Spiralling chutes. Shriek-inducing slides. Laughs a minute. And plenty of space for you to relax in the sun while the kids have fun. That's what Slide & Splash waterpark in Lagoa is all about.

Plunge down the scary Black Hole or 20-metre Kamikaze. Whoop with joy as you speed down the super-steep Soft Slides. Or ride the foaming waters of the Rapid River on a rubber ring. The Big Wave is a thrilling high speed, four-person floater ride with a zero-gravity sensation climbing wave. Boomerang, Race and Big Fall all offer plenty for adrenaline-seekers, while on Disco River, you can dance with music and lots of lights – a real sliding discotheque.

There's also a giant hot tub, sunbathing terraces and an Olympic-sized pool for some good old-fashioned splash-abouts with the kids. If you're looking for more for a chilled-out experience, or just need a basecamp for the day, then you can book a cabana in a reserved area with sun loungers for an extra cost. Add restaurants serving everything from pizzas and burgers to salads and ice-cream and you've got all the ingredients for a cracking family outing.