If you are planning a family trip to Madrid, there are different options for family entertainment in which the kids can have fun as well as the older people. We present some alternatives.

AQUOPOLIS. Madrid has two water parks known as Aquopolis. One of these is in San Fernando de Henares, 15 km (10 miles) from Madrid. The other is in Villanueva de la Cañada, a 35 km (20 miles) from Madrid. In both parks kids and family can enjoy slides, wave pools, kiddie pools and the latest water rides. For more information it is recommended to visit their official web page www.aquopolis.es/.

FAUNIA. Faunia (Avenida de las comunidades, 28, Metro Valdebernardo) . is a nature theme park. The park has different areas, or ecosystems, with representative animals in each area. The polar ecosystem is the highlight of the park and also the largest in Europe. Faunia is a fun way to get the family closer to the nature by observing different vegetation and exotic animals. You can visit in www.faunia.es/ .

THE MADRID AMUSEMENT PARK (Casa de campo s/n. Metro Casa de Campo)is the most complete leisure park in Europe. It has been open for more than 20 years and mixes fun rides with street shows, children’s theatre and rest areas. www.parquedeatracciones.es/

WARNER PARK is an authentic film and cartoon setting turned reality. Theatre, live shows, roller coasters and a special area for kids, make this one of the most popular parks in Spain. The park is located on the outskirts of Madrid, on the Carretera de Andalucía, exit 22 . Buses to the park are available from Plaza de Legazpi (Metro Legazpi) or via the local train. www.parquewarner.com/

THE MADRID TELEFERICO is a funicular located in the area south of the city that departs from the Paseo Pintor Rosales (Metro Arguelles) and goes until Casa de Campo, the biggest park in Madrid. Each way lasts 20 minutes and allows one to enjoy spectacular aerial views of Madrid. www.teleferico.com/madrid/.

THE MADRID ZOO AQUARIUM. (Casa de Campo s/n. Metro Casa de Campo is divided into various areas, according to the location of the animals. The visitor can find giraffes, lions, hippopotami and koalas, among others. There are also exhibitions at the aviary and the dolphin area. At the Aquarium there are different marine species, sharks, exotic fish and permanent exhibit on mysterious nature. www.zoomadrid.com/