Planning Majorca with kids is easy when you know where to look. Beyond the island’s family-friendly beaches and hotel pools, you’ll find waterparks, aquariums, underground caves, boat trips, wildlife experiences and plenty of activities for both younger children and teenagers.

Whether your family loves big waterslides, exploring caves, spotting marine life or getting out on the water, Majorca has enough to fill several holidays without spending every day on an organised excursion.

In this guide, we’ll cover the best things to do in Majorca with kids, including our picks for younger children and teenagers, ideas for free and rainy days, and practical tips for planning family days out.

If you’re still deciding where to stay or when to travel, start with our complete Majorca family holidays guide for resorts, accommodation, transfers, car hire and general holiday planning.

💡 Holiday Blueprint Tip: Don’t try to book an attraction for every day. Mix a few big family days out with beach and pool days — you’ll spend less and still experience some of the best things Majorca has to offer.

Best Things to Do in Majorca with Kids: Quick List

Majorca has family attractions for almost every age, from toddlers who love aquariums and gentle beaches to teenagers looking for waterslides, boat trips and outdoor adventures.

Here are some of our favourite things to do:

• Western Water Park — Best for waterslides and a full family day out
• Palma Aquarium — Best for younger children and a break from the sun
• Caves of Drach — Best for a unique family experience
• Family boat trip — Best for seeing Majorca from the water
• Aqualand El Arenal — Best for waterpark fans
• Katmandu Park — Best for rides, games and interactive attractions
• Alcudia Beach — Best free family day out
• Formentor Peninsula — Best for scenery and exploring
• Palma — Best for combining sightseeing with family attractions
• Majorca’s smaller coves — Best for swimming and snorkelling

The best choices will depend on the age of your children, where you’re staying and how far you want to travel during your holiday.

💡 Holiday Blueprint Tip: Before booking an attraction, check its location against your resort. Majorca is larger than it can look on a holiday map, and travelling from one side of the island to the other can turn a short activity into a full-day trip.

1. Western Water Park – Best for Waterslides

Western Water Park is one of Majorca’s biggest family waterparks and a great choice for families staying around Palma Nova and southwest Majorca.

The park has a mixture of large waterslides, family rides, pools and areas for younger children, so it can work for families with children of different ages.

Older children and teenagers will get the most from the bigger slides, while younger visitors have gentler areas where they can enjoy the water without tackling the main attractions.

Who Is It Best For?

Families with school-age children and teenagers, particularly those staying in Palma Nova or elsewhere in southwest Majorca.

How Long Should You Allow?

We’d treat Western Water Park as a full-day attraction rather than trying to combine it with several other activities.

Things to Know

During the main summer holidays, popular slides can become busy. Arriving near opening time can give you a chance to enjoy some of the bigger attractions before the park reaches its busiest period.

💡 Holiday Blueprint Tip: Check the current height restrictions before promising children particular slides. Waterpark restrictions can vary considerably between attractions, and they’re much more important than age when deciding what children can ride.

2. Palma Aquarium – Best for Younger Children

Palma Aquarium is one of the easiest family attractions to recommend when visiting Majorca with kids, particularly for families with younger children.

The aquarium has a huge variety of marine life, with exhibits featuring sharks, tropical fish, coral reefs and Mediterranean sea life. Much of the experience is indoors, making it particularly useful when you want a few hours away from the strong summer sun.

One of the highlights is the enormous shark tank, while the colourful tropical exhibits tend to be a hit with younger children.

Who Is It Best For?

Toddlers, younger children and families with mixed-age children. It’s also a good option if you have grandparents travelling with you and want an attraction that doesn’t involve a full day of rides or waterslides.

How Long Should You Allow?

Allow around two to three hours for a relaxed visit, although families who stop for food or add extra experiences may stay longer.

Things to Know

Palma Aquarium is close to Playa de Palma and Palma Airport, so it’s particularly convenient for families staying around Palma and the southwest of the island.

💡 Holiday Blueprint Tip: Palma Aquarium can be a useful attraction to keep in reserve. If you get an unusually cloudy day — or everyone simply needs a break from another full day in the sun — it’s an easy change of plan.

