Isla Magica Sevilla

Isla Magica, Sevilla

As experienced by Tom Cruise´s daughter Suri when he hired it for her for the day while filming in Seville, Isla Mágica amusement park is located in the original '92 Expo site, on the Isla Cartuja - walking distance from the city.

The overall theme is 16th-century Spanish colonial adventures, with seven areas centered around a lake. The best white-knuckle rides include the Anaconda and El Jaguar roller coasters, the latter with high speed 360-degree turns. Another popular ride is the Iguazú, set in an Amazon jungle waterfall, with speeds of 50km/h. The ride which you can see from outside (and hear its passengers' screams) is El Desafio, which has a 68-metre free fall, offering great views of the city - before you leave your stomach behind. Only for the truly fearless; it´s probably best not to eat beforehand.

There are also various shows staged throughout the day, and a cinema with tilting seats and a giant screen where you can re-live an explorer's adventures. New attractions include the 'Navia Barbarroja', a pirate ship. Younger children are well catered for with their own area offering slides, a merry-go-round and a Ferris wheel. They will also love the bumper cars and the family big dipper, while a more relaxed option is the boat trip around the whole park, or a trip to a replica 16th-century galleon.

Shops, snack bars and cafes.

Open from March/April (Saturday before Semana Santa) to October from 11am to midnight, with special activities at Christmas (opening days and times vary from month to month, so please check before visiting). You can choose from whole day or afternoon pass.

Entry is from 18 euros for adults and from 12.50 euros for children up to 12 years old. Under-5s/less than one metre tall are free.

Tel: 902 161 716