10 Best Family Things to Do in Mallorca

Aqualand El Arenal is an exciting water park and one of the largest on the island, boasting both adventurous and relaxing activities so the whole family can have fun. You'll find 14 waterslides here, but that's just the beginning of everything this park has to offer. You can enjoy calmer activities too, like a lazy river.

If you're looking for an adrenaline rush, you'll want to check out Kamikace. This imposing slide is not for the faint of heart, as the drop is so steep that it can feel as if you're in freefall. You can try it all out for yourself in S'Arenal on the west side of the island and the east side of the Bay of Palma.

Katmandu Park is an exciting theme park you and your little ones will love with plenty of rides and activities for all ages to enjoy. Among the attractions here, you'll find an odd house that seems to have been turned upside down, along with 4D experiences that use the latest technology.

The KATOPIA area of the park is particularly welcoming to families with younger children. You'll find a splash park, which is perfect for warm-weather days, and you can also enjoy a soft play area that's as fun as it is safe. You'll find it all on the west side of the island in Magaluf.

La Reserva Galatzó is a nature reserve that offers outdoor adventure the whole family can enjoy with trails, waterfalls, caves and animals. Among the wildlife here, you'll find ostriches, emus, deer, donkeys, goats and even 3 brown bears, all safely away from the trails.

If your family is more interested in adrenaline-pumping action, you may want to try out the adventure circuit, which includes a zip line, a hanging bridge and rock-climbing opportunities. You'll find it all on the western side of the island by Galilea.

Hidropark Alcúdia is a popular water park on the outskirts of the resort town. It features a wave pool and a shallow splash pool among its main highlights. Foam slides and spirals will thrill teens and older kids while animal-themed chutes will delight the little ones. Waterfalls and fountains are ideal for cooling off, if you’re baking under a hot Mallorcan summer sun.

Alongside the pools, you’ll find a mini-golf course. Refuel at the park’s fast-food restaurants and bars before chilling out on one of the park’s sun loungers.

Jungle Parc Mallorca is a high ropes adventure park where you and your family will find a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy among the treetops. You and your little ones can enjoy ropes, bridges and zip lines among other activities that will keep you active, with some nearly 10 metres above the ground.

When you visit this adventure park, you'll find a variety of challenges available, so people of all skill levels can take part. There are some courses specifically designed for children as well. You'll find it all in the southwestern edge of the island, north of Santa Ponsa.

Coves del Drach are a network of 4 caves that have a variety of fascinating sights within for your family to enjoy, including an underground lake. The 4 caves are Black Cave, White Cave, Cave of Luis Salvador and Cave of the French, and they're all interconnected.

The cave network consists of about 2.5 miles of pathways, so your family can dedicate a significant portion of the day exploring all it has to offer. You can start your journey by heading to the eastern side of the island, just south of Porto Cristo.

Sail & Surf Pollensa is a popular spot where you can hit the waves and get some instruction if you're new to surfing and sailing. The sheltered bay of the area provides safe conditions for beginners to learn, while more experienced surfers can head to designated areas with stronger wind and waves.

You don't need any equipment of your own to partake in the adventure here, as they have plenty of boards to hire. If you're looking to learn how to take your surfing skills to the next level, you'll find it all in Port de Pollenca, near the northwestern edge of Badia de Pollenca.

Cabrera Island is a national park off the shore of Mallorca where your family can enjoy unspoiled nature. You'll find white-sand beaches, rare birds and opportunities for snorkelling to see a fascinating underwater world.

When you visit here, you'll find yourself in a natural paradise, so consider bringing what you need for a family picnic. You can get to this island by taking a boat from Colonia St. Jordi on the south side of Mallorca. Cabrera itself is only a few miles offshore.

Karting Magaluf is a fun go-kart track and adventure park that lets the whole family enjoy a race no matter what kind of skill level you have. In fact, they'll go so far as to teach you or your little ones how to drive if you don't have any prior experience behind the wheel.

The racing circuits here are the most popular attraction, but that's not all you'll find. You can enjoy workshops as well, in addition to a bar and terrace to enjoy a drink while your little ones race around or go to driving school. You'll find it all in Magaluf just south of Palma Nova.

Sa Dragonera is an islet off the western coast of Mallorca that's a protected natural park you and your family can explore. Visiting this area gives you a chance to immerse yourself in pure nature and see some rare animal life along the way, including a subspecies of the Balearic lizard.

Getting to the islet is fairly easy, and trips there from mainland Mallorca typically last about a day. You can take a small boat out from Sant Elm or Port d'Andratx on the western coast of Mallorca to get there. The boat ride typically takes only 20 minutes or so.