Tibidabo Amusement Park boasts some of the best views of the city and is a fun and exhilarating addition to any holiday, especially when travelling with children. It is officially Spain’s oldest theme park that is still in operation, and the third oldest in Europe. Perched atop Barcelona’s highest point, the Tibidabo Amusement Park has an awesome combination of classic and new rides, with great options for kids young and old alike – and of course for the young of heart. Theme parks The park has options to suit every budget, from the purchase of single tickets for individual rides to wristbands that allow for unlimited access to the park for a day. It’s also a fantastic spot to watch the sunset and you can spend some time relaxing in the “mirador”, or lookout point, admiring what is undoubtedly the best view of the city. Tibidabo's Park History Access to the top of the Tibidabo Mountain was completed in 1901. Should you not feel like walking, you can still use the “funicular” to get up to the amusement park – don’t worry, it has been renovated since the 1900s. This became the star attraction in the early years of the park as it was such a modern mode of transport for the time. In the first decade of the park’s existence, small attractions such as swings, bowling alleys, and mirror halls were added, providing great amusement to visitors. Rides and Attractions Following its opening, it wasn’t long before rides were installed, with an Electric Merry-go Round added in 1910 and the Aerial Railway in 1915. In 1921 and 1928 respectively, the Look-Out Tower, known as Talaia, and the “Avió” Aeroplane ride were built in the park, two signature rides that still stand today (again, don’t worry, they have been renovated
Tibidabo Amusement Park boasts some of the best views of the city and is a fun and exhilarating addition to any holiday, especially when travelling with children. It is officially Spain’s oldest theme park that is still in operation, and the third oldest in Europe. Perched atop Barcelona’s highest point, the Tibidabo Amusement Park has