Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Children's Highlights
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Water babies
Swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, windsurfing and kayaking all around
the island.
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Hiking
Go for strolls along the coast and through the nature parks (keep an eye out for
wild goats and wading birds).
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Cycling
Gentle pedals along the coast and in the bird-rich wetlands of Parc Natural de
S'Albufera. Mountain biking in the Tramuntana for active teens.
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Adventure thrills
The north is a giant playground for active pursuits from caving to
coasteering, cliff jumping to canyoning (suitable for over-12s).
Water & Amusement Parks
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Aqualand
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) Kids love hurtling down the slides and flumes at this mammoth
water park near Palma.
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Artestruz
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) Ostriches to stroke, feed and admire in full sprint at this one-of-a-
kind park near Ses Salines.
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Palma Aquarium
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) Some 8000 marine creatures splash around in the tanks
here. There are shark sleepovers for little nippers.
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Western Water Park
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) Fearless kids will love the twisting, near-vertical slides
at this Wild West-themed water park.
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Safari-Zoo
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) In the island's east, this is a rare chance to spot giraffe, emus
and lions on a safari train.
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Marineland
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) Somersaulting dolphins, playful penguins, sea lions and more.
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Hidropark
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) A kid-friendly water park handy for the northern resorts.
Natural Wonders
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Coves del Drac
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) Go underground to boat through caverns encrusted with
stalactites millennia in the making.
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Serra de Tramuntana
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Marvel at faces and weird formations in the bizarrely
weathered peaks of this mountain range.
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Sa Calobra
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) Feel your stomach drop on the roller-coaster road down to Sa
Calobra, with snapshot views of sheer cliffs and canyons.
