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Things to do in Mallorca with kids: by area and age
Things to do in Mallorca with kids: water parks, the aquarium, caves, glass-bottom boats, treetop parks and free ideas, by area and age. Prices included.
Mallorca works very well with children because almost everything is under an hour's drive and there is something for every age: water parks in Palma, Magaluf and Alcúdia, Palma Aquarium, the eastern caves, glass-bottom boats and adventure parks in the pine woods. The key is to choose activities near where you are staying, so you do not spend the day in the car.
This guide sorts the family activities we list on Atlas de Mallorca by area, with minimum ages, seasons and prices where they appear in our data. At the end you will find rainy-day ideas, free options and practical tips.
Palma and Playa de Palma: aquarium, castle and water park
Palma Aquarium is the headline act: huge shark tanks, a tropical forest and jellyfish areas, with part of the visit under cover. According to the listings it opens from late March to early November; sources give 28.50 to 30.50 euros per adult, so check the current price. Nearby, Tirolinas Go in Forestal Park has a family course from 1.10 metres tall and a sports course from 1.45, from 26 euros per adult.
In town, the Castell de Bellver has a unique circular courtyard and views of the bay; our listing shows 4 euros per adult and free entry on Sundays according to the sources. The Pueblo Español brings together replicas of buildings from all over Spain, with free parking and free entry for children aged 0 to 5. The Cuevas de Génova make a short visit, at 7 euros for children aged 3 to 11, although pushchairs cannot go in.
In summer, Aqualand El Arenal near Playa de Palma combines thrill slides with pools and children's areas, from early May to late September. Buy tickets online and arrive early in July and August.
Palma Aquarium
Mallorca's flagship aquarium: sharks, jellyfish and themed routes suited to the whole family.
Tirolinas Go Mallorca (Forestal Park)
Zip lines at Tirolinas Go (Forestal Park, Palma)
Adventure park in Palma with family and sports courses, zip lines over 200 m and dozens of high-ropes elements.
According to Google, open only on Saturdays and Sundays
Castell de Bellver (Ajuntament de Palma)
Bellver Castle
Round Gothic castle with views over the whole bay of Palma and a low entry fee.
Closed on Mondays according to Google
Pueblo Español (Spanish Village) Palma
A stroll among replicas of buildings from across Spain in Ponent, with free parking.
Genova Caves (Palma)
Small cave on the outskirts of Palma, visited in small groups and reachable by city bus.
Aqualand El Arenal
A full day of slides and pools on the Playa de Palma, with areas designed for the little ones.
The south-west: Magaluf, Palmanova and Santa Ponsa
This is the area with the most parks. Western Water Park in Magaluf sets its slides in a Wild West town and has an area for 3- and 4-year-olds; our listing shows 36 euros per adult when bought online. Marineland on the Calvià coast includes shows in the ticket, with reduced prices for ages 3 to 10 and free entry for under-3s; one listing shows 31 euros per adult. Note that several resellers do not allow changes once a booking is confirmed.
Jungle Parc, in a pine wood in Santa Ponsa, is one of the best options for young children: the Pirates course takes children from age 4, while Explorer and Extreme are for older kids and adults. Allow about 2 hours. Golf Fantasia in Palmanova has 54 holes of mini golf on three courses in a tropical garden, from 18.50 euros. Katmandu Park groups several attractions in Magaluf, with longer opening hours in summer, and in the evening Pirates Adventure serves dinner with a pirate show featuring acrobats.
On the water, Cruise Cormoran leaves Santa Ponça for coves and caves with two swim and snorkel stops.
Western Water Park (Magaluf)
Wild-West-themed water park in Magaluf with slides and zones for all ages.
Marineland Mallorca
Marine park in Costa d'en Blanes with shows and sea life, aimed mainly at families.
Jungle Parc tree-top adventure in Santa Ponsa
Zip-line and rope-bridge circuits among pine trees, with courses for children from age 4 and tougher ones for adults.
Closed on Mondays according to Google
Golf Fantasia (minigolf, Palmanova)
Minigolf with three 18-hole courses in a tropical garden steps from Palmanova beach.
