Family-Friendly Activities

Aquariums & Sea Life

Mallorca's marine attractions offer fascinating underwater experiences for the whole family. The Palma Aquarium features 55 tanks housing over 8,000 animals from the Mediterranean and tropical seas, including a spectacular shark tank with a 9-meter underwater tunnel. Kids will love the interactive touch pools and the "Nemo's Kingdom" area dedicated to clownfish. For a unique experience, visit Katmandu Park in Calvià, which combines an aquarium with 4D experiences and themed rides. The Mallorca Sea Park in Porto Cristo offers educational marine life shows and opportunities to learn about conservation efforts in the Balearic Islands.

Easy Coastal Walks

Mallorca's coastline offers numerous family-friendly walking trails with stunning views. The Castell de Bellver circular path around Palma's unique round castle provides panoramic city views and takes just 30 minutes to complete. In the north, the easy 2-kilometer walk from Cala Deià to Cala Llucalcari offers beautiful coastal scenery and ends at a small cove perfect for a family swim. The Parc Natural de Mondragó has well-marked trails ranging from 1-3 kilometers, with the route to S'Amarador beach being particularly suitable for strollers. For families with older children, the Far de Capdepera lighthouse trail offers a rewarding 3-kilometer coastal walk with minimal elevation changes.

Safe Beach Clubs

Mallorca's family-friendly beach clubs offer safe swimming and convenient facilities. Nikki Beach Mallorca in Magaluf provides a supervised kids' club, shallow swimming areas, and family-friendly dining options. Puro Beach at the Illetas beach offers calm waters protected by breakwaters, sunshades, and a children's play area. In Alcúdia Bay, Playa de Muro features several beach clubs with lifeguards, calm shallow waters perfect for toddlers, and rental services for sunbeds and umbrellas. For a more traditional experience, Es Trenc has designated family areas with facilities and protected swimming zones. The Club Nàutic Santa Ponça offers swimming lessons for children and family water sports in a safe, controlled environment.

Historic Train Rides

The vintage Sóller Railway offers a magical journey back in time. This historic wooden train has been operating since 1912, connecting Palma to the picturesque town of Sóller through 13 tunnels and stunning mountain scenery. The 1-hour journey is an adventure in itself, with the antique wooden carriages providing a unique experience for children. Once in Sóller, families can continue to Port de Sóller on the charming tramway that has been running since 1913. The complete train and tram journey offers spectacular views of the Tramuntana mountains and countryside. During summer months, the railway often hosts special events like children's day trips with themed activities and storytelling. For railway enthusiasts, the Tren del Lleó at the Sóller Railway Museum showcases the history of this iconic transportation system.

Elena Torres

A mother of two and Palma resident for over 15 years, Elena has explored Mallorca extensively with her family. As the family travel editor for a leading Spanish parenting magazine, she specializes in finding child-friendly activities that combine fun with educational value. Her guide "Mallorca with Kids" has become a go-to resource for families visiting the island.