15 Amazing things to do in Mallorca with Kids + Map, Itinerary & Tips

We just returned from a family holiday in Mallorca with our two young kids (5 years old, 2 years old + me, who was 30-weeks pregnant) and it was absolutely amazing. We rented a car and spent 10 days exploring the entire island and there’s still so much left to see!

We hit up many unique, beautiful beaches and coves, soaked in stunning mountain views, strolled through old Spanish towns, and tasted the best oranges we’ve ever had (and I’m not exaggerating).

So. if you are wondering ‘what to do in Mallorca with kids?’ Fear not! This guide is here to give you my top recommendations for the best things to do in Mallorca for families.

I want to help you feel confident leaving your hotel pool and getting out to see some of the absolutely stunning spots Mallorca has to offer.

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✨🏝️ IN A RUSH? OUR MALLORCA FAVORITES

WHERE WE STAYED:

😍 Son Alzines Agrotourism Boutique Hotel: I HIGHLY recommend staying here for part of your time in Mallorca. A stunning (but affordable) restored farmhouse turned boutique hotel with relaxing pool and amazing mountain views. Apartment-style units available + optional breakfast and dinner. 

EXPERIENCES: 

🍊 Ecovinyassa Citrus Farm: Experience a self-guided tour through a STUNNING orange/lemon farm with epic mountain views and taste the best oranges and orange juice you'll ever have in your life. This was a highlight for us in Mallorca!

🍊 Sóller Valley Walking Tour with Orange Farm Visit: An idylic way to visit Ecovinyassa Citrus Farm on a guided walk from the center of Sóller learning about Majorcan farming and enjoying gorgeous views along the way. 

🛥️ 4-Hour Catamaran Cruise From Palma with Snorkeling, SUPs & Tapas: Get out on the water with a highly-rated catamaran cruise that includes snorkeling and tapas!

⛱️ Full-Day Small Group Trip to Gorgeous Hidden Coves and Beaches: This tour makes visiting some of the most beautiful coves in Mallorca easy (no worrying about parking). The coves have stunning crystal-clear water and beautiful beaches and SUPs and snorkeling equipment is provided! We haven't taken this tour but have visited some of the beaches and they are amazing. 

⛰️ Full-Day Mountain Village Tour: Valldemossa, Deià & Sóller: Visit some of the most beautiful mountain villages in Mallorca on this full-day VIP tour. Even has a swim-stop with snorkeling equipment available! These villages are some of my favorite stops in Mallorca. 

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IS Mallorca FAMILY-FRIENDLY?

Definitely! If your kids love beaches, pools, and mountains, then Mallorca is perfect for you! And even if they aren’t big into swimming and the outdoors, there are still plenty of beautiful drives, quaint villages, and beautiful cities to explore in Mallorca that your family is sure to have an amazing time.

For us, our kids are so happy and content when we are exploring in the outdoors (especially when that exploring includes playing with water). So, visiting multiple gorgeous beaches followed by pool time at the hotel in the evening definitely helped our littles live their best life.

Plus, they actually really enjoyed strolling through villages and looking for the perfect souvenirs to take home (thanks to grandma and grandpa giving them a few euros as souvenir money).

WHEN TO VISIT Majorca AS A FAMILY

The peak travel season in Mallorca is June-September. This is the best period for swimming in the pool and enjoying the beach. However, the shoulder season of May & October can also have great temperatures with slightly fewer crowds.

We visited Mallorca the last few days of May going into June and had weather in the mid-70°s F which felt absolutely perfect. The water was still a bit chilly since it hadn’t been warming up all summer long. However, once you got in all the way it was okay.

In July and August, you can expect temperatures to be in the mid to high 80°s F which feels VERY hot if you are doing anything that isn’t playing in water. I don’t personally ever plan to visit Spain in July or August for this reason (plus you can expect more crowds since that is the highest peak of summer travel).

WHERE TO STAY in Mallorca WITH KIDS

We split up our 10 days in Mallorca with two different lodging accommodations (technically three if you count our hotel next to the airport our last night). We lean towards apartment-style accommodations with 1-2 bedrooms, a full kitchen, and preferably a pool for play before dinner after a day out and about.