Katmandu Park Magaluf
Magaluf theme park with several attractions on one ticket and an optional multi-attraction pass.
Pirates Adventure: pirate dinner show in Magaluf
Dinner and a pirate show with acrobats and fights on a ship-shaped stage, pitched at the whole family.
Cruise Cormoran (Cormoran Boats)
Caves, cliffs and coves cruise from Santa Ponça with snorkelling
About two and a half hours on a boat for roughly 48 guests, with two stops for swimming and snorkelling.
The north: Alcúdia and Pollença
If you are staying around Alcúdia or Pollença Bay, Hidropark Alcúdia is the nearby water park: it opens on 1 April in 2026, with reduced prices for ages 3 to 10 and family packs; our listing shows 33.95 euros per adult at the gate. Some reviews mention extra charges for parking and sunloungers.
On the water, the Robinson Boat Trips pirate boat leaves Port de Pollença for about five hours with snorkelling, paddleboarding and paella, and the Lanchas La Gaviota boat crosses to Formentor beach in about 30 minutes, at 18 euros per adult according to our listing. For something different, Rancho Grande in Son Serra de Marina runs countryside Land Rover safaris with a barbecue. And the Roman ruins of Pollentia in Alcúdia, with their theatre and forum, make history easy to bring to life.
Pirate boat trip from Port de Pollença with snorkelling, SUP and paella
Day on a pirate-style boat with a multilingual crew, snorkelling, SUP, lunch and drinks in the Bay of Pollença.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Ferry from Port de Pollença to Formentor Beach
About 30-minute crossing to Formentor beach, with a day ticket and a return time of your choice.
Rancho Grande Park (safari 4x4)
Rural Land Rover safari with barbecue at Rancho Grande
Off-road ride in a classic Land Rover across a private estate, with a stop at an abandoned hamlet and a closing barbecue on the Artà–Alcúdia road.
Closed on Mondays according to Google
Ciutat romana de Pollentia y Museu Monogràfic
Roman ruins of Pollentia and monographic museum (Alcúdia)
A walk through Pollentia's Roman theatre, forum and residential quarters, plus the small museum near the church.
Closed on Mondays according to Google
The east: caves, safari park and glass-bottom boats
The east coast is the most complete area for families. The Caves of Drach in Porto Cristo have an underground lake and a live concert; our scoring gives them top marks for families. Book an early slot to avoid waiting. Close by, the Porto Cristo glass-bottom catamaran spends 1.5 hours along the coast from 28 euros, and the Cala Millor one runs two to three hours, from 29 according to one listing.
Safari Mallorca combines a drive-through route, in your own car or by bus, with a walk-round zoo area; it is open all year, and if you enter by car you pay a vehicle ticket plus one per passenger. In Manacor, the Rafa Nadal Museum Xperience has an interactive area where children try different sports. And the Castell de Capdepera, with its walls and views, is free for children according to the sources.
Caves of Drach (Porto Cristo)
Guided visit to one of Mallorca's biggest caves, with an underground lake and a short concert.
Glass-bottom catamaran Porto Cristo – Cala Varques – Pirate Cave
Coast of coves and cliffs from Porto Cristo, passing the Pirate Cave, Cala Romàntica and Cales Varques.
Glass-bottom catamaran along the east coast from Cala Millor
2-3 hour catamaran ride with a transparent floor to watch the seabed from Cala Millor.
Safari Mallorca (Safari Zoo)
Safari by own car or coach plus a walking zoo with zebras, giraffes, rhinos and lions, in the east.
Rafa Nadal Museum Xperience in Manacor
An interactive visit of about 90 minutes to the museum devoted to Rafa Nadal, with a room where kids try different sports.
Capdepera Castle: walls and views over Llevant
Walk along the walls of Capdepera's medieval fortress, €3 admission and free for children per the sources.
Inland and south: animals, olive oil, salt and quiet coves
In Puigpunyent, about 17 kilometres from Palma, La Reserva Puig de Galatzó combines walks among rescued animals and birds of prey with three zip lines, a rope bridge and a climbing wall. It opens daily from April to October and only Friday to Sunday from November to March, according to our listing.
