Magaluf for Children
Although Magaluf has developed a reputation as a resort for the 18-30
crowd it is also a great family destination with plenty to keep the children
amused. The large beach provides many hours of fun for most families and
there are numerous watersports available for older children as well as
climbing frames for youngsters at the back of the beach near the bars.
Aqualand
is a fine waterpark on the outskirts of Malaga which has slides suitable for all
age groups. Just across the road is the
Western Water Park
which is a themed western town with shows rather than a dedicated water park. It
has a good selection of slides but is more geared to younger children than
Aqualand which is more suited to older children. Teenagers will love the
Magaluf Karting track
which is just next to Aqualand.
Just 10 minutes on the bus towards Palma from Magaluf is
Marineland at Costa d'en Blanes where there's a fabulous dolphin show as
well as a fine selection of marine life including sharks, penguins and
sea lions.
Take a stroll from there down to the marina at Puerto Portals where there
are some beautiful boats (or are they called yachts?). All around the island
there are boat trips many of the glass bottom variety. In Magaluf they offer
Nemo Submarine Excursions
which are fascinating trips on a mini submarine.
One show that everyone should go to see no matter what their age is the
Pirates Adventure in Magaluf. This show attracts
around 200,000 visitors every year and for the majority it is the highlight of
their holiday. The early showing is a family version whilst the later, uncut
version is for adults only.
For those looking for something more active and thrilling there is the
outdoor adventure park
Jungle Parc which is located in Santa Ponsa only 8km from Magaluf. It
has 2 adventure courses which take you from tree to tree by means of rope
bridges, swings, slides and more. The Pirate course is suitable for
children from 4 to 10 and has 25 challenges all based on a Pirate theme.
The Explorer course is suitable for all the family and has 2 different levels
for the more or less adventurous.
Away from the resort you can head into the city
of Palma for a wander round. The hop on, hop off
bus services are a good way
to get around and see the Cathedral, Bellver Castle and the marina
without having to walk too far. From Palma you can take a full day excursion to
Soller on a vintage train which
is a lovely day out slowly travelling through the island's beautiful
countryside.
Over on the east coast are two stunning cave structures at the
Caves of Drach and
the
Caves of Hams near
Porto Cristo. There are regular coach
excursions there from most resorts or just drive there via Manacor. Next to the
Caves of Drach is the Acuarium de Mallorca which is a small aquarium with a
selection of sea creatures including piranhas.
Nearer to home is the
Golf Fantasia mini-golf course in Palma Nova which has 54 holes set in
beautiful gardens with waterfalls. This is popular with adults and children
alike and is floodlit for evening rounds. If you fancy escaping from the kids
and playing a proper round take a look at
Mallorca golf courses.
At night most Magaluf nightlife focuses on a stretch
of bars known as 'the Strip'. This tends to be geared towards party animals
rather than families though you will find a few places that are more child
friendly than others. Away from the disco pubs you'll find plenty family
bars serving up British food which are most welcoming to children. Many such
places have nightly entertainment of a family nature.
See Also:
Mallorca Theme Parks
Mallorca Tourist Attractions
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