PortAventura Tickets from Barcelona for Families
Single Day Park Tickets
The basic 1-day ticket gives access to PortAventura Park with all 6 themed areas including Sesame Aventura for kids under 8 and Far West for older kids. Adults pay around 55 euros, juniors (4 to 10) around 47 euros and children under 4 enter free. Buy ahead online to skip the ticket counter. The park opens at 10 am and the last entrance is at 5 pm in winter and 9 pm in summer.
PortAventura plus Ferrari Land Combo
Add Ferrari Land for around 15 extra euros per ticket. Ferrari Land has the Red Force vertical accelerator, the tallest in Europe at 112 meters, plus 9 family rides themed around F1 history. Best for kids age 8 and up because most rides have height restrictions. Plan to spend 4 hours in Ferrari Land and the rest of the day in PortAventura. Combo tickets are valid for the same calendar day in both parks.
3-Day Pass with Caribe Aquatic Park
The 3-day pass covers PortAventura, Ferrari Land and Caribe Aquatic Park for around 105 euros adults and 90 euros juniors. Caribe is open from May to September only, with 16 water slides, a wave pool and a kid splash zone with shallow pools. Best paired with a 2-night stay at one of the 5 official hotels. Hotel Caribe and Hotel Gold River are the most popular with families because each has its own splash pool.
Getting There from Barcelona
Direct Renfe trains run from Barcelona Sants to PortAventura station every 30 minutes during peak season, around 1 hour 15 minutes one way for about 9 euros. The PortAventura station is a 2-minute walk from the park entrance. By car the AP-7 takes 1 hour 10 minutes and parking at the park is around 14 euros per day. Some hotel transfer packages bundle round trip transport with tickets, simpler with strollers and small kids.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is PortAventura best for?
PortAventura works for all ages thanks to Sesame Aventura which is themed for kids under 8 with calm rides. Children 8 and up can enjoy most coasters in Mexico and Far West areas. Ferrari Land is best for age 8 and up due to height restrictions on most rides.
Can I do PortAventura in one day with kids?
Yes if you focus on one or two areas and use the express tickets in summer. Plan to skip Ferrari Land for a single day visit unless your kids are over 10 and you want big coasters. Most families need 2 days to enjoy Sesame Aventura, the central rides and Caribe in summer.
Are there discounts for families?
PortAventura offers reduced junior tickets for ages 4 to 10, free entry for kids under 4 and family packs with 4 tickets for around 15 percent off the standard price. Booking 30 days ahead online usually saves 10 to 20 percent and the official hotels include a free 2-day pass with each stay.