Is Mallorca your choice for a family holiday? The largest island of the Balearic Islands is located in the Mediterranean Sea, just an hour's flight from mainland Spain.
Palma is the capital of the island of Mallorca and like the other Balearic Islands, Mallorca is a trendy holiday destination and attracts tourists from all over the world.
Why is a family holiday in Mallorca the best choice?
With white sandy beaches, sun and tapas, the reputation of Mallorca is well known. Nevertheless, this paradisiacal island is also an ideal destination for families looking for cultural attractions and nature walks.
In the capital, Palma, you can admire beautiful buildings such as La Seu Cathedral, Bellver Castle, The Royal Palace Of La Almudaina, and the Arabic Baths.
For fun activities with the kids, you'll find three water parks, the largest aquarium in Europe, numerous water sports activities, and a large adventure park called "La Reserva" in the southwest of the island.
A petting zoo, hanging bridges or a bird of prey show provides a successful mix of adventure and relaxation and offers a good change to the family holiday by the sea.
The perfect holiday in Spain for young and old
One of the most beautiful and fun activities you can do with children when you visit Mallorca with your family is a trip by boat along the coast of the island.
A trip with children is always a special moment in life and a yacht charter in Mallorca will certainly be an unforgettable experience for all the family.
If you're looking forward to a wide variety of landscapes and various opportunities for anchoring during a sailing vacation, then sail along the beautiful coast of Mallorca.
The typical scenery of the Majorcan coast means admiring the shallow turquoise waters against the backdrop of the mountains and diving into the sea whenever you want.
You can stop at the secluded beaches with idyllic coves and dunes then chill out and enjoy the wonderful weather, fantastic sea and excellent sailing.
The island of Mallorca offers a charming country life and is a realm of tradition and history. If you're thinking of planning a sailing holiday in Mallorca with your family and friends, you can look forward to stunning marinas, warm and clear seas, hidden coves for anchoring and long sunny days. These are just a few reasons for choosing Mallorca as your sailing destination.
Yacht & Boat Charter On Mallorca
Luckily there are now numerous yacht and boat hire companies located in Mallorca, and for a well-planned boating holiday, you can easily book online well in advance.
The cost of a yacht charter is not as expensive as you may think as nowadays the offer available is wide and varied.
Yachts of all shapes, sizes, and prices are available starting from as little as £89 per day. For that, you can hire a 4+2 birth yacht with 2 cabins, a toilet, a fitted kitchen, a shower, an outside shower, a bathing platform and a dinghy.
And if you are looking for something more on the luxurious side, why not charter an Intermarine 146 super yacht? At just over £20.000 a day to charter, you can live like a superstar with all the amenities you would expect, such as 5 cabins, 5 toilets, a teak deck, a jacuzzi, a flybridge, a fully fitted kitchen, snorkel sets, water skis, wakeboard and much more.
Yacht Charter Companies on Mallorca:
» Boat Around
» Marina Balear
» Dream Yacht Charter
» Boat Charter Mallorca
» Mallorca Nautica
Scuba diving around Mallorca
And if you plan a boating holiday, you will surely be able to enjoy the amazing scuba diving possibilities that exist in the warm, clear waters of Mallorca.
Discover the magic of learning to dive with qualified guides in a safe environment. See a whole new world of marine wildlife around the Balearic Island of Mallorca.
There are some incredible dive sites in Mallorca, including Maria´s Cave, The Big Cheese and the Labyrinth.
And for beginners. There are a number of PADI-qualified diving schools in Mallorca.
Instruction for beginners typically starts with a safety briefing and introduction to diving as you prepare for your first underwater dive.
After you have become familiar with the breathing techniques used, guided by qualified instructors, you will begin to carry out your first dive.
Driving lessons are usually held in small groups of no more than six with at least two instructors. You will then spend around 45 minutes exploring the tranquil underwater world and hopefully see a huge variety of marine wildlife.
The top sites and attractions to visit
- Stroll through the streets of Palma, the capital of Mallorca. Visit the impressive Gothic cathedral of La Seu, built between the 13th and 14th centuries. Take a look at the Almudaina Palace, an old Muslim castle. Drink a delicious sangria in the Plaza Mayor.
- Take a boat to Cabrera National Park, famous for its blue cave. Keep your eyes open during the trip to see dolphins.
- Visit the Bellver Castle, located on the top of Palma. It is within walking distance from the city centre (about 3 km) for the more sporty families. You have a breathtaking view of the entire island and its surroundings from the castle.
- Become an explorer in the cave Cuevas de Genova. Children love the tour guide's stories, and everyone admires the light effects of the tour.
- Find Nemo, Dori and their friends at Palma Aquarium, walk through the glass tunnels and admire the many fish and sharks from every angle. The aquarium is very popular and, therefore, often crowded with people. You can book your visit online at the aquarium's website. Undoubtedly one of the highlights of your vacation in Spain
- Become a horse whisperer at Rancho Grande Park. It is located in the north of the island and offers horseback rides and carriages. There is also a delicious barbecue and flamenco show in the evening.
- Dash down the water slides at Aqualand El Arenal. Little adventurers will love this water park. The best one is Banzai, a super-fast slide not for the faint of heart.
- Try the caracoles and snails cooked in Mallorcan style with tomato and chorizo sauce. They are served as tapas and are popular with children and parents alike.
Useful Resources
» Yacht Charter Mallorca
» Best Marinas on Mallorca
» Mallorca Tourism Board
» Yachting With Kids
Family attractions, water and leisure parks
» Jungle Parc located in Santa Ponsa.
» The Wave House - Magaluf
» Tirolinas Park - Palma de Mallorca
» Katmandu Park - Magaluf
» Marineland - Calvia
» Hidropark - Por D'Alcudia
» Aqualand - El Arenal
