Terra Mítica (Valencian pronunciation: [ˈtɛra ˈmitika]) is a theme park located in Benidorm, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The park is divided into five themed zones: Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia, and the Islands (of the Mediterranean). The park opened in 2000.
In 2001, a year after park opening, Paramount Parks entered into an agreement to manage Terra Mítica, and the park was branded as a Paramount Park for the following season. In 2004, the park filed for the Spanish equivalent of bankruptcy protection from its creditors. Since then, the park has operated independently. Terra Mítica emerged from temporary receivership in 2006, after restructuring its expenses, reducing labor costs, and canceling debt through the sale of unused park land. After generating an average negative operating profit of 8 million € per year from its inception, Terra Mítica produced positive EBITDA in 2006.[1]
For the 2008 season, Terra Mítica added a new free access area including major branded food chains and shops as well as an outdoor adventure park. Plans for the 2009 season included the addition of shopping outlets adjacent to the Iberia section of the park. A hotel was planned to be built by Ortiz Hijos in the area just behind the Egypt section of the park.
For the 2013 season, the park was divided into two separate parks: Iberia Park and Terra Mítica. Iberia Park is a free-admission area that requires tokens to be bought to access the rides. It covers half of the Egypt zone and all of the Iberia and Islands areas. Terra Mítica is a pay-to-enter area where all rides are free while inside. For the 2014 season, Iberia Park became gated, requiring a ticket to enter. Iberia Park is only open for two months from 2016 onwards.
In 2016, the Luxor Hotel was opened. To coincide with the hotel's opening, the season was reduced to three months, but prices were increased, causing many season pass holders to complain.[citation needed]
It appears as if in the 2021 season only Iberia Park reopened, as the map of Terra Mítica and all its attractions were removed from the website. In addition to that, some of Iberia Park's more elaborate attractions, such as El Rescate de Ulises (Ulysses' Rescue), also stayed closed.
Entrance of Magnus Colossus, the wooden roller coaster.
The park is organized into five thematic areas, each influenced by their respective origins:
Egypt
Greece
Rome
Iberia
The Islands - This area is influenced by the ancient Mediterranean cultures and history.
In 2008, the following areas were added to the park:
Ocionía - A free access area with themed shops, branded restaurants, and pay-as-you-go attractions. Ocionia is located just before the park entrance area.
Atalaya - An outdoor adventure and obstacle course with challenges for adults and children alike. Atalaya is adjacent to the park entrance.
Rides
In total, there are 25 rides at the park. The list of rides by complexity is given below (strong - red colour, medium - yellow colour, easy - green colour, children - blue colour).
A ZacSpin Coster designed by Intamin. It is 25 metres height and flies at 60 km/h producing 3 g forces for a brief but exciting moment. It possesses one inversion.
Ayquesustus
A children's drop tower
Rontundus
A children's Ferris wheel with dove-shaped gondolas
Serpentinum
An attraction where children can pull a lever in carts pulled by geese
Tentáculus
An attraction where children can go up, down, and sideways in vehicles in the form of torches chaired by the Imperial Roman Eagle
Torbellinus
A children's swing ride
Vertigum
A children's attraction in the form of a gondola mouse which rises and rotates in a circular motion
The Islands
La Cólera de Akiles (The Anger of Akiles)
A 16-metre-high Supernova built by Mondial in 2006
A typical carrousel with mythological beings, such as mermaids, centaurs, sacred oxen and others
El Rescate de Ulises (Ulysses' Rescue)
A dark water ride with animatronics
Shows
Show
Description
Acuarela
Passage around Roma.
Anfitriones dem Mediterráneo (Hosts Mediterranean)
Meet at the park with ancient gods.
Animaciones Terroríficas (Terrifying Animals)
Humorous show.
Arqueólogos (Archaeologists)
Two archaeologists travel through Egypt crazy in your car full of surprises in search of new mysteries.
¡Baila con... las mascotas! (Dancing with... the mascots!)
Baba, mític and Cuca is a choreography of the most fun to get a big welcome.
