Holidayworld Maspalomas Center is the south coast's evening fun fair, a holiday park and amusement centre on Avenida Touroperador Tui that comes alive after the day-trippers have gone. It offers fairground rides, shows and a large gastronomic market, and it is described as suitable for all ages, which makes it one of the easiest family outings on the island once the beaches and pools have emptied. The ticket most visitors buy is the Wooland Fun Park fast-track entry, which gets you into the ride area without waiting at the gate. Opening hours run from late afternoon until late at night, and the park is closed at the start of the week, so it fits neatly into a day that already has a morning at the dunes or an afternoon at the beach.
How it works
The park keeps evening hours, opening in the late afternoon and closing close to midnight at the weekend, with a weekly closing pattern early in the week. That timing is its charm. You can spend the day by the pool or on a boat trip, then eat, ride and watch a show once the heat has gone out of the day.
Tickets are sold for a chosen date, and the fast-track option for the Wooland Fun Park saves time at the entrance. Combination tickets that pair it with Palmitos Park, Aqualand, Angry Birds Activity Park or Sioux City Park are also sold, so families building a multi-day plan can bundle visits.
\n\nWhat to expect: Holidayworld is not a thrill-ride destination on the scale of a mainland theme park. It is a holiday-resort fairground with rides for a range of ages, a market of food stalls and a lively, noisy atmosphere that suits children and teenagers as much as adults looking for a pleasant evening out.
Because specific rides and shows change, we do not list them here; look at the attractions on the day and ask at the gate which shows are running. Evenings in Maspalomas are mild for much of the year, but a light jacket is useful in winter after dark.
\n\nPlanning around it: the park is close to Playa del Inglés and many of the south coast hotels, so a short taxi or a walk can bring you there, and it pairs well with a dinner on site from the food market. If you have small children, aim to arrive early in the evening and leave before they are overtired.
If you want a quieter night, the Meloneras promenade is a calmer alternative.\n\nGood to know: check the days it is open before you go, since it is closed at the start of the week, and confirm the opening time for your date. Keep valuables close in the crowds, and bring cash or a card for the market stalls and games.
\n\nWhy it works: after a day of sun, an evening fair gives the south coast a different pace. The mix of rides, shows and food stalls means the group can split interests without anyone being left out, and the evening air is kinder to small children than the midday heat. It is also one of the few things to do on the island that is built for after-dark hours, which helps if your daytime plans fill with beach and boat time.
Compare it with Sioux City Park, which is a daytime character-driven attraction, or with a promenade dinner in Meloneras if you want something calmer.
What to expect
The experience
An evening fun fair with rides, shows and a food market, entered with a fast-track Wooland Fun Park ticket.
Best time
Early evening, when the heat has eased and the park fills up.
How long
Allow two to four hours including a meal at the market.
Tips
Check the weekly opening days, arrive early with small children and bring a light jacket in winter.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Families who want something to do after the beach and pool day is over.
- Families
- It is suitable for all ages, with rides and a lively market that children enjoy.
- Couples
- Pair a market dinner with an evening stroll, though it is livelier than romantic.
- Pair with
- A daytime visit to the Maspalomas Dunes or a camel safari.
- Time needed
- An evening of two to four hours.
Good questions
When is Holidayworld Maspalomas open?+
It keeps evening hours, opening in the late afternoon and closing late at night, and it is closed at the start of the week. Confirm the days for your date before you go.
Is it suitable for young children?+
Yes, the park is described as suitable for all ages and has rides for different age groups, but go early in the evening so small children are not overtired.
What does the fast-track Wooland ticket cover?+
It is the entry ticket sold for the Wooland Fun Park area, with fast entry at the gate. Check the ticket page for exactly what is included on the day.
Can I combine it with other attractions?+
Yes, combination tickets pair it with Palmitos Park, Aqualand Maspalomas, Angry Birds Activity Park and Sioux City Park.
What should I bring?+
A card or some cash for the food market and games, a light jacket for winter evenings and comfortable shoes for walking between rides.