For our first 5 nights, we stayed in an apartment near Alcudia with a nice pool, however, we didn’t love the road it was on (and a few other things about it) so I’m not going to recommend it here. However, the general area of Alcudia was a good home base for access to some of the beaches we went to, the Formentor Peninsula and Old Town Alcudia.

If I were to rebook that portion of our trip, I would look for something else in the Alcudia area or in the Cala Sant Vicenç area, Port de Pollença area or even spend 1-2 nights on the east coast near Cala Llombards beach in the small, picturesque fishing town of Cala Figuera.

However, our next 3 nights of the trip were spent up in the Tramuntana Mountains at a 500-year-old absolutely (DREAMY farmhouse) called Son Alzines. I’m convinced it’s one of the best places to stay in Majorca for families.

It used to be known for its olive oil production (which you can still purchase there today) but it’s now been converted into a handful of stunning units that make for an amazing getaway in the mountains of Mallorca.

We rented the ‘family unit’ at Son Alzines which has two bedrooms and is the ONLY unit with a completely private patio with epic mountain views and a small rustic garden with lime and lemon trees (swoon).

The other units at Son Alzines also have patios with beautiful views, but they are semi-private instead of fully private. I felt like it was worth the extra €30-€40 a night we paid for the two bedrooms and totally private outdoor space. All of the units come with a kitchen as well .

Son Alzines also has a pool up above the farmhouse surrounded by lavender with stunning mountain views. We all played at the pool every evening before dinner and it was amazing. It’s so quiet and relaxing up there and it really feels like you’re getting recharged.

You can purchase a continental breakfast and/or a 3-course dinner on the patio each day for an additional charge. We booked dinner for the night we arrived for around €32 per adult and €18 per child and it was a great experience out on the main patio of the farmhouse.

They have a rotating menu for each evening of the week that includes an appetizer, main course, dessert, and bread. On our night we had a traditional Mallorcan flatbread with caramelized onions and goat cheese followed by fish with roasted veggies and potatoes and ending with ice cream. The kids had Carbonara with bread and ice cream.

We usually cook most of our own food when we travel (less expensive and easier with the kids) but I felt like it was nice to splurge a bit on this one meal. The ambiance is great and the food was delicious.

You have to book your meals the day before, so if you want dinner on the evening you arrive, be sure to contact them before you arrive to check out the menu and let them know you want to book a dinner time.

The drive up to Son Alzines is on a gorgeous mountain road lined with olive vineyards and mountain peaks. It can be a bit tricky with how windy and narrow it is (plus you’re sharing it with many cyclists) but such are all of the mountain roads in Mallorca.

If you want to explore much of Mallorca like we did, I wouldn’t recommend staying here your entire holiday because it does take longer to drive places since you have to drive down out of the mountains. But it’s a perfect base for a portion of your trip.

If you are looking for a unique place to stay in Mallorca that is family-friendly and recharging, I definitely recommend booking a stay at Son Alzines. Check out current prices & availability here.

If you are more of a stay at an all-inclusive resort type of family, there are PLENTY of family-focused, all-inclusive resorts in Mallorca to choose from.

We chose not to go this route because we spent most of our time away from our accommodations exploring the island and apartment-style rentals which still included a pool were much less expensive.

However, if you love a good all-inclusive resort, you can search Mallorca’s family-friendly, all-inclusive resorts here.

HOW TO GET AROUND Mallorca AS A FAMILY

We chose to rent a car from the airport to get around Mallorca and it was a great decision. We loved being able to drive all over the island to explore new beaches, go up into the mountains, and pass through various small villages.

Also, since our littlest still takes a nap, he was able to have a relaxing sleep in the car each day on our drive to or from our destination. It was a win-win for everyone.

It’s pretty straightforward driving in Mallorca. However, driving in the mountains is a bit tricky on the skinny, windy roads that you share with cyclists.

If you are traveling from June to September and you plan to visit PAST Cala Formentor Beach on the Formentor Peninsula to see the lighthouse or viewpoints, you will be required to park and take the bus the rest of the way. The road is closed from 10 am-10 pm for cars.

