Water park · Sociteni

Aqua Magic

Aqua Magic is a water park at Sociteni, in Ialoveni district, roughly 20 km south of Chișinău. It has pools, water slides, sun loungers and green areas around them, with places to eat on site. With over 2,400 reviews and an average rating of 4.2, it is one of the busiest summer destinations near the capital. It is designed for families with children, and the entrance, parking and toilets are adapted for disabled visitors.

4.2(2,445)

Twenty minutes from the southern exit of Chișinău, the village of Sociteni is home to one of the best-known water parks in the Republic of Moldova. Aqua Magic works as a day destination: you arrive in the morning, pick a lounger, alternate between the pools and the shaded areas, and leave in the evening. It is not a spectacular complex in scale, but it is close enough to the capital to turn a scorching day into a simple outing that needs no complicated planning.

What you'll see

The heart of the place is the pools and water slides, with the lounger areas arranged around them. The space is completed by green surfaces, which make all the difference on very hot days, and by places to eat on site. Being a family park, you get groups of friends alongside parents with small children, and the pace is relaxed rather than that of an amusement park with extreme rides.

Getting there

Sociteni is in Ialoveni district, roughly 20 km south of central Chișinău. The easiest way to get there is by car, about 25–30 minutes from the city depending on traffic. There is accessible parking for disabled visitors. If you do not have a car, it is worth checking the transport options to the villages around the capital.

When to go

This is strictly a warm-season destination. The posted hours are daily, 10:00 to 19:00, so it lends itself well to a day visit. Summer weekends are busy; if you want a good spot in the shade, arrive close to opening time. To be safe, call ahead on 0799 95 885 and confirm that the season is open.

Good to know

The entrance, parking and toilets are adapted for disabled visitors.
It is suitable for children — plan on anything from a few hours to a full day.
Bring a towel, sun protection and beach shoes; there is natural shade, but it fills up quickly.
You can eat on site, but if you want a more serious meal afterwards, see the restaurants in the Chișinău area.
Combine the outing with a stop at one of the wineries south of the capital, which lie in the same direction.

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Tip

Water park

Program

luni: 10:00–19:00 · marți: 10:00–19:00 · miercuri: 10:00–19:00 · joi: 10:00–19:00 · vineri: 10:00–19:00 · sâmbătă: 10:00–19:00 · duminică: 10:00–19:00

Adresă

s, Sociteni, Moldova

Cu copiii

Potrivit pentru familii

Telefon

0799 95 885

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Frequently asked questions

Întrebări despre Aqua Magic

What are Aqua Magic's opening hours?

The posted hours are daily, Monday to Sunday, between 10:00 and 19:00. Being an open-air water park, operation depends on the warm season, so a confirmation call to 0799 95 885 is worthwhile.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes, the place is designed for families with children: it has pools, water slides, green areas and places to eat on site. Supervising small children remains, as everywhere, the parents' responsibility.

How far is it from Chișinău?

Sociteni is in Ialoveni district, roughly 20 km south of central Chișinău. By car the drive takes around 25–30 minutes, which makes the park a convenient single-day destination.