3. Caves of Drach – Best for a Unique Family Experience

The Caves of Drach (Cuevas del Drach) are one of Majorca’s most famous natural attractions and a brilliant change from beaches, pools and waterparks when visiting Majorca with kids.

Located near Porto Cristo on the east coast, the caves take you underground through a spectacular network of caverns filled with stalactites and stalagmites.

The highlight is Lake Martel, a large underground lake where the visit includes a short classical music concert — something that makes the Caves of Drach feel very different from most family attractions on the island.

Who Is It Best For?

The caves are best suited to school-age children, teenagers and adults who enjoy exploring and seeing something unusual.

Younger children can still enjoy the experience, but there is quite a bit of walking and the caves are naturally darker than a typical family attraction.

How Long Should You Allow?

The cave visit itself takes around one hour, but allow extra time for arriving, parking and getting into your allocated entry session.

If you’re travelling from another part of Majorca, you could easily combine the caves with some time exploring Porto Cristo and its beach.

Things to Know

Wear comfortable shoes as the route involves steps and uneven surfaces, and the temperature inside the caves is cooler than outside during the summer.

Entry is organised into scheduled sessions, so it’s worth checking availability before making a special journey across the island.

💡 Holiday Blueprint Tip: Don’t rush back to your resort after visiting the caves. Porto Cristo is right on the coast, so combining the Caves of Drach with lunch and a few hours at the beach can turn the trip into a much better family day out.

4. Family Boat Trips – See Majorca from the Water

A family boat trip is one of the best ways to experience Majorca’s coastline, especially if your children enjoy swimming, snorkelling and being out on the water.

Trips leave from several resorts around the island, including Alcudia, Palma, Cala d’Or and other coastal towns, with options ranging from shorter sightseeing cruises to longer catamaran trips with swimming stops.

Some excursions cruise past secluded coves and beaches that are difficult to reach by road, while others include stops where families can swim or snorkel in the clear Mediterranean water.

Who Is It Best For?

Boat trips are particularly good for school-age children and teenagers, although shorter cruises can work well for younger children too.

If anyone in your family suffers from seasickness, we’d choose a shorter trip and check the weather conditions before setting off.

Which Boat Trip Should You Choose?

Look at where the boat actually departs before booking. A fantastic excursion from Alcudia isn’t necessarily a good choice if you’re staying an hour away in Cala d’Or.

For families, we’d usually prioritise a trip with reasonable sailing times, swimming stops and plenty of space on board rather than simply choosing the longest excursion available.

💡 Holiday Blueprint Tip: Choose a boat trip departing close to your resort whenever possible. You’ll spend more of your family day enjoying the Mediterranean and less of it driving across Majorca to reach the harbour.

Staying in Alcudia or northern Majorca? You don’t need to travel back towards Palma for a boat trip. This Alcudia caves, snorkelling and tapas cruise explores the northern coastline and is a convenient alternative for families staying around Alcudia.

5. Aqualand El Arenal – Another Great Majorca Waterpark

Aqualand El Arenal is another of Majorca’s major waterparks and a good alternative to Western Water Park, particularly for families staying around Playa de Palma, El Arenal and the southeast side of Palma.

There is a mixture of high-speed waterslides, family attractions, pools and dedicated areas for younger children, making it possible for families with different age groups to enjoy the same day out.

For older children and teenagers, the bigger slides are likely to be the main attraction, while younger children have smaller water-play areas and gentler attractions.

Who Is It Best For?

Aqualand is best for families with children who love waterparks, particularly if you’re staying closer to El Arenal than Palma Nova.

If you’re choosing between Majorca’s two big waterparks, location may be the deciding factor — there’s little point spending extra holiday time travelling across the Palma area if one is considerably closer to your resort.

How Long Should You Allow?

Plan for most of the day. Once you’ve factored in changing, lunch, queues and children wanting to repeat their favourite slides, this isn’t an attraction we’d try to squeeze into a couple of hours.

Things to Know

Check the park’s current opening dates, opening hours and individual ride restrictions before travelling, particularly outside the main summer season.

