10 Best Day Trips in Mallorca with Kids
Mallorca is a destination with paradisiacal beaches and lots of fun, but also an ideal place to visit with the family. Discover the best proposals to visit the island with children.
Children on a beach in mallorca | © Ana Boos
Mallorca stands out for its paradisiacal beaches, for the historic center of Palma with the Cathedral of Santa Maria and the Bellver Castle and also for its wide variety of attractions, which makes it a perfect destination to visit with a group or family. Among the activities to see and do on the island, many of them are ideal to visit with children.
From the Palma Aquarium to the theme parks, to the picturesque landscapes of the Sóller railroad and the Drach Caves, the island offers an endless number of activities. Here are the best alternatives for the whole family to enjoy.
1. Take a dolphin-watching excursion
One of the favorite plans with children in Mallorca is to discover the dolphins on a boat tour along the coast of the island. If you book a dolphin watching cruise which usually depart at dawn from the port of Alcudia you will be able to observe dolphins and other cetacean species from the open sea with the option of swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
These interactive catamaran excursions last approximately 3 hours and offer one of the best boat trips in Mallorca, with the possibility of including breakfast on your tour.
These tours usually include the permanent assistance of an expert local guide and a reduced rate for children so you can also save money on an excursion that the whole family will enjoy.
Details of interest
- Price... Approximately 62 euros per person, including the assistance of a local guide, breakfast and the boat ride with dolphin watching. Tickets for children between 3 and 12 years old cost approximately 46 €.
- Duration... Approximately 3 hours.
- Advantages... It is one of the favorite excursions for children in Mallorca and an opportunity to swim with dolphins.
- Disadvantages... These excursions start in the early morning, at 6 am, and can leave you tired for the rest of the day.
2. Take a ride on the traditional Sóller railroad
The Sóller railroad is one of the most traditional in Spain and one of the most authentic alternatives to discover some of the best landscapes of the island. This train, which was inaugurated more than 100 years ago, travels a route of almost 30 kilometers linking Palma with Sóller through the Sierra de la Tramontana.
Taking this ride is an ideal plan for the whole family, so do not hesitate to book the excursion to Sóller and Valldemosa in Mallorca. The Sóller railroad tour can be combined with boat trips and other attractions such as the Formentor cape, where you can access the viewpoint at the top of the cliffs, or take the complete tour that combines a streetcar and train ride from Palma to its last station in Sóller.
This train has a reduced rate for children and its total journey including the transfer to the streetcar takes just over an hour, but it is a perfect option to tour the unknown interior of Mallorca in a traditional experience.
Details of interest
- Price... The round-trip ticket costs approximately 32 € for adults and 16 € for children between 3 and 12 years old.
- Duration... Approximately 1 hour each way.
- Advantages... It is one of the most traditional excursions of the island and its route can be combined with boat trips or visits to other nearby attractions.
3. Visit a water park for the whole family
One of the best excursions to do in Majorca is to visit a water park, an option that adults and children can enjoy in the pools and the thematic and colorful slides.
In Majorca there are five of the most famous water parks and they are located in different parts of the island:
- In Magaluf you will find Western Water Park, which is set in the Far West of the United States.
- In El Arenal you can find Aqualand El Arenal Mallorca, which is the biggest water park in Mallorca.
- In Calviá Beach you can visit Katmandú Park, the most complete and technological water park, with immersive experiences and a 4D cinema.
- In Alcúdia you will find Hidropark, which is not so big, but it is very well located and, for that reason, it is the one that most seduces the adults who accompany the children.
- In Palma there is Aquarium Palma in Mallorca, which has more than eight different themed habitats.
In all of them you can enjoy large swimming pools, water games and a wide variety of restaurants for the whole family, especially if you are visiting Mallorca during the summer.
Interesting details
- Price... It will depend on each water park, but on average the entrance fee starts at 30 €, with reduced rates for children under 11 years old and discounts when buying online.
- Duration... Approximately 4 to 5 hours, depending on the attractions of the park.
- Advantages... It is an option that offers fun for adults and children with its different activities.
- Disadvantages... It can be an expensive option.
4. Visit the Drach Caves in Porto Cristo
Mallorca not only has the largest subway lake in Europe but also one of the most beautiful natural wonders in Spain, so if you are visiting the island, booking a tour of the Drach Caves is a must.
