First look at new £165million theme park opening in Spanish hotspot – five years after being abandoned

NEW plans have finally been revealed for the reopening of the much-loved Tívoli World amusement park in Spain.
Located in Costa del Sol, Tívoli World closed back in 2020 due to financial constraints and the global Covid-19
pandemic
.
3
New plans have finally been revealed for the reopening of the much-loved Tívoli World amusement park in Spain
But plans have been approved by authorities who met yesterday and will see if increase in size to include a
First images of the site reveal that it could have a large wheel and a free-fall tower and that the shopping are will have brands like
Domino's Pizza
, Forster's
Hollywood
, Rodilla or La Tagliatella, according to
These details will be confirmed at a later stage though.
There is also expected to be two new hotels.
Read more on theme parks
However, the council has agreed that Tívoli will reopen before or alongside the complete complex.
In total, the park is expected to cost over €200million (£165million) to redevelop and estimated to create around 1000 new
jobs
.
As part of the agreement, Tivoli World will rehire previous employees - who over the past years have maintained and guarded the park whilst it has been closed to the public.
Many former fans of the park took to social media to express their joy at the
news
.
Most read in News Travel
One user said: "It should be brought back bigger and more beautiful. Great."
Another added: "Itching to go back to Tivoli."
Kids can enter Diggerland for free with this trick
Tívoli World was formerly loved for being a
The first owner of the attraction - Dane Bent Olsen - dubbed the park as a "factory of illusions" according to
The Mayor, Juan Antonio Lara commented that it was a historic step and that "we have no time to waste".
"We're pulling out all the stops to fast-track the process," said Lara.
3
First images of the site reveal that it could have a large wheel and a free-fall tower
Credit: Alamy
Tivoli World is around a half-an-hour drive from
According to
There are also a number of other great spots to explore surrounding the park including stunning sandy beaches such as Playa de los Álamos.
And if you are wanting another attraction for the family, just down the road is Aqualand Torremolinos - which is home to a range of different water slides, a large jacuzzi, children's paradise and will soon have speed racer slides too.
A popular beachfront theme park has also been
Plus, a major U
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The park is anticipated to cost over €100million and reopen in 2028

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