💡 Holiday Blueprint Tip: If you’re already planning Western Water Park, you probably don’t need to visit both waterparks on the same holiday. Choose the one that best suits your resort location and use another day for one of Majorca’s completely different family experiences.

6. Katmandu Park – Best for Rides, Games and Interactive Fun

Katmandu Park in Magaluf is one of Majorca’s more unusual family attractions, combining themed experiences, interactive games and smaller rides rather than being a traditional theme park.

The centrepiece is The House, an upside-down themed attraction packed with interactive rooms and surprises. Around the park you’ll also find a mixture of 4D experiences, soft play, mini golf and family attractions, making it particularly useful for families who want something different from another beach or pool day.

Who Is It Best For?

Katmandu Park works particularly well for primary-school-age children and younger teenagers.

Families staying in Palma Nova or Magaluf also have the advantage of being very close to the park, so you don’t necessarily need to dedicate an entire day to visiting.

How Long Should You Allow?

Allow around three to four hours if you want to experience several attractions without rushing.

How long you actually spend will depend on the ticket you choose and which attractions your children want to try.

Things to Know

Katmandu Park isn’t comparable in size to a major theme park such as PortAventura. Think of it more as a collection of family entertainment and interactive attractions that can easily fill part of a day.

Check the current ticket options and attraction availability before visiting, as what’s included can vary.

💡 Holiday Blueprint Tip: Katmandu Park can work particularly well later in the day. Spend the morning around Palma Nova’s beaches or hotel pool, then head to Katmandu when everyone wants a change of scenery.

7. Alcudia Beach – Best Free Family Day Out

Not every great day out in Majorca needs an entrance ticket. Alcudia Beach (Playa de Alcudia) is one of the island’s best options for families who simply want a day of sand, sea and swimming.

The beach stretches for several kilometres around the Bay of Alcudia, with soft sand and generally shallow water close to the shore, which is one of the reasons the area is so popular with families.

There are plenty of places to eat and drink around the resort, and families staying in Alcudia may find that some of their children’s favourite holiday days are the ones that cost very little.

Who Is It Best For?

Families of almost any age, but particularly those with younger children who prefer building sandcastles and paddling to spending an entire day at an organised attraction.

Older children and teenagers can also enjoy swimming and the various water-based activities available around the resort.

How Long Should You Allow?

As long as you like. You could spend a couple of hours here between other plans or make it a full beach day.

Things to Know

The beach is very long, so the atmosphere and facilities can vary depending on which section you visit.

During the hottest part of summer, bring plenty of sun protection and consider taking a break from the beach around the middle of the day.

💡 Holiday Blueprint Tip: Build at least one completely unplanned beach day into your Majorca itinerary. After waterparks, caves and boat trips, a day where nobody has to be anywhere at a particular time can be surprisingly welcome.

8. Formentor Peninsula – Best for Exploring and Scenery

For families who want to see a different side of Majorca, the Formentor Peninsula in the north of the island is well worth exploring.

The dramatic coastline, mountains and turquoise Mediterranean water make this one of Majorca’s most spectacular areas, and it’s particularly easy to combine with a stay around Alcudia or Puerto Pollensa.

One of the best-known viewpoints is Mirador Es Colomer, where you can look out across the cliffs and sea. Families can also combine sightseeing around the peninsula with some time at Formentor Beach (Playa de Formentor).

Who Is It Best For?

Formentor is best for school-age children and teenagers who don’t mind spending some time travelling between viewpoints and beaches.

It’s less of a traditional children’s attraction and more of a family exploring day, so we’d mix the sightseeing with a beach stop rather than expecting younger children to spend hours admiring the scenery.

How Long Should You Allow?

Allow half a day or longer, depending on where you’re staying and what you want to combine with the trip.

Things to Know

Access around Formentor can be subject to seasonal traffic restrictions, particularly during the busy summer months, so don’t assume you’ll always be able to drive your hire car all the way along the peninsula.

Check the current access arrangements before setting off and use the available public transport where required.

💡 Holiday Blueprint Tip: If you’re staying around Alcudia or Puerto Pollensa, Formentor is much easier to include than if you’re based in southern Majorca. Group attractions by area rather than repeatedly driving from one end of the island to the other.