Being located in Porto Cristo, on the coast near Manacor, these excursions usually include transfers to and from the hotel and also entrance fees to the most visited caves in the world.
The Caves of Drach stand out for the stalactites and stalagmites of its subway walls and the Dragon Cave which is the lowest point of the caves of Porto Cristo. These excursions are ideal if you are visiting Mallorca in July or during the summer months, as it is a cool space where the temperature rarely exceeds 20 degrees.
Details of interest
- Price... Approximately 56 € per person including entrance to the Caves of Drach, guided tour, transfer to and from the hotel and a live classical music concert.
- Duration... 5 hours.
- Advantages... You will visit the most popular excursion in Mallorca.
5. Take a boat trip to the island of Sa Dragonera
Sa Dragonera is an islet of the Balearic Islands that is distinguished by the calm and crystalline waters that surround it and by the Natural Reserve that it shelters in its interior. Booking a kayak tour around Dragonera Island is one of the most common excursions for families with children visiting Mallorca.
The boat trip also includes other stops for snorkeling experiences, swimming in the open sea and touring the Natural Reserve of Sa Dragonera. These relaxing tours escape from the main route of the most crowded beaches of Mallorca and offer an alternative profile of the island, closer to the family climate.
The tour to Sa Dragonera can also be done if you are visiting Mallorca in winter and with extra cost you can do a bike tour around the island.
Details of interest
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- Price... Approximately 57 € for adults and 41 € for children between 9 and 17 years old.
- Duration... Approximately 3 hours.
- Advantages... You will be able to enjoy a quiet and alternative route to the most crowded beaches of Mallorca.
- Disadvantages... It can be a very long excursion if you are planning a short stay in the city.
6. Tour a theme park
Among the options for the whole family in Majorca, one of the most popular is a visit to one of the theme parks, as these offers abound on the island. Among those dedicated to nature you can visit:
All these theme parks combine games and shows for children with nature and interactive experiences with the fauna of Mallorca. They have zip lines, hanging bridges, trampolines and swings in different difficulties and heights.
It is also possible to visit other theme parks outside the natural circuits, such as the tree climbing park Tirolinas Go or Palma Jump, which offers visitors more than 50 trampolines of varying difficulty.
Details of interest
- Price... It will depend on the park visited, but there are tickets from 30 € for adults and from 15 € for children between 4 and 12 years old.
- Duration... Between 3 and 4 hours.
- Advantages... You will be able to visit fun and learning spaces for the whole family.
7. Visit the family beach of Cala Pi
To visit a beach in Majorca while traveling with children, the ideal is to find an area with little crowds. The family beach of Cala Pi, in the south of the island, is ideal for a quiet stay without resigning the great Balearic landscapes, since Cala Pi is an idyllic place and one of the best kept secrets of the Majorcans.
From the cliffs of the areas surrounding the beach you can see the Cabo Blanco lighthouse and also some of the best sunsets on the island. Although its location is not close to Palma, Cala Pi can be reached on Mallorca's hop-on-hop-off tourist buses that stop in that area.
Note that you can also visit the picturesque village of Cala Pi and you have other options of beaches to visit with children in Muro, Es Trenc, Llombards and S'Illot. Do not hesitate to book an excursion to the best beaches of Majorca and enjoy these places of interest.
Details of interest
- Advantages... It is an area little visited by tourists so you can get peace of mind if you are traveling with children and at the same time get to know one of the most beautiful beaches in Mallorca.
- Disadvantages... Being in a little visited area there is little offer to buy food and rent beach items, so you will have to take them with you.
8. Discover the attractions of Palma Aquarium
Palma Aquarium is neither a water park nor a theme park, but the largest aquarium in the Balearic Islands and one of the largest in Spain. With more than 8,000 animals of more than 750 species it is one of the natural reserves of the Mediterranean Sea and one of the favorite places for children during their visit to Mallorca.
If you book tickets for Palma Aquarium you will be able to visit the underwater tunnels of the tropical seas, the Mediterranean gardens and a medusarium that will leave you amazed. You can also experience diving with sharks, touching rays and children can participate in camps in front of the cetacean aquarium.