In Algaida, the Roig estate shows you the olive grove and mill and finishes with an oil tasting and snack; there is a 23.70-euro rate for children aged 6 to 14 and it is free for under-6s. In the south, the Salines d'es Trenc offer a short visit of about 45 minutes with a salt tasting, and the Parc Natural de Mondragó has easy 15- to 60-minute trails with coves for a swim.
La Reserva Puig de Galatzó: animals and ziplines
A Tramuntana nature reserve with rescued animals, three ziplines, a hanging bridge and a climbing wall.
Olive grove visit and olive oil tasting
Walk through the olive grove, mill and bottling visit, and an oil tasting with a local snack.
Guided visit to Salines d'es Trenc
About 45-minute guided visit to the salt pans covering salt history and a tasting of flavoured varieties.
Parc Natural de Mondragó (Govern de les Illes Balears)
Mondragó Natural Park
Natural park in Santanyí with five short marked trails and free guided visits by appointment.
What to do with children by age
Ages 0 to 4: short activities with shade. Palma Aquarium, the Pueblo Español, glass-bottom catamarans, the Formentor boat and the Mondragó walk. At water parks, look for the toddler areas, such as the one for 3- and 4-year-olds at Western Water Park.
Ages 5 to 9: Jungle Parc (Pirates course from age 4), mini golf, Safari Mallorca, the Caves of Drach and the Port de Pollença pirate boat. Ages 10 and up: the sports zip-line course (from 1.45 metres), the full water parks, a try-dive in Port de Sóller from age 10 with Soller Divers, or the Sóller train combined with a boat trip.
PADI Discover Scuba Diving in Port de Sóller
Guided first dive with an instructor in shallow waters off Port de Sóller; two dives down to 12 m, from age 10.
Historic Palma–Sóller train and tram
Ride century-old wooden carriages from Palma to Sóller, with an optional tram continuing to the port.
Rainy days and free things to do with kids
When it rains, the indoor options that work best with children are the caves (Drach, Hams, Artà, Génova), Palma Aquarium, the Rafa Nadal museum and the Sóller train. Book early, as everyone has the same idea. We have a dedicated rainy-day guide.
To save money, according to our listings: the Parc Natural de Mondragó and the Raixa estate are free; Bellver is free on Sundays according to the sources; little ones go free at the Castell de Capdepera and the Pueblo Español, and under-3s get into Marineland for free.
Caves of Hams (Porto Cristo)
Cave near Porto Cristo with hook-shaped formations and a light and music show.
Raixa estate and gardens (Bunyola)
Self-guided visit to a historic estate with house, gardens and audio guide; free entry and its own parking.
Closed on Mondays and Sundays according to Google
Frequently asked questions
Which part of Mallorca is best with kids?
It depends on what you want. The south-west (Magaluf, Palmanova, Santa Ponsa) has the most parks; the east (Cala Millor, Porto Cristo) has caves, the safari park and glass-bottom boats; the north (Alcúdia, Pollença) combines calm beaches, a water park and boat trips.
Which water park should we choose in Mallorca?
The one closest to where you are staying: Aqualand El Arenal near Playa de Palma, Western Water Park in Magaluf or Hidropark in Alcúdia. In our listings, Western appears at 36 euros per adult online and Hidropark at 33.95 at the gate. Check the current price.
Which boat trip is best with young children?
Short ones: the glass-bottom catamaran from Porto Cristo (1.5 hours) or Cala Millor, and the 30-minute boat from Port de Pollença to Formentor. For slightly older children, the Port de Pollença pirate boat.
What can you do with kids in Mallorca in winter?
The caves, Safari Mallorca and the Rafa Nadal museum open all year according to our listings. Marineland opens on some winter weekends, and La Reserva Puig de Galatzó from Friday to Sunday between November and March. The water parks close.
Are there free things to do with kids in Mallorca?
Yes. According to our listings, the Parc Natural de Mondragó and the Raixa estate are free, and the Castell de Bellver is free on Sundays according to the sources. Many places also let the youngest in free, such as the Pueblo Español for ages 0 to 5.
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