10 Best Day Trips in Mallorca with Kids

Mallorca stands out for its paradisiacal beaches, for the historic centre of Palma with the Cathedral of Santa Maria and Bellver Castle and also for its wide variety of attractions, which makes it a perfect destination to visit in a group or with the 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, the picturesque landscapes of the Sóller railway and the Caves of Drach, the island offers an endless number of activities. Here are the best alternatives for the whole family to enjoy.

One of the favourite things to do with children in Majorca 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 Alcúdia 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 per person, including the assistance of a local guide, breakfast and the boat trip with dolphin watching. Tickets for children between 3 and 12 years old cost approximately €46.
• Duration... Approximately 3 hours.
• Advantages... A favourite excursion for children in Mallorca and an opportunity to swim with dolphins.
• Disadvantages... These excursions start in the early hours of the morning, at 6am, and can leave you tired for the rest of the day.

The Sóller railway is one of the most traditional in Spain and one of the most authentic alternatives for discovering some of the island's best scenery. This train, which was inaugurated more than 100 years ago, runs for almost 30 kilometres between Palma and Sóller through the Tramontana mountain range.

Taking this trip is an ideal plan for the whole family, so don't hesitate to book the excursion to Sóller and Valldemosa in Mallorca. The Sóller railway route 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 which combines a tram and train ride from Palma to its last station in Sóller.

This train has a reduced fare for children and the total journey including the transfer to the tram 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 return ticket costs approximately 32 € for adults and 16 € for children between 3 and 12 years old.
• Duration... Approximately 1 hour each way.
• Advantages... This is one of the most traditional excursions on the island and can be combined with boat trips or visits to other nearby attractions.

One of the best excursions to do in Majorca is to visit a water park, an option that adults and children alike can enjoy in the pools and on the themed and colourful slides.

There are five of the most famous water parks in Mallorca 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 largest 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 this reason, it is the one that most appeals to adults accompanying children.
• In Palma you will find 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... Depends on each water park, but on average admission starts at €30, with reduced rates for children under 11 and discounts available online.
• Duration... Approximately 4 to 5 hours, depending on the park's attractions.
• Advantages... It is an option that offers fun for adults and children with its different activities.
• Disadvantages... It can be an expensive option.

Mallorca not only has the largest underground 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 Caves of Drach is a must.

Located in Porto Cristo, on the coast near Manacor, these excursions usually include transfers to and from the hotel, as well as entrance fees to the most visited caves in the world.

The Caves of Drach are noted for the stalactites and stalagmites in their underground walls and the Dragon Cave which is the lowest point of the caves in Porto Cristo. These excursions are ideal if you are visiting Mallorca in July or during the summer months, as it is a cool area where the temperature rarely exceeds 20 degrees Celsius.

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.

Sa Dragonera is an islet in the Balearic Islands that stands out for the calm, crystal-clear waters that surround it and for the Nature Reserve it contains. Booking a kayak tour of Dragonera Island is one of the most common excursions for families with children visiting Mallorca.

The boat trip also includes other stops for snorkelling experiences, swimming in the open sea and touring the Nature 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 for an extra cost you can take a cycling 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.

Among the options for the whole family in Mallorca, one of the most popular is a visit to one of the theme parks, as there are plenty of them on the island. Among those dedicated to nature you can visit:

• Santa Eugenia Natura Parc.
• Rancho Grande.
• Jungle Parc Santa Ponsa.
• Jungle Parc Junior.

All these theme parks combine games and shows for children with nature and interactive experiences with the fauna of Mallorca. They have zip lines, suspension bridges, trampolines and swings of varying difficulty and height.

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 areas for the whole family.

To visit a beach in Majorca while travelling with children, the ideal thing to do is to find an area with few visitors. The family beach of Cala Pi, in the south of the island, is ideal for a quiet stay without resigning yourself to the great Balearic landscapes, as Cala Pi is an idyllic spot and one of the best kept secrets of the Mallorcans.

From the cliffs in 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 this 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. Don't hesitate to book an excursion to the best beaches in Mallorca and enjoy these places of interest.

Details of interest

• Advantages... It is an area rarely visited by tourists, so you can enjoy peace of mind if you are travelling with children and at the same time get to know one of the most beautiful beaches in Mallorca.
• Disadvantages... As it is a little visited area there is not much to buy food and rent beach items, so you will have to take them with you.

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 favourite places for children during their visit to Mallorca.

If you book tickets for the Palma Aquarium you can visit the underwater tunnels of the tropical seas, the Mediterranean gardens and a medusarium that will leave you in awe. You can also experience diving with sharks, touching rays and children can take part 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, where it is possible to tour Palma's largest shark tank which houses over 50 sharks of different species.

Details of interest

• Price... The price is approximately 33 € for adults and 19 € for children between 4 and 12 years old. For an extra charge, tickets can include 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 favourite places for children visiting Mallorca.
• Disadvantages... It can sell out if you don't book in advance, so you'll need to decide before your trip to make sure there's room for everyone in the family.

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 fortress 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 get to know Bellver Castle, but the most effective way to do it is on an express tour where you can visit it 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 entrance to Bellver Castle and guided tour.
• Duration... Between 1.5 and 2 hours.
• Advantages... You will be able to visit one of the most striking buildings in Spain and the Balearic Islands.

The Sierra de la Tramontana is one of the most beautiful natural areas in Mallorca and can be visited on guided excursions suitable for all the family, which are ideal if you are visiting the island with children. One of the top things to see and do in Mallorca.

The Nature Reserve also includes walking trails through forests and waterfalls and a children's 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 transfer to and from the Tramontana Mountains and some tours also include a reduced rate if you are travelling with children between 4 and 12 years old.

Interesting details

• Price... Approximately €70 per person, which includes return transfers and 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 favourite places for children visiting Mallorca.

You can book the excursions in advance online or book the excursion once you arrive on the island, although if you are planning to travel to Mallorca in September or in the high season months when there are more tourists, I recommend that you buy the tours in advance.

Also bear in mind that excursions may vary depending on the season, whether you visit Mallorca in winter or summer, especially those involving visits to the Drach Caves and the Tramontana mountain trails.

On these excursions you can see the main sights of Palma, such as the circular Bellver Castle and also the quieter beaches such as Cala Pi or Llombard, which have some of the most beautiful sunrises on the island.

Depending on the excursion you choose you can also visit some of the theme parks and water parks in Mallorca, the Sierra de la Tramuntana Nature Reserve, the island of Sa Dragonera and the Drach Caves, which are the most visited attraction in the Balearic Islands.

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 bear 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 parks and water parks include reduced rates for children and also discounts for buying tickets in advance online.

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 for 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 noisier beaches, so it's a chance to get to know another side of the main Balearic island.