Tickets include reduced rates for children between 3 and 12 years old and some of the tickets to the aquarium's 3D cinemas and Shark Vision Boat, in which it is possible to tour the largest pond in Palma that houses more than 50 sharks of different species.
Details of interest
- Price... They have an approximate cost of 33 € for adults and 19 € for children between 4 and 12 years. For an extra cost you can include in the tickets the access to the 3D cinema and the Shark Vision Boat ride.
- Duration... Approximately 5 hours.
- Advantages... You will visit one of the largest and most complete aquariums in Spain and one of the favorite places for children visiting Mallorca.
- Disadvantages... It can be sold out if you do not book in advance, so you will have to decide before your trip to ensure a place for everyone in the family.
9. Visit the Bellver Circular Castle in Palma
Bellver Castle is one of the must-see sites in Mallorca and also one of the most striking buildings in Spain because it is the only fort built on a circular matrix. Touring it on a guided tour is one of the best experiences on the island and an attraction that will amaze adults and children alike.
There are different alternatives to visit the Bellver Castle, but the most effective way to do it is on an express tour in which you can visit it on a tour with a local guide and then have free time to walk around the castle on your own and take pictures.
An express tour of Bellver Castle is the ideal alternative if you are planning a short stay on the island or in Palma, where you can also visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria and the Royal Palace of La Almudaina. If you are only planning a three-day stay in Mallorca, here is a list of activities you can do during your visit.
Interesting details
- Price... Approximately 20 € per person including the entrance to Bellver Castle and the guided tour.
- Duration... Between 1 hour and a half and 2 hours.
- Advantages... You can visit one of the most striking buildings in Spain and the Balearic Islands.
10. Don't miss the Ecological Reserve in the Sierra de la Tramontana
The Sierra de la Tramontana is one of the most beautiful natural areas of Mallorca and can be visited on guided excursions suitable for the whole family which are ideal if you are visiting the island with children. One of the star activities to see and do in Mallorca.
The Nature Reserve also includes walking trails through forests and waterfalls and a playground area with swimming pools which are perfect if you are visiting Mallorca in August or during the summer months.
These excursions usually include a round-trip transfer to the Tramontana Mountains with hotel pick-up, and some tours also include a reduced rate if you are traveling with children between 4 and 12 years old.
Details of interest
- Price... Around 70 € per person, which includes round-trip transfers with hotel pick-up in Palma, entrance fees to the Nature Reserve and the assistance of a local guide.
- Duration... Approximately 4 hours.
- Advantages... You will visit one of the largest and most complete aquariums in Spain and one of the favorite places for children visiting Mallorca.
How to book an excursion in Mallorca with children?
You can book the excursions in advance online or book the excursion once you arrive to the island, although if you plan to travel to Mallorca in September or in the high season months when there are more tourists, I recommend you to buy the tours in advance.
Also keep in mind that excursions may vary according to the season, if you visit Mallorca in winter or in summer, especially those involving the visit to the Drach Caves and the mountain trails of the Tramontana.
What will I see on an excursion in Mallorca with children?
On these excursions you will get to see the main sights of Palma, such as the circular Bellver Castle and also the quieter beaches like Cala Pi or Llombard, which have one of the most beautiful sunrises on the island.
Depending on the excursion you choose you will also get to see some of Mallorca's theme and water parks, the Sierra de la Tramuntana Nature Reserve, the island Sa Dragonera and the Drach Caves, which are the most visited attraction in the Balearic Islands.
Tips for an excursion in Mallorca with children
If you are planning to travel to Mallorca in summer or in the high season months I advise you to book your excursions in advance, to avoid selling out or price increases at the last minute.
Also keep in mind that some excursions are suitable for children, but may be a little uncomfortable for access with babies, as in the case of the Caves of Drach.
Many of the theme and water parks include reduced rates for children and also discounts for buying tickets in advance online.
Why is it advisable to take an excursion in Mallorca with children?
Mallorca is a family destination and therefore has many attractions to visit with children that can also be very interesting for adults, so it is a good opportunity to live a family experience, for example, in the water parks or on boat rides.
Family excursions also offer an alternative route to the islands' party cruises and Palma's noisiest beaches, so it is an opportunity to get to know another profile of the main Balearic island.