Barbarroja (Red Beard)
Enter into a typical Mediterranean town and live the Captain Red Beard's attack with a real ship with 7 pirates, a town, a 20-metre cliff and a lot of special effects and surprises!
Danzas de Karnak (Dances Karnak)
Sinuous dance of the priestesses of Isis.
El Corazón de Samos (Samos' heart)
Dances from the center of the Mediterranean Sea.
El Encantador de Serpientes (The snake charmers)
A funny little man with his dancer and a snake, which tells his travels through India.
Lucha de Gladiadores (Gladiator's Fight)
In the Roman square, in front of the Circus Màximus, enjoy a battle between the most important Gladiator Schools of Rome.
Mític y Baba (Mític and Baba)
Interaction with pets in the park.
QueenWater
Multimedia evening with fountains, fireworks, laser. This show is only in high season.
Rock'n'Roma
Mobile Disco on the square of the Roman empire.
Tarantela
Inside the Circus Màximus, you'll see a fantastic history about a stupid clown who finds the Circus Maximus' God and who takes part in a special party inside the Roman theatre. Don't miss this show!
Teatro de Títeres (Puppet theater)
Currently is represented by 'La Pócima Mágica (The Magic potion)'. A story for the youngest of the family.
Calendar and admission
Terra Mitica is open almost every day in June, July, August, and the first week of September from 10.30 am to 8 pm, 9 pm or 10.30 pm (closing time varies). It opens from 10.30 to 7 pm on some selected days in May, October and November. It remains closed to whole months of December to April.[4]
In 2016, a single adult ticket costs €38. A two-day adult ticket is €48. An afternoon adult ticket is €25. There are discounted tickets for juniors (5–10 years old), seniors (60 years and older), and disabled people. Children 0–5 years enter free.
Season passes are also available: adult season pass - €80 (family: €70); season pass renewal: no reduction as of 2016. For family season passes a proof of family relationship is required.
Incidents
On 7 July 2014, an Icelandic teenager was killed after his harness sprung open on Inferno.[5] All other ZacSpin across the world ceased operations pending investigation findings from Terra Mítica and later reopened.[6][7][8]
Notes
^Silver, Vernon, and Charles Penty, "Spain's Banking Folly", Bloomberg Markets, January 2011, pp. 70–76.
^O'Brien, Tim (27 March 2000). "$300 Million Terra Mitica To Open As The Year's Largest Park Project". Amusement Business. 112 (13): 1, 24.
^Joossens, Patrick (26 February 2007). "Sally Corporation: l'intervista". Parks Mania (in Italian). Retrieved 12 February 2012.
^Gerard Couzens (8 July 2014). "Teenager killed after being thrown from roller-coaster called Hell at Benidorm theme park". mirror.
^"Green Lantern Closed As Precaution After Tragedy In Spain". The Coaster Guy. 8 July 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
^"Gröna Lund stänger Insane efter dödsfall i Spanien". Aftonbladet. 8 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
^. Yle Uutiset. 8 July 2014. Archived from the original on 12 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Terra Mítica.
