PortAventura World is a leisure resort in Vila-seca, on the Costa Daurada, near Tarragona (Catalonia). It brings together three parks: PortAventura Park, Ferrari Land and Caribe Aquatic Park. In late October 2026, PortAventura Park opens at 10:30 am and closes between 6 pm and midnight depending on the day, according to the official calendar. Online, the 1-day adult PortAventura Park ticket is shown « from €43 », and the 1-day, 2-park ticket (with Ferrari Land) « from €55 ». This page gathers the published prices, the minimum heights for the big rides, access by train from Barcelona and the climate month by month.
PortAventura combines easily with a stay in Catalonia: see our Barcelona travel guide, about an hour from the resort depending on the park, our Costa Brava page, and more broadly our Spain travel guide.
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PortAventura: key facts
- Hours: vary by date; from October 23 to 31, 2026, PortAventura Park opens at 10:30 am and closes at 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm, 11 pm or midnight depending on the day — checked on 23 October 2026 on portaventuraworld.com
- Price: 1-day adult PortAventura Park (ages 11–59) from €43; 1 day, 2 parks from €55; Ferrari Land only from €19; Caribe Aquatic Park from €32 — checked on 23 October 2026 on portaventuraworld.com
- Ages: adult rate for ages 11 to 59; junior/senior rate for ages 4 to 10 and from age 60
- Booking: advised; the park recommends buying in advance « to get the best price »
- Address: Avinguda Alcalde Pere Molas, s/n, 43480 Vila-seca (Tarragona); « PortAventura » station on Rodalies lines R-17 and RT2 — checked on 23 October 2026 on portaventuraworld.com
PortAventura tickets and prices
Prices depend on the date and the package. Here are the « from » prices shown on the official tickets page on 23 October 2026 (excluding temporary promotions):
| Package | Adult (ages 11–59) | Junior (ages 4–10) / senior (60 and over) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day PortAventura Park | €43 | €39 |
| 1 day, 2 parks (PortAventura Park + Ferrari Land) | €55 | €50 |
| 2 days, 2 parks | €64 | €58 |
| 3 days, 2 parks | €90 | €81 |
| 1 day Ferrari Land | €19 | €17 |
| 1 day Caribe Aquatic Park | €32 | €28 |
| PortAventura Park evening entry (from 5 pm) | €36 | €32 |
Some packages combine admission and transport: Renfe or Rodalies de Catalunya train, or a bus from Barcelona and the Costa Brava. Dated tickets bought on the official website can be canceled up to 3 days before the visit; to change the date, you must cancel and rebuy. Buy on the official website or from the partners it lists, and beware of unknown resellers.
Opening hours and calendar
PortAventura Park has no fixed schedule: the closing time changes from day to day, especially during Halloween (September 19 to November 15, 2026) and at weekends, when the park may stay open until midnight. Example taken from the official calendar for late October 2026:
| Date | PortAventura Park hours |
|---|---|
| Friday, October 23 | 10:30 am–6 pm |
| Saturday, October 24 | 10:30 am–11 pm |
| Sunday, October 25 | 10:30 am–8 pm |
| Monday, October 26 to Friday, October 30 | 10:30 am–7 pm |
| Saturday, October 31 | 10:30 am–midnight |
Ferrari Land and Caribe Aquatic Park have their own calendar: the water park is seasonal. Check the « Hours and calendar » page for the exact date of your visit.
Rides: what height do you need?
The park publishes the required heights ride by ride. We recorded the most requested:
| Ride (area) | Minimum height | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Shambhala (China) | 1.40 m (4 ft 7 in) | — |
| Dragon Khan (China) | 1.40 m (4 ft 7 in) (max 1.95 m / 6 ft 5 in) | — |
| Furius Baco (Mediterrània) | 1.40 m (4 ft 7 in) (max 1.95 m / 6 ft 5 in) | — |
| Hurakan Condor (México) | 1.40 m (4 ft 7 in) (max 1.95 m / 6 ft 5 in) | — |
| Red Force (Ferrari Land) | 1.40 m (4 ft 7 in) (max 1.95 m / 6 ft 5 in) | — |
| El Diablo – Tren de la Mina (México) | 1.10 m (3 ft 7 in) | alone from 1.40 m (4 ft 7 in) |
| Grand Canyon Rapids (Far West) | 1.10 m (3 ft 7 in) | alone from 1.30 m (4 ft 3 in) |
| Uncharted (Far West) | 1.10 m (3 ft 7 in) (max 1.95 m / 6 ft 5 in) | accompanied by an adult |
| Stampida (Far West) | 1.20 m (3 ft 11 in) | — |
| Silver River Flume (Far West) | 1.00 m (3 ft 3 in) | alone from 1.40 m (4 ft 7 in) |
| Tomahawk (Far West) | 1.05 m (3 ft 5 in) (max 1.85 m / 6 ft 1 in) | — |
| Tami Tami (Polynesia) | 1.00 m (3 ft 3 in) | alone from 1.30 m (4 ft 3 in) |
Our calculation: of these 12 rides, a 1 m (3 ft 3 in) child can ride 2 (accompanied on most), a 1.10 m (3 ft 7 in) child 6, a 1.20 m (3 ft 11 in) child 7, and you need 1.40 m (4 ft 7 in) for all of them. The youngest have SésamoAventura, the family area, with several rides that have no minimum height. Destination de Voyage calculation based on the official heights.
A few figures published by the park: Red Force, at Ferrari Land, rises to 112 m (367 ft) and accelerates to 180 km/h (112 mph) in 5 seconds; Dragon Khan runs through 8 loops at up to 110 km/h (68 mph); Shambhala is the tallest roller coaster in PortAventura Park.
