Located less than 5 km from Salou, just 1 hour south of Barcelona, PortAventura World is a leisure complex that's sure to delight every member of the family. During autumn, PortAventura Park and its themed worlds (Mediterrània, Polynesia, China, México, Far West and SésamoAventura), as well as Ferrari Land and its adrenalin-pumping attractions, await parents and children under the generous sunshine of the Costa Daurada on the Mediterranean coast. PortAventura World lives to the rhythm of the year's major events. And from September 23 to November 12, 2023, the world of Halloween takes over the complex. Themed decorations for a truly immersive experience, terror passages, exceptional shows... The most chilling holiday of the calendar is the perfect opportunity to experience memorable moments at PortAventura World. And, of course, to enjoy its world-renowned attractions. Here are 5 tips for spending Halloween 2023 at one of Europe's leading leisure destinations!
1. Enjoy the passages of terror
Planning a stay at PortAventura World during Halloween allows you to take advantage of exceptional facilities, including the famous passages of terror. Installed throughout the complex, these passages invite you to take courage and cross them, eventually rejoining the world of the living. Various themes are explored. The Festival of the Dead and the wrath of the Mayan gods in Mexico with La Muerte Viva. A world of pirates and phantasmagorical castaways that sees the Caribe Aquatic Park transformed into a veritable horror zone, with 1,000 m of passageways and over 90 characters inviting visitors to experience a waking nightmare in La Isla Maldita. But also the most emblematic horror films of the REC® saga with REC® Experience - the longest enclosed passageway in Europe - or a terrifying musical world in the heart of the Far West with Horror in Texas. In each case, spine-chilling scenery, terrifying characters and a healthy dose of emotion. And children, too, are entitled to their share of terror. With Truco o Trato, they can look forward to a frighteningly fun experience.
If you'd like to try out one or more passages of terror, you can book your Halloween Passport online in advance. This special Halloween offer gives access to 2 or all of the passages, at a discounted rate.
Let's not forget to mention that for this new edition, visitors have the opportunity to discover a brand-new fright zone: La Maldición del Emperador. Accessible free of charge at China Baja on weekends, public holidays and the most important days of the season, this is an open-air trail during which 20 terrifying characters attempt to make contact with the public. Who will dare?
2. Halloween shows
The park's various themed zones host a variety of chilling Halloween shows. In the Great Imperial Theatre of China, Halloween Factory is a family favorite, with dancing, acrobatics and songs that are sure to get stuck in your head. In the Far West zone, Vampires blends music, choreography, horror and humor. A show in which vampires are on a quest for human flesh, while a hunter and his assistant seek to exterminate them. Vampires also conquer the West with Bang Bang Halloween. During this show, special effects and cartridge shots are in full swing! Meanwhile, the Mediterrània zone comes alive with its Horror en el lago show, during which all manner of strange phenomena occur. It's hard to keep calm when monstrous figures emerge from the lake! We can't stress this enough, but PortAventura World is dedicated to pleasing families of all ages. In the SésamoAventura zone, children and their parents can enjoy the Ya es Halloween en SésamoAventura show. The program includes a colorful world, music and dancing in which everyone is invited to take part, in the company of The Count and Sesame Street® characters. Whether you're with friends or family, your experience won't be complete without a Halloween show!
3. Enjoy an immersive experience in the heart of the decorations, and take home a souvenir!
If a trip to PortAventura World is unique at Halloween, it's because the atmosphere is so exotic. The park is decorated with thousands of pumpkins, spider webs and special lighting. Everything is done to create an immersive experience that will remain engraved in visitors' memories. The complex's hotels and restaurants also lend themselves to the game, with superb decors and a revamped catering offer. Parents and children who want to dress up, play pranks or take home a souvenir can visit the Tianguis du Monde de México boutique. Among other things, they'll find some wonderful scary costumes! And there's no need to bring your bags into the park. You can leave them there and pick them up at the end of the day.
PortAventura World at Halloween time also features street entertainment and strolling shows throughout the day. In the evening, the Halloween parade enchants with its various characters, carriages, dances and lively music. It's a great way to get ideas about when to visit PortAventura World this year!
4. Book accommodation in advance of your visit
For those wondering where to stay at PortAventura World? You'll need to be very careful, and remember to book your hotel nights in advance. The leisure complex has 6 hotels located close to the attractions. Families and groups of friends can choose between different worlds to relax between two sessions in the complex. Looking for a seaside atmosphere? Head for theHotel PortAventura, with its fishing village decor, or the Hotel Caribe, with its tropical oasis feel. More of an American Wild West feel? The atmospheres of the Colorado Creek, Gold River and Mansion de Lucy hotels have everything to seduce, entertain and provide direct access to the park via the Far West zone. Unless, of course, you prefer to stay at the Hotel El Paso, where you'll feel like you're relaxing in the heart of a traditional Mexican hacienda.
PortAventura World is truly a world of experiences under the Spanish sun.
5. Testing PortAventura World's best attractions
While the decorations, shows, special animations and other passages of terror transport us to a parallel world, whatever the season, we also come to PortAventura World to enjoy the best attractions. In particular, it's an opportunity to try out the thrill rides whose images have been seen around the world. These include Shambhala, Europe's tallest roller coaster; Furius Baco, which propels visitors from 0 to 135 km/h in a matter of seconds; and Dragon Khan, a roller coaster with no fewer than 8 loops. Visitors who are not afraid of heights will want to experience Hurakan Condor and its impressive 100 m high freefall. Ferrari Land also offers a free-fall tower 55 m high, the Torre Caida Libre. And the most adventurous should try out the Red Force, the highest and fastest vertical gas pedal on the old continent, propelling you to 180 km/h in 5 seconds!
At Ferrari Land, a park that gives the impression of strolling through Italy, as at PortAventura Park, there are numerous attractions for younger visitors, such as the Maranello Grand Race, Tea Cups and Cobra Imperial. There's fun for everyone!
Last but not least, no trip is complete without a visit to the brand-new attraction Unchartedopened this summer. It's a sensational family attraction in a completely immersive space where participants take on the role of an adventurer in search of treasure. Plunged into the dark, you'll be surprised by a course combining rotating platforms, inverted free-falls and visual effects!
Last but not least, PortAventura World offers virtual and augmented reality experiences. The pleasures are varied, and the sensations and emotions are full. And all you want to do is come back for more fun and enjoyment at Spain's biggest theme park.
