PortAventura World 2026: Coral Bay with Cyclone and Makamanu Jungle — summer family thrills at Caribe Aquatic Park and in Polynesia

More water, denser jungle, real family thrills: What’s actually new at PortAventura World for summer 2026 — and who should make the trip? Two projects stand out. A sunken pirate bay is rising in the water park, and an open-air adventure trail is weaving through walkways and greenery in Polynesia.

PortAventura World is expanding its family leisure offering again in 2026. At Caribe Aquatic Park, “Coral Bay, La Leyenda Perdida” arrives as a new family zone. At the same time, “Makamanu Jungle, The Adventure Trek” opens in the Polynesia area of PortAventura Park — an outdoor adventure among tunnels, walkways, and lush greenery. Both spaces are built for families and aim to make summer feel immersive and shared across every age group.

“Coral Bay, La Leyenda Perdida” follows the best year for visitor numbers in Caribe Aquatic Park’s history, and it wants to be more than extra water space. The setting: an ancient pirate bay rising once more from the depths of the sea. Across more than 6,000 square meters, water, adventure, and exploration come together in a themed landscape that hides the remains of a pirate hideout lost beneath the ocean. Highlights include “Cyclone,” the world’s second water coaster and the first in Europe designed for the whole family, and “Bahía Pirata,” considered the world’s first multi-adventure pool. There’s also “The Crab,” a multi-slide tower with five different routes, and “Splash Port,” an interactive water zone for younger kids. “El Bucanero,” a new dining venue, and rest areas woven into the theming of this bay beneath the sea round out the experience.

In Polynesia, “Makamanu Jungle, The Adventure Trek” turns the area into an open-air family adventure surrounded by tropical greenery. The 135-metre trail mixes elevated paths, rope tunnels, bridges, and high-level structures set into the existing landscape, reimagining the space as an ancient volcanic quarry hidden deep in the jungle. Direct access from Far West links the two areas of PortAventura Park through a passage that pulls visitors into Polynesia. Built for family play and different levels of adventure, it features 18 elevated treehouse-style cabins, 20 rope tunnels, 3 net ladders, and 4 slides, plus a large four-storey central structure with adventure levels tailored to different visitors. Spaces accessible to people with reduced mobility are part of the design, as is a harnessed rope course for anyone chasing a stronger rush. Along the trail, subtle nods to Makamanu’s historical legacy appear — visual references inspired by the iconic show that for years helped define the resort.

Both attractions open to the public in the summer. They’re part of PortAventura World’s ongoing growth and are meant to surprise first-timers and seasonal regulars alike. With Coral Bay and Makamanu Jungle, the resort tightens its claim as one of southern Europe’s leading family holiday destinations — and keeps pushing for a summer that doesn’t feel like the last one.