Staying in northern Majorca? Our Best Family Resorts Majorca guide compares Alcudia, Puerto Pollensa, Palma Nova, Cala d’Or, Sa Coma and Can Picafort to help you choose the right base.

9. Palma with Kids – Best for a Family City Day

Majorca’s capital, Palma, can make a great family day out when you want a break from resort life.

The city’s most famous landmark is Palma Cathedral (La Seu), which dominates the waterfront and is surrounded by attractive old streets, squares and places to stop for food or ice cream.

You don’t need to turn a visit to Palma into a long sightseeing tour. With children, we’d keep things relaxed — explore the historic centre, see the cathedral and waterfront, stop for lunch and leave plenty of time for wandering rather than trying to tick off every landmark.

Families can also combine Palma with Palma Aquarium, particularly if they’re staying elsewhere on the island and travelling into the area for the day.

Who Is It Best For?

Palma works particularly well for school-age children and teenagers, especially families who enjoy mixing sightseeing with shopping, food and exploring.

With younger children, we’d plan a shorter visit and avoid trying to cover too much of the city in one day.

How Long Should You Allow?

Allow around half a day for a relaxed family visit, or longer if you’re combining Palma with another nearby attraction.

Things to Know

Palma can become hot during the middle of the day in summer, so an earlier morning or later afternoon visit can be much more comfortable when travelling with children.

💡 Holiday Blueprint Tip: Don’t feel you need to pay to enter every landmark. Simply exploring Palma’s old streets, waterfront and squares can make a good change from the resort — and leaves more of your holiday budget for the attractions your children really want to do.

10. Majorca’s Smaller Coves – Best for Swimming and Snorkelling

Some of Majorca’s most memorable family beach days can be found away from the island’s biggest resort beaches.

Around the coastline you’ll find smaller coves known locally as calas, often surrounded by rocky cliffs and filled with clear Mediterranean water that’s ideal for swimming and snorkelling.

Popular family-friendly areas include the coves around Cala d’Or and southeast Majorca, where several small beaches can be explored without travelling huge distances between them.

For older children who are confident swimmers, taking a mask and snorkel can turn a simple beach visit into one of the most enjoyable — and cheapest — activities of the holiday.

Who Is It Best For?

The smaller coves are great for families who enjoy swimming, snorkelling and exploring different beaches rather than spending every day beside the hotel pool.

Families with toddlers should check individual beaches carefully, as access, water depth and facilities can vary considerably between coves.

How Long Should You Allow?

There’s no timetable. Choose one cove for a few hours or spend a day exploring several beaches in the same part of the island.

Things to Know

Smaller beaches can have limited parking and fewer facilities than Majorca’s main resort beaches, and popular coves can become busy during July and August.

Don’t assume every beautiful cove you see online will be ideal for young children — check access and facilities before travelling.

💡 Holiday Blueprint Tip: Don’t try to drive around Majorca collecting beaches. Pick two or three coves close to your resort and explore those properly. You’ll spend far more time in the Mediterranean and much less time sitting in the car.

Majorca with Kids: Best Things to Do by Age

One of the advantages of visiting Majorca with kids is that there’s plenty to do across different age groups. A family travelling with a toddler will probably plan a very different holiday from one travelling with teenagers.

Majorca with Toddlers and Younger Children

For younger children, we’d keep days relatively simple and avoid filling the itinerary with long journeys.

Good choices include:

• Palma Aquarium — easy to explore at your own pace and largely indoors
• Alcudia Beach — long sandy beach with shallow water close to shore
• Palma Nova’s beaches — convenient if you’re staying in southwest Majorca
• Katmandu Park — particularly its attractions aimed at younger visitors
• Hotel and resort days — sometimes the pool, beach and an ice cream are all you need

💡 Holiday Blueprint Tip: With toddlers, resort choice can matter more than having a huge list of attractions nearby. Being able to walk to the beach, restaurants and shops can make everyday family life much easier.

Majorca with School-Age Children

Once children are old enough for bigger days out, Majorca really opens up.