Terra Mítica Official Website (in English, Spanish, and Catalan)
January 31, 2023
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Terra Mitica Valencian pronunciation ˈtɛra ˈmitika is a theme park located in Benidorm Comunitat Valenciana Spain The park is divided into five themed zones Egypt Greece Rome Iberia and the Islands of the Mediterranean The park opened in 2000 Terra MiticaLocationBenidorm Comunitat Valenciana SpainCoordinates38 33 37 N 0 09 32 W 38 56028 N 0 15889 W 38 56028 0 15889 Coordinates 38 33 37 N 0 09 32 W 38 56028 N 0 15889 W 38 56028 0 15889Opened27 July 2000OwnerAqualandia MundomarOperating seasonApril to NovemberAttractionsTotal25Roller coasters4Water rides3Websiteterramiticapark comIn 2001 a year after park opening Paramount Parks entered into an agreement to manage Terra Mitica and the park was branded as a Paramount Park for the following season In 2004 the park filed for the Spanish equivalent of bankruptcy protection from its creditors Since then the park has operated independently Terra Mitica emerged from temporary receivership in 2006 after restructuring its expenses reducing labor costs and canceling debt through the sale of unused park land After generating an average negative operating profit of 8 million per year from its inception Terra Mitica produced positive EBITDA in 2006 1 For the 2008 season Terra Mitica added a new free access area including major branded food chains and shops as well as an outdoor adventure park Plans for the 2009 season included the addition of shopping outlets adjacent to the Iberia section of the park A hotel was planned to be built by Ortiz Hijos in the area just behind the Egypt section of the park For the 2013 season the park was divided into two separate parks Iberia Park and Terra Mitica Iberia Park is a free admission area that requires tokens to be bought to access the rides It covers half of the Egypt zone and all of the Iberia and Islands areas Terra Mitica is a pay to enter area where all rides are free while inside For the 2014 season Iberia Park became gated requiring a ticket to enter Iberia Park is only open for two months from 2016 onwards In 2016 the Luxor Hotel was opened To coincide with the hotel s opening the season was reduced to three months but prices were increased causing many season pass holders to complain citation needed It appears as if in the 2021 season only Iberia Park reopened as the map of Terra Mitica and all its attractions were removed from the website In addition to that some of Iberia Park s more elaborate attractions such as El Rescate de Ulises Ulysses Rescue also stayed closed Contents 1 Park Structure 1 1 Rides 1 2 Shows 2 Calendar and admission 3 Incidents 4 Notes 5 External linksPark Structure Edit Entrance of Magnus Colossus the wooden roller coaster The park is organized into five thematic areas each influenced by their respective origins Egypt Greece Rome Iberia The Islands This area is influenced by the ancient Mediterranean cultures and history In 2008 the following areas were added to the park Ocionia A free access area with themed shops branded restaurants and pay as you go attractions Ocionia is located just before the park entrance area Atalaya An outdoor adventure and obstacle course with challenges for adults and children alike Atalaya is adjacent to the park entrance Rides Edit In total there are 25 rides at the park The list of rides by complexity is given below strong red colour medium yellow colour easy green colour children blue colour Park Ride DescriptionGreece La Furia de Triton Triton s Fury A Shoot the Chute ride with two drops built by IntaminSynKope A flat ride 35 metres in height reaching a velocity of 90 km h Built by Mondial in 2004 Titanide A Vekoma SLC roller coasterEl Laberinto del Minotauro The Labyrinth of the Minotaur A dark ride built by Sally Corporation featuring an ETF ride system 2 3 Los Icaros The Icarus A swing ride built by ZiererTemplo de Kinetos Kinetos Temple A motion simulatorAlucinakis A children s roller coaster built by ZamperlaArriarrix Ride on the backs of unicorns and pasting into a meadow of Ancient Greece Iberia Arietes A children s carousel rideJabato A children s carousel rideEgypt Cataratas del Nilo The Falls of Nile A log flume ride built by MACK Rides It has two drops one in reverse with its biggest drop being 20 metres height Akuatiti A children s log flumeLa Batalla de la Piramide The Battle of the Pyramid An indoor paintball gameLa Piramide del Terror Horror Pyramid A haunted mazePuerto de Alejandria Alexandria s Port A boat ride from Egypt to IberiaInfinnito A 100 metre observation tower built by Intamin in 2007Rome Magnus Colossus A wooden roller coaster built by the Roller Coaster Corporation of America with a double drop It s 36 metres high and reaches a speed of 92 km h The roller coaster is 1 252 