If you don’t feel up to renting a car, there are a lot of great day trips you can book throughout Mallorca leaving from Palma and other areas. You can check out all of the day trips to choose from here.

Some day trips you can take in Mallorca if you don’t want to rent a car:

• Full-day tour to some of the best beaches & coves of Mallorca (this one includes Cala Llombards beach, which we loved)
• Full-day tour to Torrent de Pareis/ Sa Calobra and Soller (this tour includes a beautiful drive in the mountains in an area we really enjoyed)
• Half-Day tour to Drach Caves (we didn’t visit here, but it’s one of the most popular places to visit in Mallorca)

MAP OF Best Places in Majorca for Families

*Use this interactive map to see the top places to see in Mallorca as a family. Click on the full-screen icon in the top right corner to have this map open in your own Google Maps app or click on the arrow in the top left corner to see a pullout list of all points on the map*

15 Things to do in Mallorca with kids (That You Can’t Miss)

Here are 15 things to do in Majorca with kids that both you AND your kids will love. All of these recommendations are based off our our personal experiences and I fully stand behind them!

There is so much more to Mallorca than your hotel pool and the one nearby beach and hopefully this guide will help you feel confident in exploring as much of the island as you have time for!

1. Play all Day at Cala Llombards Beach

When we visited Cala Llombards we were initially trying to visit two nearby ‘hidden’ beaches called S’Almonia & Caló del Moro. Those two small coves have no facilities (like bathrooms, snack shack or a parking lot) and are obviously not so hidden these days as evidenced by the INSANE amount of cars parked along the tiny windy roads on the hill above the coves.

After looping around, we quickly realized we weren’t going to be able to park anywhere within a 30-minute walk with the kids so we headed to Cala Llombards instead and I’m so glad we did.

Cala Llombards is a beautiful cove with crystal clear waters, a sandy beach, and rocky shores lined with picturesque boathouses. It has tiki umbrellas for rent, a beach bar, toilets, a lifeguard, and a parking lot with additional street parking nearby.

Although the beach was crowded, we headed right to the front (as we always do with kids) found a great spot and played the day away in the water and making sand castles on the beach.

We arrived at Cala Llombards beach around 12:30/1 pm and quickly realized that that is the least ideal time to arrive as Cala Llombards is a pretty popular beach and much of the parking was already taken. After this experience, we always tried to get to beaches around 10:30 am, which was much nicer.

We spent about 3-4 hours at Cala Llombards and then headed to Port Cala Figuera just about 15-minutes away for ice cream with beautiful water views to end our day (which I talk more about below).

2. Eat Ice Cream with an amazing view in the picturesque fishing Village: POrt de Cala Figuera

We happened upon the small fishing village of Cala Figuera while looking for ice cream after playing at Cala Llombards beach and it was one of our favorite evenings of the trip!

This adorable fishing village on the southeast coast is not to be confused with the small beach you can hike to on the Formentor peninsula that is also called Cala Figuera.

The town of Cala Figuera is only about a 15-minute drive up the coast from Cala Lombards beach and it was the perfect place to wrap up our day. Cala Figuera is an absolutely picturesque fishing port with a quiet, small street of cute shops, restaurants, and ice cream along the water with gorgeous views.

We picked up ice cream from Murmui Heladeria and ate it with amazing water views. And if you’re hungry for dinner, I’m sure the restaurants along the water have amazing seafood considering this town is centered around fishing.

After ice cream, we continued our walk down the road to the harbor to see the docked boats and stunning homes along the water. The atmosphere was perfect- hardly any tourists walking around, quiet and so picturesque.

We were in the area around 5 pm when all of the fishing boats were docking for the day and it was so fun to see them unload their huge catches. One of the fishermen even gave our daughter a sea star!

I definitely recommend stopping by Port Cala Figuera- this area was a long drive from where we were staying but it was worth it.

3. Take a family-friendly boat trip to hidden beaches and caves

While in Port Cala Figuera, we saw advertisements for a boat trip leaving from the area that looked amazing. You can choose between a 2-hour boat tour or a 3-hour boat tour that visits hidden caves, sails past the pristine coastline, and stops at either the hard-to-reach Caló des Moro beach or Cala Marmols beach (depending on which tour you choose).