When to go to PortAventura? Crowds and climate
The park gives its own advice: Saturdays and Sundays are very busy days; the ideal is to come on a weekday (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday) outside public holidays, avoiding French and Spanish school vacations. Summer, long weekends, Easter and Halloween are busy periods.
| Month | Max temp | Min temp | Rain | Rain days ≥ 1 mm | Sun (h/day) | Sunset (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.1 °C (57 °F) | 3.9 °C (39 °F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 4.0 | 5.1 | 17:51 |
| February | 14.9 °C (59 °F) | 4.5 °C (40 °F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 3.5 | 5.8 | 18:29 |
| March | 17.1 °C (63 °F) | 6.6 °C (44 °F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 3.8 | 6.4 | 19:01 |
| April | 19.0 °C (66 °F) | 8.6 °C (47 °F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 5.0 | 7.4 | 20:34 |
| May | 22.2 °C (72 °F) | 12.1 °C (54 °F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 5.4 | 8.1 | 21:06 |
| June | 26.3 °C (79 °F) | 16.1 °C (61 °F) | 25 mm (1.0 in) | 3.1 | 9.1 | 21:29 |
| July | 29.3 °C (85 °F) | 19.1 °C (66 °F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 2.0 | 9.9 | 21:26 |
| August | 29.4 °C (85 °F) | 19.7 °C (67 °F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 3.6 | 8.5 | 20:54 |
| September | 26.3 °C (79 °F) | 16.6 °C (62 °F) | 77 mm (3.0 in) | 5.1 | 7.0 | 20:05 |
| October | 22.3 °C (72 °F) | 12.7 °C (55 °F) | 75 mm (3.0 in) | 6.0 | 5.9 | 19:15 |
| November | 17.5 °C (64 °F) | 7.6 °C (46 °F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 4.4 | 5.2 | 17:36 |
| December | 14.6 °C (58 °F) | 4.7 °C (40 °F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 4.1 | 4.7 | 17:27 |
How to read it: from June to August, maximum temperatures exceed 26 °C (79 °F) with more than 8 hours of sun a day, and it rains fewer than 4 days a month; this is the season for Caribe Aquatic Park, but also the busiest. May and September remain mild (22 to 26 °C / 72 to 79 °F maximum). September and October are the wettest months by volume (75 mm / 3.0 in and more), often in the form of showers. On the late-closing Halloween evenings, the sun sets around 7:15 pm in mid-October (summer time), and the end of the day is spent after dark. For the climate across Spain, see the best time to visit Spain.
How to get to PortAventura
- Train from Catalonia: Rodalies de Catalunya lines R-17 and RT2, PortAventura World stop. The park says a purchased ticket may entitle you to a free round-trip train ticket (see conditions on its access page).
- High-speed train: Camp de Tarragona station, then Plana bus (line L4), taxi or rental car.
- Plane: the park gives about 1 hour from Barcelona-El Prat airport and 15 minutes from Reus airport. Plana bus from Barcelona airport.
- Car: A-7 motorway, then follow the signs.
- Bus: Plana coastal service on the Costa Daurada; bus + admission packages from Barcelona and the Costa Brava.
Accessibility
Visitors with a disability (officially recognized rate of at least 33%) buy their tickets at the ticket offices or at the dedicated assistance office, with proof; check the park’s accessibility page for the documents accepted from visitors outside Spain. Up to 4 companions are admitted per person, including one adult without a disability. The show areas have no architectural barriers. The park publishes a downloadable accessibility guide.
Common mistakes
- Coming on a Saturday in high season: the park itself names them as very busy days.
- Promising Dragon Khan or Shambhala to a child under 1.40 m (4 ft 7 in): access will be refused.
- Aiming for Caribe Aquatic Park out of season: check its calendar, it does not open all year.
- Coming in loose flip-flops or high heels: the park recommends closed, comfortable shoes.
- Wanting to change the date of a dated ticket: you must cancel it (at least 3 days before) and buy a new one.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to enter PortAventura?
On 23 October 2026, the official website showed the 1-day adult PortAventura Park ticket from €43 and the 1-day, 2-park entry (with Ferrari Land) from €55. The price varies by date.
What are PortAventura’s opening hours?
They change by date. In late October 2026, PortAventura Park opens at 10:30 am and closes between 6 pm and midnight. Check the official calendar for your visit day.
What height do you need for Shambhala and Dragon Khan?
1.40 m (4 ft 7 in) minimum for both, with a maximum height of 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) for Dragon Khan, according to the official website.
How do you get to PortAventura from Barcelona?
By Rodalies train (lines R-17 or RT2, PortAventura World stop), by Plana bus from the airport, by car on the A-7 or with bus + admission packages from central Barcelona.
What is the best day to go to PortAventura?
The park advises Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, outside public holidays and French and Spanish school vacations.
Where is PortAventura?
In Vila-seca, near Salou and Tarragona, in Catalonia, 15 minutes from Reus airport according to the park.
Our sources
- PortAventura World (portaventuraworld.com): hours and calendar, tickets, how to get there, tips and recommendations, required heights, Shambhala, Dragon Khan and Red Force pages, reduced-mobility visitors, consulted on 23 October 2026
- AEMET (Agencia Estatal de Meteorología): normal climatological values, Reus Aeropuerto station (0016A, 71 m), period 1981–2010 (aemet.es)
- Astronomical calculations: NOAA solar algorithm, applied by Destination de Voyage to the coordinates from the Wikipedia article « PortAventura World » (15th of each month, year 2027)
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026. Prices and hours may change: check the official website before you go.