Mallorca (Majorca) has been tempting families for safe, fun-filled, sun-filled holiday for years. No wonder, then, that this Balearic island is well set up with a myriad of family-friendly things to do here, from brand new tourist attractions to castles and caves dating back centuries.


As one of the Mediterranean’s most popular holiday hotspots, families repeatedly return to enjoy stunning scenery, beautiful beaches and a wealth of adventurous, cultural and exciting things to see and do. From waterparks and safari parks; tree-top zip-lines to underground caves; here’s just some ideas of the top family friendly things to do in Mallorca with kids.

Top Family Attractions & Theme Parks (interactive parks and animals)

  • Katmandu Park (Magaluf): Located in the southwest of Mallorca, on Calviá Beach near Magaluf, this multi-attraction theme park has been named ‘The best theme park in Mallorca’ by Tripadvisor. Open every day from 10.00 – 18.00, enjoy the ‘upside-down house’ with interactive exhibits, 4D thrill rides, splash zones and, when the weather isn’t playing ball, indoor soft play. Best for the whole family with children of any age.
  • Marineland (Costa d’en Blanes) Animal and nature lovers should make a beeline for this family-friendly animal park, which puts conservation on an equal footing with education. Featuring dolphin and sea-lion shows, there’s also a tropical house with reptiles and a private beach.
  • Palma Aquarium: Kids will love to experience a variety of habitats, Mediterranean, garden, tropical seas and jungle in one of Mallorca’s most-visited family-friendly attractions. Located in Mallorca’s capital, families with kids of all ages could easily spend hours here exploring!
  • Jungle Parc (Santa Ponsa): A tree-top adventure park where adrenaline-fuelled activities include zip lines, high ropes and climbing. Suitable for various ages, and definitely teen friendly! No need to pre-book but note that the park closes in inclement weather for safety reasons.
  • Safari Mallorca (Porto Cristo): A mixture of safari and park, there’s over 600 animals which can be experienced during the 3-kilometre safari drive, either in your own car or on the safari train. Giraffes, rhinos, zebra, gazelles, primates and more.


    Best Beaches for Families
  • Playa de Muro: A 6 – kilometre white sand, lifeguarded Blue Flag beach with shallow and calm, turquoise-blue water, safe and ideal for younger children. Located in the Bay of Alcudia in the northeast of Mallorca. Older children and adults will also enjoy water sports such as wind- and kite-surfing, SUP-ing, and sailing.
  • Playa de Alcudia: There’s ample facilities from toilets, showers and changing stations
    in this popular, family friendly beach. Long boardwalks back on to the beach giving
    good accessibility and there’s easy access to beachside bars, cafes and restaurants.
  • Cala Mondragó: Located in the southeast of Mallorca, near Santanyi and Cala D’Or, this stunning, protected beach which is flanked by pine forests is one of Mallorca’s most beautiful. A family friendly beach in an unspoiled setting, enjoy hiking trails, kayaking, paddle-boarding, swimming and snorkelling. Note, there’s a 10-minute walk from the car park, which is best visited early to guarantee a spot.
  • Es Trenc: This undeveloped tranquil and natural beach on the southern coast near Campos is known for its pristine white sand, shallow turquoise waters and protected dunes. As close to the Caribbean you can get in Mallorca! Top tip – get here before 9 am to get a parking spot during the summer. Limited facilities apart from beach bars.


    Unforgettable Experiences & Sightseeing
  • Tren de Sóller: Step back in time and climb aboard this 1912 wooden train that runs from the capital, Palma, through the mountains to Soller on Mallorca’s west coast. Family-friendly (although probably too tame for teens).
  • Cuevas del Drach (Porto Cristo): Definitely one of Mallorca’s most popular tourist attraction, these underground caves (25 metres below the surface) feature Lake Martel, one of the world’s largest subterranean lakes and are lit to spectacular effect. Book ahead if you want to avoid the queues.
  • Bellver Castle (Palma): History lovers won’t want to miss exploring this gothic, circular castle which panoramic views over Palma and beyond. Once home to kings, later a military prison, it’s a fascinating family-friendly thing to do with kids in Mallorca.
  • Boat Trips: There are plenty of boat trips which operate all over the island, from glass bottomed boats in Palma to dolphin watching tours. Of Alcudia based boat rides, Mallorca Boat Ride is most highly rated, with a gastronomic spin.
  • Water Parks: Water parks are big business here in Mallorca and whilst Splashworld, Aqualand El Arenal, Western Water Park (Magaluf), Katmandu Park are all highly rated, Hidropark Alcúdia is the closest to most of our Freelance Villas Mallorca properties.  


    Adventure & Nature Activities
  • Kayaking and Canoeing: Active families with even young children can paddle along the coast exploring secluded coves and private beaches with the many kayak and canoe operators in Mallorca. You don’t have to spend the whole of the 2 – 3 hours tour paddling, though. Hop on and off and go snorkelling or swimming, too!
  • Horse Riding: Explore mountain trails, gentle countryside and golden shores around Alcudia at a slower pace on horseback. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never ridden before, both Ranxo Ses Roques and Alcudia Horses have various family-friendly options of rides of 1 hours or more.
  • Dolphin Watching Fun for all the family, there’s something magical about watching the sunrise and watching dolphins jump right in front of the boat. There are many dolphin watching tours all over the island, but Alcudia Sea Explorer and My Sea Experience are closest to most of our properties in Pollensa, Puerto Pollensa, Alcudia, Cala San Vicente and the smaller villages dotted around this area..


    Where to stay?
    You can find a full list of our Mallorca properties here.
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