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The price is only about $45-$60 per adult and about $30-$45 per child which seems very reasonable to me.

It’s a small group tour and the things you see look amazing. We tried our best to try and fit it into our schedule but it just didn’t work. You can check out the 2-hour boat tour here or the 3-hour boat tour here for pricing and availability.

4. Walk Atop the City Wall of Old Town Alcudia and Shop for *Tasteful* Souvenirs

Old Town Alcudia is by far the best village we visited in Mallorca for kids. It’s enclosed by medieval city walls which make the old town of Alcudia very quiet and pedestrian-friendly.

Alcudia Old Town has the perfect mix of history, shopping, food, and quaint residential neighborhoods (all of which are VERY easy to explore with young kids).

The only cars driving within the old town are the few residents who live there and even with that, many of the roads are still only for pedestrians (so much less stressful than trying to walk the streets of Soller). The kids can stroll and walk aimlessly without worrying about them getting hit by a car every two seconds.

Old Town Alcudia is where we found the cutest tourist shops selling a variety of items with even some local shops selling local or handmade Mallorcan goods. Our kids LOVED strolling the streets and shopping for the perfect souvenirs.

This was our first time doing this, but their grandma and grandpa gave them each a few euros for souvenirs and it was a total game-changer. They LOVED it (and we loved it too because we could stroll and shop and say yes to them buying whatever they could afford!).

There are a few main gates called Porta de Mallorca and Porta dell Moll where you can enter Old Town Alcudia. But there are also a few other places to enter along the edges. No matter where you enter the city, you are quickly surrounded by picturesque streets and shops.

Something you can’t miss in Old Town Alcudia is to walk atop the medieval city wall surrounding the city. It’s totally free and offers unique views of the city below-I loved it (but I always love a bit of a view).

The walk is just for a portion of the wall (not around the entire city) which was perfect for us and the kids.

It was a bit tricky finding the stairs to get atop the wall, so here are the coordinates for the location of the stairs we found and took.

We parked at this large, free parking area just outside the city walls (not right near a gate) but there was still an entrance to the city just across the street.

For more about Old Town Alcudia, check out my post: 7 Fantastic Things to Do in Old Town Alcudia Mallorca.

5. Relax at Cala Formentor Beach

Cala Formentor Beach felt unlike any of the other beaches we visited and we really enjoyed our time there. Cala Formentor is the only beach on the Formentor peninsula that is easily accessible (the others are secluded and require down/uphill hikes to reach).

We really enjoyed Cala Formentor because the water was crazy clear and quite shallow for a long way out and because of the shape of the land around it, it almost felt like we were at a large mountain lake instead of the sea.

The beach is long and sandy lined with beautiful trees and a few nice restaurants/beach bars hidden in the trees. It felt like we were getting out in nature at Cala Formentor and it was really lovely.

The beach is lined with trees that give a lot of shade for a good part of the day plus there are tiki umbrellas/beds you can rent. They weren’t up when we were there but I think that was a bit of an anomaly.

6. See the Cap de Formentor Lighthouse

The Cap de Formentor lighthouse is positioned at the end of the road at the very tip of the Formentor Peninsula. We drove to the lighthouse after playing at Cala Formentor (it’s about a 20-minute drive away).

There is next to no parking at the lighthouse and it’s positioned at a small, dead-end road which makes for some very tricky traffic conditions (plus people were parking in spots they weren’t supposed to which made the road even more narrow and sketchy). However, if you are visiting from June to September, you can take the public bus here and not worry about driving.

We didn’t even get out of the car at the lighthouse but did enjoy the drive there. I honestly enjoyed the watchtower/ Es Colomer viewpoint more, but we felt like since we were in the area we might as well make the drive to the lighthouse while one of the kiddos napped.

7. Soak in the Views From Albercutx Watchtower

At one point, over 50 watchtowers dotted the coast of Mallorca. They were the island’s main point of surveillance and watched over the area night and day.

The Albercutx Watchtower (among others) remains standing and dates back to the 1500s. You can still climb the metal rungs of the watchtower, although we didn’t with our little ones.