Our favourites include:

• Western Water Park
• Aqualand El Arenal
• Caves of Drach
• Palma Aquarium
• Katmandu Park
• Family boat trips
• Swimming and snorkelling in Majorca’s coves

This age group is particularly easy to plan for because you can mix organised attractions with inexpensive beach and pool days.

Majorca with Teenagers

Teenagers will probably get more from Majorca if you include some adventure and independence rather than planning every day around traditional sightseeing.

Good options include:

• The bigger slides at Western Water Park or Aqualand
• Catamaran and boat trips
• Swimming and snorkelling
• Exploring Palma
• Visiting the Caves of Drach
• Exploring the Formentor Peninsula
• Beach days with water activities

💡 Holiday Blueprint Tip: If you’re travelling with teenagers, let them choose one or two of the big activities themselves. Giving everyone a say in the itinerary usually works better than trying to plan the entire holiday for them.

Free Things to Do in Majorca with Kids

Family days out in Majorca can quickly become expensive when you’re paying for several attraction tickets, but some of the island’s best experiences are completely free.

Spend the Day at the Beach

Majorca has dozens of fantastic beaches, and you could easily spend several days exploring them without paying an entrance fee.

Family favourites include Alcudia Beach, Playa de Muro, Puerto Pollensa and Palma Nova, while the smaller coves around Cala d’Or are great for families who enjoy swimming and snorkelling.

Go Snorkelling

Pack your own masks and snorkels and Majorca’s clear Mediterranean water becomes a free family attraction.

Older children can have hours of fun exploring rocky areas around the island’s coves and looking for fish beneath the water.

Explore Palma

You don’t need to book a guided tour to enjoy Majorca’s capital.

Walk around the historic streets and squares, see Palma Cathedral from the waterfront and explore the old town before stopping for an ice cream or lunch.

Watch the Sunset

A sunset costs absolutely nothing and can become one of the most memorable evenings of the holiday.

Pick up some drinks or snacks and head to the beach towards the end of the day rather than automatically spending every evening around the hotel.

Explore a Different Resort

If you have a hire car or can use local transport, spend a few hours exploring somewhere different.

Families staying in Alcudia could visit Puerto Pollensa, while those around Palma Nova can easily combine their holiday with time exploring other parts of southwest Majorca.

💡 Holiday Blueprint Tip: Don’t judge the success of a family holiday by how many attractions you’ve booked. A €0 beach day can easily be the day your children talk about most when you get home.

Rainy-Day Things to Do in Majorca with Kids

Majorca is famous for its sunshine, but even Mediterranean holidays can have the occasional wet or cloudy day.

Rather than losing a day of your holiday, keep a couple of indoor or weather-friendly activities in reserve.

Visit Palma Aquarium

Palma Aquarium is one of our first choices for an unsettled day. Much of the experience is indoors, so you can explore the marine exhibits without worrying too much about the weather outside.

Explore the Caves of Drach

The Caves of Drach are another good option because the main attraction is underground.

You’ll still need to travel to Porto Cristo and walk between facilities, so it isn’t completely weatherproof, but light rain doesn’t have to ruin the day.

Head into Palma

If the weather is cloudy rather than pouring with rain, use the opportunity to explore Palma’s shops, cafés and historic centre instead of spending one of your best beach-weather days in the city.

Check Your Hotel Facilities

Don’t overlook what’s already included in your accommodation. Some larger family hotels have indoor pools, games rooms, kids’ clubs or organised activities that can rescue a wet morning without costing anything extra.

💡 Holiday Blueprint Tip: If the forecast looks uncertain, avoid booking every weather-dependent activity before you travel. Keep one or two flexible days so you can swap your plans around once you know what the weather is actually doing.

Planning Days Out in Majorca with Kids

With so many attractions around the island, it’s tempting to plan something for every day. For most families, we think less is better.

On a typical 7-night Majorca family holiday, we’d probably plan two or three bigger days out and leave the remaining days for the beach, hotel pool, exploring the resort and more spontaneous plans.

For a 10 or 14-night holiday, you can comfortably add more attractions without making the holiday feel like a timetable.

