Traveling with children often means looking for ideas that go beyond beach and hotel entertainment programs. But Mallorca rewards curiosity. The island is packed with hidden layers, underground caves, mountain railways, sculpture parks, and medieval castles, that turn a family vacation into something genuinely memorable. Whether you’re traveling with little ones, tweens, or teenagers, there’s more here than sun and sand. Here are 12 of the best things to do on Mallorca with kids. And yes, adults will enjoy them just as much as the youngsters.
1. Knight For a Day: Step Into the History of Castell de Capdepera
The first thing you see when approaching Capdepera is the triangular silhouette of a castle spreading across the hilltop. With its high walls, pinnacles, and defense towers, Castell de Capdepera is one of the largest and best-preserved fortifications on Mallorca. Built more than 700 years ago around an ancient watchtower, it comes with a story dramatic enough to capture any child’s imagination. On a clear day, you can even spot Menorca in the distance, the very island that sparked the whole adventure. The entrance fee goes directly toward preservation, and while the kids storm the ramparts, you’ll be sneaking glances at the view.
2. Into Mallorca’s Underworld: Explore the Coves de Campanet
Step inside and the world outside slips away almost instantly. The air turns cool and soft, and little by little, an entirely different Mallorca begins to unfold. The Coves de Campanet are one of the most atmospheric caves on the island, smaller and quieter than the famous Coves del Drach, but all the more enchanting for it. Ivory stalactites hang from the ceiling like slowly melting wax, while stalagmites rise from the floor in response. An audio guide leads you safely through the well-lit galleries and explains how water, pressure, and millions of years shaped this underground landscape. One of the rare activities on Mallorca that works perfectly in any season.
3. Octopus’ Garden: Discover the Sculpture Park at MSBB
Sa Bassa Blanca in the bay of Alcúdia is a museum unlike any other, and its sculpture park is where Mallorca with kids gets genuinely magical. Huge granite animals line the shady paths of the declared wildlife sanctuary: rams, a camel and dromedary, an elephant, a rhino, and at the far end, a giant octopus. A long alley of palm trees leads back toward Ken and Barbie, the golden couple guarding the entrance to the complex. Art lovers come from all over the world for the collections. Children come for the animals. Everyone stays for both.
4. Back in Time: Ride the Historic Railway to Sóller With El Tren
Some journeys are destinations in themselves, and El Tren de Sóller is exactly that. The historic railroad connecting Palma and Sóller has been running since 1912, using the very same mahogany paneled, brass fitted carriages from back then. On its way through the Tramuntana mountains, the train passes through 13 tunnels and over a five arched viaduct, while citrus groves and quiet valleys drift past the windows at a pace that actually lets you look at them. Once in Sóller, a vintage orange tram continues down to the port, making it easy to turn the whole day into a slow, scenic adventure with lunch by the harbor.
5. A Magic Vault Below Palma: Visit the Aljub de la Misericòrdia
Step by step, a tunnel leads you down into a world of its own. Dark at first, then gradually an ethereal soundscape fills the space and blue and white lights illuminate a vast vaulted room. What feels like a church nave is actually a historic water reservoir built to collect rainwater for the dry months ahead. After a thorough renovation, the Aljub de la Misericòrdia remains something of an insider tip in Palma, tucked within the cultural complex. For children, it’s an unexpected underground adventure. For adults, it’s one of those rare places that makes you see a familiar city in a completely new light.
6. A Different Kind of Dressing Room: Go Vintage Rummaging in Palma
Rummaging through Palma’s numerous second hand stores is fun for the whole family and one of the most underrated things to do on Mallorca with kids, especially teenagers. The little ones love the drama of dressing up in something completely different. Teens get to try on new versions of themselves: a retro leather jacket, a pair of 70s flares, something that has no name but feels exactly right. At stores like Flamingos or Seattle Vintage, there’s something for everyone. Beyond the fun, there’s a genuinely educational dimension about where clothes come from, what their stories are, and what it means to slow down consumption. But mostly, it’s just a great afternoon.
7. A Glimpse of the Mediterranean: Explore the Sea at an Aquarium
Mallorca is a great place to explore the sea, and especially for children, an aquarium offers exciting insights into the Mediterranean that even snorkeling rarely delivers. The large aquarium in Palma organizes special activities for children, from feeding sessions to pirate ship water fights. For a quieter visit with younger kids, the Aquarium Cabrera in Colonia de Sant Jordi tends to be far less crowded and just as fascinating. Either way, it’s a wonderful way to spark curiosity about the underwater world and maybe inspire a first snorkeling adventure the very next morning.
8. Conquer the Sea on a Board: Take the SUPway
On a stand up paddleboard, the sea can be conquered quite peacefully. The first time usually involves wobbling, laughing, and the occasional spectacular fall into turquoise water, but before long it turns into a relaxed glide, at least when the sea is calm. Once you’ve found your footing, you can steer toward a private cove away from the crowds, or let the family competitive spirit take over. SUP rentals are available at many beaches around the island and often include brief instruction sessions for first timers. A surprisingly accessible, wonderfully freeing way to spend a morning on Mallorca with kids.
9. Into the Great Wide Open: Go Hiking on Mallorca With Kids
Some of the best moments on Mallorca with kids happen on foot, away from the road, with a destination to look forward to. Hiking here doesn’t have to mean epic mountain routes. The 10 best hiking routes with kids on Mallorca range from easy coastal walks through pine forests to more adventurous ascents with real rewards at the top. Pack proper footwear, plenty of water, sunscreen, and a favorite hiking snack. You’ll discover wonderful picnic spots along the way, and the occasional donkey or wild goat on the path is its own reward.
10. A Fairy Tale Forest: Visit Ses Fonts Ufanes After the Rain
Tall holm oaks lean toward each other above green carpets of moss, and then suddenly you hear it before you see it: water surging upward from the ground, spreading across the forest floor in wild streams. On an island with no rivers, this feels like pure magic. Ses Fonts Ufanes is officially recognized as a natural monument, a rare hydrogeological phenomenon in which rainwater travels underground through Tramuntana limestone and resurfaces with sudden, dramatic power. The circular walk is roughly 3 kilometers, mostly flat, and perfectly suitable for families. Best visited late autumn through early spring and wear waterproof boots, because the ground gets beautifully, gloriously muddy.
11. Sharing is Caring: Go Out for Tapas in Palma
For many families, food is a negotiation, but there is one thing almost everyone agrees on: tapas. Ideal for tasting, ideal for sharing, ideal for tables with wildly different appetites. Palma has an excellent and growing tapas scene, from classic neighborhood bars serving pinchos and variats to more contemporary spots reinventing the concept. All of them great for informal, exploratory eating with kids. A little of this, a little of that, and another round of patatas bravas just because.
12. One Pan for the Whole Family: Share a Paella Together
And finally, the dish that brings everyone to the table, literally. A good paella is a slow, social, wonderfully theatrical thing: the pan arrives enormous and fragrant, golden from saffron, crusted at the bottom with the prized socarrat. On Mallorca with kids, sharing a proper paella on a restaurant terrace overlooking the sea is one of those experiences remembered long after the tan has faded. Look for restaurants where the paella is made to order. It takes at least 20 minutes, which is either a problem or an invitation to slow down. Choose the latter. 
So much for this best-of Mallorca with kids. On Estilo Palma you’ll find many more ideas to discover the island with children. For a more cultural itinerary, don’t miss our guide to the best kids museums on Mallorca, where curious minds of all ages can explore the island in a whole new way.
