Siam Park is drowning in its own wave: it is ranked among the most disappointing destinations on the planet, while those in the south of Gran Canaria are still waiting for theirs.

 

Tenerife's Siam Park, hailed for years as the best water park in the world, has plummeted in the global tourism reputation rankings. According to a study by the company Radical storageBased on over 95.000 traveler reviews, the park ranks as the third most disappointing attraction on the planet, with 31,2% negative reviews.

 

The most common complaints point to a lack of attention from staff and serious deficiencies in accessibility. Visitors with reduced mobility and overweight people have reported feeling embarrassed and mistreated during their stay at the park. In addition, there are customer testimonials who, after paying for premium services such as private villas, found them unavailable and received no refund.

 

The park's cleanliness and the cleanliness of the water are also a source of criticism for users (mostly British) who express their opinions about the facility on one of the most popular review sites on the internet. One user even went so far as to say: report the presence of fecal remains in several areas of the park.

 

This reputational setback comes at a critical time for Siam Park's sister project in southern Gran Canaria. The planned water park in El Veril, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, has been facing legal, environmental, and administrative obstacles for years. Despite promises, Deputy Mayor Alejandro Marichal has admitted that, at best, the long-awaited project could be a disaster. will not begin its works before two years if the legal mess can be resolved.

 

In addition, the project has raised concerns among officials and environmental groups due to its location in a ravine with a major riverbed located near the coast, especially after the DANA in ValenciaThe lack of technical reports that guarantee hydraulic safety has led to Many technicians refuse to sign authorizations, fearing future responsibilities.