meters long It closed in 2015 due to structural issues and high maintenance costs El Vuelo del Fenix The Flight of the Phoenix A 60 metre drop tower built by Intamin and themed to the legend of the phoenixInferno A ZacSpin Coster designed by Intamin It is 25 metres height and flies at 60 km h producing 3 g forces for a brief but exciting moment It possesses one inversion Ayquesustus A children s drop towerRontundus A children s Ferris wheel with dove shaped gondolasSerpentinum An attraction where children can pull a lever in carts pulled by geeseTentaculus An attraction where children can go up down and sideways in vehicles in the form of torches chaired by the Imperial Roman EagleTorbellinus A children s swing rideVertigum A children s attraction in the form of a gondola mouse which rises and rotates in a circular motionThe Islands La Colera de Akiles The Anger of Akiles A 16 metre high Supernova built by Mondial in 2006Los Rapidos de Argos Argos Rapids A river rapids rideMithos A typical carrousel with mythological beings such as mermaids centaurs sacred oxen and othersEl Rescate de Ulises Ulysses Rescue A dark water ride with animatronicsShows Edit Show DescriptionAcuarela Passage around Roma Anfitriones dem Mediterraneo Hosts Mediterranean Meet at the park with ancient gods Animaciones Terrorificas Terrifying Animals Humorous show Arqueologos Archaeologists Two archaeologists travel through Egypt crazy in your car full of surprises in search of new mysteries Baila con las mascotas Dancing with the mascots Baba mitic and Cuca is a choreography of the most fun to get a big welcome Barbarroja Red Beard Enter into a typical Mediterranean town and live the Captain Red Beard s attack with a real ship with 7 pirates a town a 20 metre cliff and a lot of special effects and surprises Danzas de Karnak Dances Karnak Sinuous dance of the priestesses of Isis El Corazon de Samos Samos heart Dances from the center of the Mediterranean Sea El Encantador de Serpientes The snake charmers A funny little man with his dancer and a snake which tells his travels through India Lucha de Gladiadores Gladiator s Fight In the Roman square in front of the Circus Maximus enjoy a battle between the most important Gladiator Schools of Rome Mitic y Baba Mitic and Baba Interaction with pets in the park QueenWater Multimedia evening with fountains fireworks laser This show is only in high season Rock n Roma Mobile Disco on the square of the Roman empire Tarantela Inside the Circus Maximus you ll see a fantastic history about a stupid clown who finds the Circus Maximus God and who takes part in a special party inside the Roman theatre Don t miss this show Teatro de Titeres Puppet theater Currently is represented by La Pocima Magica The Magic potion A story for the youngest of the family Calendar and admission EditTerra Mitica is open almost every day in June July August and the first week of September from 10 30 am to 8 pm 9 pm or 10 30 pm closing time varies It opens from 10 30 to 7 pm on some selected days in May October and November It remains closed to whole months of December to April 4 In 2016 a single adult ticket costs 38 A two day adult ticket is 48 An afternoon adult ticket is 25 There are discounted tickets for juniors 5 10 years old seniors 60 years and older and disabled people Children 0 5 years enter free Season passes are also available adult season pass 80 family 70 season pass renewal no reduction as of 2016 For family season passes a proof of family relationship is required Incidents EditOn 7 July 2014 an Icelandic teenager was killed after his harness sprung open on Inferno 5 All other ZacSpin across the world ceased operations pending investigation findings from Terra Mitica and later reopened 6 7 8 Notes Edit Silver Vernon and Charles Penty Spain s Banking Folly Bloomberg Markets January 2011 pp 70 76 O Brien Tim 27 March 2000 300 Million Terra Mitica To Open As The Year s Largest Park Project Amusement Business 112 13 1 24 Joossens Patrick 26 February 2007 Sally Corporation l intervista Parks Mania in Italian Retrieved 12 February 2012 When does Terra Mitica open Gerard Couzens 8 July 2014 Teenager killed after being thrown from roller coaster called Hell at Benidorm theme park mirror Green Lantern Closed As Precaution After Tragedy In Spain The Coaster Guy 8 July 2014 Retrieved 9 July 2014 Grona Lund stanger Insane efter dodsfall i Spanien Aftonbladet 8 July 2014 Retrieved 8 July 2014 Linnanmaki Park closes ride after death in Spain Yle Uutiset 8 July 2014 Archived from the original on 12 July 2014 Retrieved 8 July 2014 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Terra Mitica Terra Mitica Official Website in English Spanish and Catalan Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Terra Mitica amp oldid 1133831517, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
