive early. A hire car also makes it easy to combine the park with a beach afternoon or a visit to the caves in Mallorca on another day.
Tips for visiting Western Water Park - food, lockers and facilities
Each zone has its own fast-food outlet: Wild Búfalos and Pizzeria Morricone in Western Land, Sioux Fast Food in Indian Town and La Ola in El Paso. Expect pizza, burgers, salads, escalopes and chips, with ice cream stands opening after lunch. Queues for food peak around 1pm, so eat early or late to save time. The park doesn’t publish clear rules on bringing your own food, so check the current conditions before you pack a picnic, and bring a refillable bottle, as you’ll get through a lot of water in the heat.
Lockers are paid by the day and fill up early, so grab one when you arrive. Sun loungers are a paid extra too. There are no VIP cabanas on the park’s list of services, so a lounger in the shade is the main upgrade. There’s a first-aid post and a photo shop where you can pick up ride photos. Re-entry isn’t usually allowed, so plan to stay for the day. Pack high-factor sun cream, hats and rash vests for small children, and keep your phone in a waterproof pouch.
Best time to visit Western Water Park
June and September are the sweet spot. The water is warm, the days are long and the queues are shorter than in July and August. Weekdays are usually quieter than weekends, and the first hour after opening is the best time for The Beast. In August, when school holidays across Europe overlap, arrive before the gates open or come for the last couple of hours, when many families have already left. In April, May and October it can feel too cool for a full day in the water, so pick a warm, sunny day.
How much time do you need?
Most families spend five to seven hours at Western Water Park. With older kids you can ride the main slides in three or four hours on a quiet day, but in July and August the queues stretch that out. To avoid queues, arrive at opening time, do Western Land first and leave the wave pool and the splash areas for the afternoon, when slide queues peak between midday and 4pm.
Is Western Water Park worth it?
For families with kids aged about six to twelve, it’s one of the best days out in Mallorca. The slides are thrilling without being overwhelming, the Wild West theming keeps everyone entertained and the park is compact enough to keep the group together. Toddlers will be happy in El Paso and the wave pool, but the adults minding them still need full tickets, so for very young children a hotel with a splash park may be enough. Teenagers and adults come for The Beast, Gran Cañón and the racing slides, although thrill-seekers may run out of new rides by mid-afternoon on a quiet day.
Western Water Park or Aqualand El Arenal?
Aqualand El Arenal is bigger and has more slides, which suits groups of teenagers who want to ride everything. Western Water Park has stronger theming, The Beast and a more compact layout, which many parents find easier with small children. If you’re staying in the south-west, around Magaluf, Palmanova or Santa Ponsa, Western is the more convenient choice. If you’re based on the Playa de Palma, Aqualand is closer.
The third option is Hidropark in Port d’Alcúdia, the best choice if you’re based in the north. You may still see Aqualand Magaluf on old maps, but that park closed many years ago, so Western is now the only water park in Magaluf. For a rainy day nearby, Katmandu Park in Magaluf has indoor attractions. Our round-up of water parks in Mallorca compares all three parks in more detail.
Practical information
- Western Water Park tickets are best bought in advance. You’ll skip the ticket queue at the entrance and avoid the risk of the park selling out on busy summer days.
- Address: Carretera Cala Figuera, 12-22, 07181 Magaluf, Mallorca, Spain
- Buy tickets on GetYourGuide
Hotels near Western Water Park
Magaluf and Palmanova are the most convenient bases for the park, with family hotels a short walk from the beach. These three are a few minutes’ drive from the entrance. For more ideas, see our pick of the best family hotels in Mallorca.
💰 Hotel Samos
A good-value, family-friendly hotel in Magaluf, about 250 metres from the beach. It has a large terrace with an adults’ pool and a separate children’s pool, a kids’ club, a playground and day and evening entertainment. It suits families who want plenty to do at the hotel and a quick hop to Western Water Park.
🏨 Sol Guadalupe
A four-star hotel around 300 metres from Magaluf beach, with an outdoor pool, a heated indoor pool and water slides for kids. There’s also a kids’ club, a playground and a spa for the parents. It’s a comfortable mid-range choice for families who want slides at the hotel as well as at the park.
💎 Zafiro Palace Palmanova
A five-star family resort on the Palmanova seafront, a short drive from Western Water Park. It has spacious suites, several pools, a splash area for children and a kids’ club, as well as restaurants and a spa. It’s the pick for families who want an upmarket holiday with everything on site.
Western Water Park FAQ
Is there a water park in Magaluf?
Yes, Western Water Park is on the hill just behind Magaluf. It’s the main water park in the south-west of Mallorca, with around 20 slides, a wave pool and four children’s areas. You can walk up from parts of Magaluf or take a short bus or taxi ride.
Is Western Water Park good?
Western Water Park is a good day out, especially for families with kids aged six and over. The Beast and Gran Cañón are real highlights, and the Wild West theme makes it feel different from other parks. In August the queues can be long, so arrive early.
Is Western Water Park open in September?
Yes, the park is usually open in September and October, from 10am to 5pm. It closes for the winter at the end of October and usually reopens around Easter. Exact opening and closing dates can change, so check before your visit.
What is the biggest water park in Mallorca?
Aqualand El Arenal is the biggest water park in Mallorca. Western Water Park is the second largest, but it has the island’s longest slide, Gran Cañón, and the tallest drop, The Beast.
Is there a free bus to Western Water Park?
Yes, on weekdays the park runs a free bus from Palmanova, Magaluf, Santa Ponsa and Peguera, but only on the way to the park. For the return trip, use TIB buses (lines 104, 105 and 106 serve Magaluf and Palmanova), a taxi or a ticket package that includes a return bus.
Is Western Water Park open in winter?
No, Western Water Park is closed in winter. The season usually runs from around Easter to late October, and in 2026 the park opened on 2 April. Outside the season, nearby Marineland Mallorca stays open with shorter winter hours.
