This park is one of the biggest thematic parks in Europe, it is located to one hour of Barcelona between Vila-seca and Salou, it was conceived and constructed by Tussauds, Anheuser-Busch and Universal Studios and was inaugurated in May of 1995.

In the year 1997, Universal Studios bought most of the of the park actions and changed the park's name to “Universal's Port Adventure” to be later called “Universal Mediteranea”; and later it changed its name again to “PortAventura” in 2005.

This park has been designed with the purpose that its visitors be totally submerged in the lifestyle of its five completely different thematic zones, which represent the most emblematic cultures of our planet: Mediterranean, Polynesia, China, Mexico and Far West.

The park offers many spectacles as well as attractions made for everyone’s age and preference simultaneously, it is well conditioned for physically handicapped people, its five areas contain each one more than 30 attractions, 100 spectacles, 17 restaurants that offer typical regional food in which they are located, 10 game points and several stores.

A brief description of its thematic zones is following:

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Mexico: Here, you can live a true Mexican celebration with rancheros and mariachis and delicious food, among the attractions are Temple of the Fire, the Devil, Train of the Mine. You can enjoy also spectacles like the Way of the Mayans, or “Fiesta Mariachi” and of course, you must visit the restaurants: “La Cantina”, “El Reposo” and “La Hacienda” which offer outdoors the most exquisite Mexican kitchen and live music.

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China: It offers magical and mystic spectacles like the great wall, Waitan Port, Fumanchú and the Dragoon Khan; Their spectacles the Mystery of Ying Xu, The pearl of the Dragoon, Magical Fantasy of China which counts even with the participation of the best Chinese acrobats. The restaurants Xim Pang and Sichuan are the best options for Chinese typical food.

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Polynesia: Their attractions Sea Odyssey, Tutuki Splash, Kon-tiki Wave as well as their spectacles Makamanu Garden, Aloha Tahiti, Paradise Birds among others are a true sample of Polynesian folklore, besides they offer a beautiful and exotic scenery. Their restaurants Bora Bora and Captain's refuge offer to the public delicious exotic fruits and the most refreshing salads and juices.

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Mediterrània: It is in the entrance of the park, its most interesting attractions are “Port de la Drassana” and “Estació del Nord”; “La Fiestaventura”, an exhibition of light, water, fire and music, as well as “Animacion en las calles” are two of the most important spectacles, among the restaurants we can find “Racó de Mar”, “La Fleca del Moll”, “El Pòsit del Molly” and “La Gelateria”.

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Far West: We will find here Cowboys, Can-can dancers, delicious barbecues and the more amused attractions like Stampida, Tomahawk, Silver River Flume, Grand Canyon Rapids and Volpaiute. Enjoy their spectacles like “el Pluma de Águila”, “Fort Frenzee”, “Un héroe para Penitence” among others; you also must visit the restaurants Emma's House and Jeremías' Food.