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Last checked: October 2026
Sport, exercise and outdoor experiences on Mallorca – with specific facilities, addresses, booking tips and the best regions for each activity.
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Sport & activities on Mallorca
Specific facilities, suitable regions and practical tips for ten sports.
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Theme parks & family experiences on Mallorca
Mallorca offers far more than beaches: theme parks, water parks, aquariums, animal parks and family-friendly experiences provide variety in Magaluf, Alcúdia, Playa de Palma, Palmanova and other resorts. Here you will find the most important theme parks and family activities on Mallorca with places, addresses and clear orientation.
Leisure & family
Which theme parks on Mallorca are suitable for families?
The theme parks and family outings are spread across the holiday resorts – from Magaluf and Playa de Palma to Alcúdia, Sa Coma and the island interior.
- Magaluf: Katmandu Park and Western Water Park – two of the best-known theme and water parks in the south-west.
- Playa de Palma/ El Arenal: Aqualand El Arenal and Palma Aquarium are located right on Playa de Palma.
- Alcúdia: Hidropark – the water park in the north of Mallorca, handy for holidaymakers around Port d'Alcúdia.
- Palmanova: Golf Fantasia with three tropical-themed mini golf courses.
- Costa d'en Blanes: Marineland Mallorca – marine and animal park in the south-west.
- Sa Coma: Safari Mallorca – animal experience in the east of the island.
- Island interior (Santa Eugènia): Natura Parc – quiet animal park away from the coastal resorts.
Theme parks & family activities
Which theme parks on Mallorca are good for children?
Particularly child-friendly are Katmandu Park and Western Water Park in Magaluf, Aqualand El Arenal and Palma Aquarium at Playa de Palma, as well as Hidropark in Port d'Alcúdia. They combine attractions, water areas and zones for younger children.
Where are there water parks on Mallorca?
You will find water parks in Magaluf (Western Water Park), near El Arenal (Aqualand) and in the north in Port d'Alcúdia (Hidropark). There are also aquariums such as Palma Aquarium at Playa de Palma and Marineland in the south-west.
Which family activities are there in bad weather?
When it rains, mainly indoor-focused outings are suitable, such as Palma Aquarium, the caves near Porto Cristo or the market halls and museums in Palma. Water parks are less attractive in bad weather.
Excursions
Excursions & experiences
Filter existing excursions by category, duration and season.
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Catamaran trip
Catamaran trips depart from Palma, Port d'Alcúdia, Cala d'Or, Port d'Andratx and Cala Ratjada, among other places. Typical options are half-day trips of about three hours, full-day tours with swimming stops and sunset cruises in the evening. 2–8 hours April to October Palma, Alcúdia, east coast, south-west Help choosing & details →
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Cap de Formentor
Cap de Formentor is the northern tip of Mallorca, with a lighthouse, viewpoints and steep cliffs. In high season the access road is closed to private cars during the day; you get there by shuttle bus or boat. The Alcúdia–Formentor bus line ran seasonally in 2026 from 15 May to 15 October. half a day all year round North, from Port de Pollença Access, closure times & stops →
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Tramuntana panoramic tour
The classic day route through the Serra de Tramuntana links Valldemossa, Deià, Sóller and Port de Sóller – by hire car, guided coach tour or combined with the historic railway and tram. 1 day all year round Serra de Tramuntana Route & schedule for one day →
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Caves near Porto Cristo
The Coves del Drac near Porto Cristo are Mallorca's best-known stalactite caves, with an underground lake and guided tours. The Coves dels Hams are nearby. 1–2 hours all year round East, Porto Cristo Drach & Hams compared →
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S'Albufera Nature Park
S'Albufera near Alcúdia is the largest wetland in the Balearic Islands. The paths are flat and car-free, and observation hides make the park one of the most important birdwatching areas in the Mediterranean. 2–4 hours all year round, especially spring North, between Alcúdia and Can Picafort Paths, hides & getting there →
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Mondragó coastal walk
In Mondragó Nature Park, waymarked circular trails of about one to two hours link the coves of Cala Mondragó and S'Amarador with clifftop sections and pine forest. 1–3 hours all year round, start early in high summer South-east, near Santanyí Coastal walk & cove →
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La Seu Cathedral
La Seu Cathedral in Palma is the island's most important building, known for its large rose window and the baldachin by Antoni Gaudí. 1 hour all year round Palma, old town Admission & opening times →
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Road cycling and bike tours
Mallorca is one of Europe's core road cycling destinations. The main season is February to May and September and October, with base towns in Port de Pollença, Alcúdia and Peguera. half to full day February to May, September to October Tramuntana, north, centre of the island Season, base towns & routes →
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Weekly markets
Almost every town on Mallorca has a fixed weekly market day. Well-known ones include Sineu (Wednesday), Santanyí (Wednesday and Saturday), Alcúdia (Tuesday and Sunday) and Pollença (Sunday). 2–3 hours all year round island-wide Market days by weekday →
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Kayaking & snorkelling
Guided kayak and snorkelling tours are available on almost every stretch of coast, especially in the south-east and north-east, usually as a half-day tour with equipment. 2–4 hours May to October East coast, south-east, north-east Areas & tour formats →
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Wineries and tastings
Mallorca has two designations of origin: DO Binissalem in the centre of the island and DO Pla i Llevant in the east. Many bodegas offer tours and tastings by prior arrangement. 2 hours all year round Es Pla, Binissalem, Felanitx Visiting wineries →
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Boat trip to Cabrera National Park
The Cabrera archipelago south of Mallorca is a national park. Excursion boats depart from Colònia de Sant Jordi; visitor numbers are regulated and tours require a permit. 1 day March to October South, from Colònia de Sant Jordi Tour formats & national park rules →
Booking tours and tickets
For excursions on Mallorca we deliberately do not work with any activity partner. Tours by boat, to caves and guided tours are booked locally, directly with the providers or via hotel reception – for offers with limited places, such as cave tours and catamaran trips in summer, ideally a few days in advance.
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Frequently asked questions
Which excursions are particularly worthwhile on Mallorca?
For scenery, the Tramuntana route via Valldemossa, Deià and Sóller as well as Cap de Formentor; for families, the caves near Porto Cristo and S'Albufera Nature Park; for experiences on the water, catamaran and kayak tours.
What can you do on Mallorca when it rains?
Caves, market halls and museums in Palma, wineries with tastings, and the thermal and wellness facilities of hotels. Hikes in the Tramuntana are unsuitable in heavy rain because of flash floods.
Should you book excursions in advance?
Yes, for offers with limited places such as cave tours or boat trips to Cabrera National Park, because time slots are limited. Independent tours by hire car do not need to be booked in advance.