Group Activities by Area

Majorca is a reasonably large island, so try to avoid repeatedly travelling from one side to the other.

For example:

• Palma and southwest: Palma Aquarium, Palma, Western Water Park and Katmandu Park
• North: Alcudia Beach, Puerto Pollensa and the Formentor Peninsula
• East: Caves of Drach, Porto Cristo and the coves around Cala d’Or

Planning geographically can save a surprising amount of driving during your holiday.

Book the Most Important Activities First

If there’s one attraction your children absolutely don’t want to miss, consider booking that before travelling — particularly during the UK school summer holidays.

Keep less important activities flexible so you can adjust your plans around the weather and how everyone is feeling.

Budget for Family Attractions

Paid attractions can become one of the biggest extra costs of a Majorca holiday once you’re buying tickets for an entire family.

Rather than trying to do everything, choose a few high-priority paid attractions and mix them with beaches, snorkelling, resort days and exploring.

Don’t Forget Travel Time

Always check where an attraction is located before booking.

A tour that looks perfect online may be far less appealing when you realise it involves a long journey from your resort with tired children at both ends of the day.

💡 Holiday Blueprint Tip: Before booking anything, open a map and check the journey from your hotel. It’s one of the simplest ways to build a Majorca itinerary that actually works for your family.

Still deciding where to base your family? See our Best Family Resorts Majorca guide for our comparison of the island’s main family resorts, beaches, atmosphere and airport transfer times.

Majorca with Kids FAQs

Is Majorca good for families with kids?

Yes. Majorca is one of the easiest Spanish islands for a family holiday, with sandy beaches, family resorts, waterparks, boat trips, caves, an aquarium and plenty of activities for different ages. Flight times from the UK are also relatively short.

What are the best things to do in Majorca with kids?

Our top choices include Western Water Park, Palma Aquarium, the Caves of Drach, family boat trips, Aqualand El Arenal and Katmandu Park. We’d also leave plenty of time for beaches, swimming and exploring the island.

What is the best part of Majorca for families?

Alcudia is our best all-round choice, particularly for its long sandy beach and family-friendly atmosphere. Puerto Pollensa is excellent for younger children, while Palma Nova can work particularly well for families with teenagers.

Is Majorca good for toddlers?

Yes. Resorts such as Alcudia and Puerto Pollensa are particularly popular with families with younger children. Choose accommodation within easy walking distance of the beach and restaurants to make everyday life easier.

Is Majorca good for teenagers?

Definitely. Teenagers can enjoy waterparks, snorkelling, boat trips, beaches, exploring Palma and outdoor activities, so there’s much more to do than simply stay around the hotel pool.

How many family attractions should we book in Majorca?

For a 7-night holiday, we’d normally choose around two or three major attractions and keep the rest of the week flexible. On a 10 or 14-night holiday, you can add more days out without making the trip feel rushed.

Do you need a car in Majorca with kids?

Not necessarily. Families staying in a well-located resort can use airport transfers, buses, taxis and organised excursions. However, hiring a car gives you much more freedom if you want to explore beaches, coves and different parts of the island.

Is it Majorca or Mallorca?

They’re the same island. Mallorca is the official local spelling, while Majorca is the traditional English spelling and is still widely used by UK holidaymakers.

Is Majorca with Kids Worth It?

Absolutely. Majorca with kids works so well because you don’t have to choose between a relaxing beach holiday and a holiday packed with family activities — you can easily have both.

There are big days out such as Western Water Park, Palma Aquarium, the Caves of Drach and family boat trips, but some of the best moments can be much simpler: swimming in a quiet cove, exploring a different resort or spending an afternoon on the beach.

Our advice is to choose two or three must-do activities, then leave enough free time to actually enjoy your resort, hotel and the Mediterranean.

For more help planning your family trip, visit our Majorca family holiday guides hub, where you’ll find our latest guides to family resorts, hotels, waterparks, excursions, airport transfers and car hire.

💡 Holiday Blueprint Tip: The best Majorca family itinerary isn’t the one with the most attractions — it’s the one that gives your family enough to look forward to without needing another holiday when you get home.