Driving to the Albercutx Watchtower at the end of May was a bit of a hectic (and scary since I’m scared of heights) experience. This was mainly due to the amount of traffic at the base of the road to the watchtower and the people who parked illegally.

The road is also incredibly narrow with large drop-offs (usually there are barriers though). However, at the very end of the drive, you can continue up a very small road with NO barrier (which I do not recommend). Plus, there is next to no parking right next to the watchtower and it’d be quite difficult to turn around making you back up along a curve and cliff edge (no thank you).

Instead, you’ll want to park on the road just under the watchtower where there are some signs and the main road seems to end-you’ll know where when you see it.

Once we made it, it was quite peaceful and we had some really beautiful views. My husband wore our 2-year-old as we didn’t want to risk it with any of the cliff edges and our 5-year-old stayed by our side. You can see Cala Formentor beach, multiple bays, and some epic cliffs.

We visited at the end of May, and as I mentioned the traffic was pretty crazy (and watching people back up down a mountain road with no barrier on the cliff is not my cup of tea).

So if you want things to be a bit easier and less stressful, just visit the Es Colomer Viewpoint that I talk about below. It also has some really epic views.

If you want to visit the watchtower by car from June to September, you will need to get on the Formentor road before it closes at 10 am. Otherwise, I think you will need to make a very long (1.5 mile) uphill walk as the closest bus stop is the Es Colomer Viewpoint.

8. See the Views in an Easier Spot at Es Colomer viewpoint

The most accessible viewpoint on the Formentor Peninsula is the Es Colomer Viewpoint. It’s located right along the main road and there is a short, clear, easy path to the viewpoint.

You get some epic views of the cliffs and coastline and it’s a good place for your driver to enjoy the views since they may not have much of a chance otherwise since the drive requires so much focus 😅.

(Remember, this road is closed to cars from 10 am- 10pm from June 1st through September 30th. However, the public bus stops here make it easy to visit even when you can’t drive (honestly it may be nicer visiting on the bus because at the end of May, parking here was crazy, but I’m sure in the office season it’s more chill).

9. Play at Cala Molins Beach (Or Rent SUPs)

Cala Molins Beach is a lovely cove with crystal clear blue water and epic views of impressive cliffs in the distance. This beach was much less crowded than Cala Llombards even at the peak time of day.

We had planned to rent SUPs from Mon d’Aventura at Cala Molins, however, there were fun waves to play in instead so we didn’t rent any. I think the occurrence of waves varies from day to day. You can also rent kayaks or book a guided kayak tour from Mon d’Aventura.

There is a hotel overlooking the beach (which I don’t usually love) but it didn’t bother me and I thought the area was quite lovely. If you are looking for somewhere quiet to stay, I think that the small town of Cala Sant Vicenç (the town next to Cala Molins beach) may be a great option. You can check out hotels in the area here.

There is parking right next to the beach with additional street parking, toilets, and a lifeguard.

10. Enjoy a Delicious Lunch Before the Mountains from Sa Ruta Verda

We didn’t eat out much during our time in Mallorca (we were too busy eating packed lunches on the beach and meals at home after swimming in the pool). However, we did eat (twice!) at the cutest and yummiest cafe called Sa Ruta Verda.

Sa Ruta Verda is what some call a ‘cycling cafe’ which means it caters to the cyclists heading through this small village right before they climb into the Tramuntana Mountains. They have special areas to hang bicycles, bike pumps, tools for bike repair, and some gear for sale within the cafe.

But the best part is that they serve the most delicious, healthy food including bowls, toasts, smoothies, and homemade OJ and lemonade. The food was amazing, the employees were so kind and the vibe was perfect.

We tried their buddha bowl, caprese toast, avocado goat cheese toast, and a few different smoothies along with a sampling of goodies to go and I can recommend everything!

11. Walk through a Tunnel to Play at Sa Calobra Beach/Torrent de Pareis

The Sa Calobra road ends at a parking lot where you have to park and walk about 15 minutes to Torrent de Pareis. It’s a downhill and flat walk along the water, past restaurants and ice cream shops. The views along of the walk are beautiful all on their own.

