Known for its cuisine, culture, and fabulous beaches, Majorca has become one of the most popular holiday destinations for families. With “children only” areas located throughout the island, people with young children can enjoy a family get-away alongside others doing the same.
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Things for Children to Do and See in Majorca
In addition to the sandy beaches and beautiful waters in which to play and build sand castles, Majorca also has plenty of other family activities on offer. This includes:
- Year Around Festivals – Majorca has festivals all year around and many of them cater to children. For instance, in the Santa Margalida festival, children dress up as devils and ‘torment’ nearby adults while little girls ride floats dressed up as the patron saint of the festival, Santa Catalina Tomas.
- Aqualand Mallorca is a family-friendly water park located near El Arenal beach. Here you will find loads of rides and attractions which are sure to delight – such as the Devil’s Tail, Grand Canyon, and Dragoland Mini Park.
- Another water park is Western Park, which has a Wild West theme to it. Rides featured here include The Beast and The Black Hole.
- Club Mac Saturno and First Choice Splash Resort offers hotel accommodation with free access to the water park, which includes speed slides, multi-lane slides, a wave pool, slides for younger kids, and body sliders.
- Amaze’n Laberintos is a massive structure which houses a labyrinth designed to test your sense of direction. Located near Playa de Muro beach, Amaze’n Laberintos offers a wealth of puzzles, memory games, and intellectual challenges to both frustrate and delight.
Where to Stay in Majorca – Family-Friendly Accommodation
Because Majorca is a preferred family holiday destination, there are plenty of child-friendly hotels to be found there. This includes self-catering, apartments and traditional hotel accommodation. Family hotel deals on offer include early booking discounts, family discounts, and children stay for free deals.
Some of the favoured family hotels on Majorca include:
- Alcudia – Mariners Club, Hotel Continental Park, and Hotel Club Bellevue
- C’an Picafort – Club Tonga Hotel
- Palma Nova – Hawaii Palma Nova Hotel, Palma Nova Palace, Santa Ponsa Pins, and Sol Merlos Tordos.
Kids Clubs and Drop-in Kids Clubs
In addition to family-friendly beaches, fun water parks, exciting rides, and a variety of children-oriented sites and activities, some of Majorca’s resorts also offer kids clubs and drop-in kids clubs designed for children starting as early as infancy and going up to 11 years old. Here your children will be delighted by splash pools, playgrounds, and even buffets designed specifically for a child’s selective palette.
Discount Majorca Family Holiday Deals
Getting a good deal on a holiday in Majorca is simple, especially as recently the euro has been at a favourable exchange against the pound. Discount holiday deals can be found for all inclusive packages as well as through individual discounts for activities such as scuba diving, snorkelling, and wind surfing. Look for early booking deals and deals which offer family discounts or allow children to stay free.