Then you’ll get to two tunnels carved through the cliffside and pop out on the other end in a large canyon with a small, pebbly beach hugged by cliffs on one side and a stream with mountains behind you.

This is the only pebbly beach we went to and the kids still had a blast. We played in the water, stacked stones, threw pebbles, and laid on the warm ground. On our walk back to the car we stopped for some ice cream along the way (of course).

There are toilets just before the tunnels as you walk to Torrent de Pareis plus options for food as I mentioned.

12. Make the windy drive with the cyclists on Sa Calobra road

The only way to get to Torrent de Pareis is to make the windy drive on the Sa Calobra road. You go up and down and around the mountain peaks and it’s quite the unique drive. It is SO curvy and a popular route for cyclists (as are all of the mountain roads in Mallorca) meaning you need to be very aware.

If you want to visit a larger beach than Sa Calobra/Torrent de Pareis you can also take this road to Cala Tuent. The turnoff is well-marked just a bit before you get to Sa Calobra.

13. Stroll Through a Citrus Farm at the Base of the Mountains in Sóller

One of the most unique (and our favorite) things we did in Mallorca was exploring Ecovinyassa– an orange & lemon farm at the base of the mountains in Soller. The town of Soller is known as the ‘valley of oranges’ in the Tramuntana mountains where, because of its unique micro-climate, oranges and lemons thrive year-round.

Everyone talks about the oranges of Soller, however, you can’t really appreciate this town without strolling through an orange grove and tasting the oranges directly from the grove. And from my research, it seems that one of the only places you can do that is at Ecovinyassa.

Ecovinyassa is an absolutely beautiful and relaxing orange grove nestled at the base of some amazing mountain peaks (photos don’t do it justice). You pay for a self-guided walk through the orange grove with different educational plaques along the way.

Not only was it a beautiful location, but it was perfectly catered toward families. At the start of the walk the kids were given little pails of corn to feed the chickens that hang out in part of the grove (which they loved).

Halfway through the walk, we came across the most peaceful, shady area with fresh oranges and a cutting board waiting for our family to relax and have a snack.

Our kids are hit or miss with oranges- but they devoured these. It was so fun to eat the oranges from the very grove we were relaxing in- we even bought more at the end to take back to our place to enjoy the rest of the trip.

When we completed our walk, we were seated in a charming sitting area under a large shady tree for AMAZING fresh-squeezed orange juice with bread with tomatoes followed by crackers and marmalade. Plus there was a small play space for the kids right next to the seating area! It was amazing.

The whole experience for us took about 2 hours (which their website indicates as well). You could go much faster or slower but we felt like we took our time, enjoyed our walk, and relaxed.

If you plan to visit Soller but don’t add Ecovinyassa to your itinerary, you’ll be missing out. The town of Soller is quite crowded and touristy, but this farm just a 3-minute drive from the city center is like a quiet, authentic oasis.

*It is CRUCIAL to make reservations for Ecovinyassa in advance. They keep the number of visitors low to encourage a peaceful environment (which they have really succeeded at) and tickets sell out in advance. If you show up without reservations, they will turn you away. You can make reservations on their website here. *

14. Ride the Tram from Sóller to the Sóller POrt

If you’ve heard anything about the town of Soller, you’ve probably heard about the iconic tram ride from Soller to the Soller Port. It’s a very cute historic tram from 1912 that used to serve as a means of transportation for locals but now is very much a tourists-only kind of situation.

The tram ride is only about 15-20 minutes and takes you down to the Port of Soller with a nice beach, pretty views, and plenty of restaurants and shopping opportunities. My two-year-old really enjoyed the ‘train ride’ and was pretty jazzed about.

The main (huge) downside of the Soller Tram (sometimes called the Ferrocarril de Soller) is that it is INSANELY crowded and only runs every 30 minutes. It wouldn’t be such a problem if there was some sort of queuing system in place (like a Disneyland ride) but there’s not.

So basically everyone piles up at the tram stop and it’s kind of like whoever can push themselves on first gets to ride. This was pretty stressful as a family with young kids as we didn’t want to have to wait another 30 minutes for the next tram as we had already been waiting for 20 minutes hoping to get a seat.

We thankfully got on both trams but it was quite crowded and not as peaceful as I was hoping for. Tickets are also pretty expensive as the short ride is €9 each way per adult and a bit less for kids.

Although not as picturesque (but much less stressful) would be to take a taxi or a bus to the Soller Port. Just depends if you want to fight the tram crowds 😅.

The harbor beach is quite nice and there are some umbrella and SUP rentals. It could be a fun activity after riding the tram before heading back to Soller town.

We didn’t spend much time at the port as we had already visited an orange grove before taking the tram ride and our daughter wanted to do some shopping in Soller town.

15. Play on a Beach Playground in Port de Pollenca

We took one of our days a bit slower and played for quite a while at this playground near the harbor in Port de Pollenca. Not only was it a fun little playground, but the area was nice and our kids also ended up playing in the sand for a long while.

If you look on Google Maps, you’ll see there are 2-3 more playgrounds along the water in Port de Pollenca that also look really fun. We ended up at this one as there was parking right next to it and bathrooms nearby.

4 Foods to Try in Mallorca

1. Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

The fresh-squeezed orange juice in Mallorca is literally the best orange juice I have ever tasted (and I’m not just saying that). We tried it from multiple different places and every time it was amazing.

My husband even used one of the machines at the grocery store that squeeze the local oranges into a bottle for you and even that OJ was perfection.

I recommend visiting Ecovinyassa (the orange grove in Sóller that I mentioned above) and trying the fresh OJ straight from the grove the oranges come from. It doesn’t get much better than that.

2. Goat Cheese

I’m a big lover of goat cheese, so when I saw across multiple different menus I always had to have it. We had a traditional Mallorcan flatbread with carmelized onions and goat cheese and avocado and goat cheese toast plus I saw salads with goat cheese, pizza with goat cheese and more.

If you love goat cheese, be sure to look for it on menus!

3. Olive Oil

The Tramuntana mountains are lined with beautiful, rocky olive orchards and you can purchase local extra-virgin olive oil right from the area.

Son Alzines, the renovated farmhouse we stayed in, sold local olive oil from their 500-year old olive trees and we saw many other places on the island selling local extra-virgin olive oil.

Although we didn’t have time for this, I saw an amazing experience you can book to tour an olive tree orchard/factory from the 1500s and taste olive oil from trees over 1000 years old. Check out the Can Det Olive Oil experience here– it even says it’s stroller-friendly.

4. Bakery Goodies like Ensaïmada & Coco de Patata

Whenever we visit anywhere, we are all about trying all the different goodies at the bakery and in Mallorca it was no different. We usually like to pick out whatever looks good to us and then ask the worker for any additional recommendations.

Some local favorites are sweet ensaïmadas & coco de patata along with savoury empanadas. However, you really can’t go wrong with any choice at the bakery.

Our 10-Day Mallorca Itinerary

This is our 10-day Mallorca itinerary. It’s our realistic itinerary of what we did, including busy days, slower days, etc. I included grocery shopping a couple of times in the itinerary, but we made more stops to the grocery store than what I have included in this itinerary.

Day 1:

• Arrived, grocery shopped, played at hotel pool

Day 2:

• Played at the beach at Cala Llombards
• Visited the fishing village Port Cala Figuera and ate ice cream with beautiful views

Day 3:

• Played at the beach at Cala Formentor
• Drove to the Formentor Lighthouse
• Strolled through Alcudia Old Town and souvenir shopped (with ice cream of course)
• Played in the hotel pool before dinner

Day 4:

• Saw the views from Albercutx Watchtower (not accessible by the required bus from June 1-Sep 30 and quite a sketchy drive even when the road is open). A much easier viewpoint is the Es Colomer Viewpoint
• Played at a Port de Pollenca playground along the water
• Played in the hotel pool before dinner

Day 5:

• Played at Cala Molins beach (we planned to rent SUPs but didn’t because of the waves that day)
• Went back to Alcudia Old Town per our kids’ request for more souvenir shopping and to walk atop the city wall that we missed the first time (and more ice cream)
• Played in the hotel pool before bed

Day 6:

• Checked out of first accommodations
• Ate a delicious lunch at Sa Ruta Verde (a cycling cafe) at the base of the Tramuntana Mountains
• Grocery shopped to prep for new accommodations
• Checked into our new accommodations: Son Alzines
• Swam in hotel pool
• Booked 3-course dinner (with a kids menu) on the patio at Son Alzines

Day 7:

• Toured the citrus farm Ecovinyassa in Sóller
• Took the Sóller tram from the city center to the Port of Soller and back (it would be fun to play at the beach and/or rent SUPs at the Soller Port)
• Souvenir shopped in Soller
• Played in the hotel pool

Day 8:

• Drove the Sa Calobra road
• Played at the Torrent de Pareis/Sa Calobra beach (followed by ice cream)
• Played at the hotel pool

Day 9:

• Checked out of Son Alzines accommodations (we had an extremely early flight the last day and didn’t want to make the long, windy, mountain drive at 3 am)
• Lunch at Sa Ruta Verde again
• Checked into our hotel a 5-minute drive from the airport
• Played at the hotel pool

Day 10:

• Departed Mallorca early in the morning

EXTRA TIPS FOR VISITING Mallorca WITH A TODDLER OR Young Kids

• Try arriving at the beach around 10:30 am for easy parking and fewer crowds. We arrived at our first beach of the trip around 12:30 pm/1 pm and it was SO crowded and stressful. For future beaches, we tried to arrive around 10:30 am and everything went much more smoothly.
• If you are visiting between June 1st and September 30th and you want to see the viewpoints/lighthouse/hike to any secluded beaches on the Formentor Peninsula, you can only access those points via public bus or by car early in the morning as the road is closed to cars from the hours of 10 am- 10 pm. You should be able to drive to Cala Formentor (beach) but beyond that, you will need to take the bus.

• I recommend steering clear of July and August as the heat seems like it would just be too much to handle (especially if you are hoping to do anything not water-related)
• We always pack a full lunch + snacks with us every day and almost always end up eating all of it. I’d rather have food leftover from the day that we don’t eat than not enough food and people getting hangry as we try to search for lunch.
• Only park in areas marked with WHITE paint. It is illegal to park in areas with YELLOW paint. This is especially important on the Formentor Peninsula or in the Tramuntana Mountains. There were many times when people parked illegally, making the road extra small or dangerous for both other cars and cyclists. Don’t be like them.
• Always say yes to ice cream 🙂

Experiences to Book in Majorca as a Family

If you love a good booked experience or tour once in a while (I know I do) then you should consider these family-friendly experiences in Majorca! We were so close to booking the 3-hour boat trip to hidden beaches and caves but it just didn’t quite fit in our schedule.

• 3-Hour Family-Friendly Boat Trip to Hidden Beaches and Caves + Swimming!: (we REALLY wanted to do this, it just didn’t fit in with our schedule)
• 2-Hour Family-Friendly Boat Trip to Caves and Hidden Beaches + Swimming! : (a shorter option than the above two-hour boat trip)
• PRIVATE boat tour with snorkeling & SUPs from Palma: (looks amazing-perfect if you are looking for a quiet, private experience on the beautiful water of Mallorca)
• 500-Year-Old Can Det Olive Oil Farm Experience (Family-Friendly!): (visit 1,000-year-old olive trees and learn about making olive oil)
• Sunrise Boat Trip to See Dolphins: (we heavily considered this but didn’t end up booking- let me know how it is!)
• Cape Formentor Boat Trip: (see the coast and cliffs of Cape Formentor from the water)
• Palma de Mallorca Hop on Hop off Bus: (a great way to get around the top sites in Palma)

Check out these other posts, I know you’ll love them:

• 7 Fantastic Things to Do in Old Town Alcudia Mallorca
• 14 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Mallorca Spain | Top Travel Tips
• Your Essential Guide to Cala Llombards Beach in Mallorca
• Is it Worth it To Visit Mallorca in May?
• 10 of The Most Beautiful Places in Mallorca Spain
• Ecovinyassa Citrus Farm: How To Visit a Soller Orange Farm

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