Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
»
Medieval Walls
(
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) Travel back in time with a walk atop the old city walls in Al-
cúdia.
»
Torre des Verger
(
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) Play pirates at this watchtower precariously perched
above the sea near Estellencs.
Planning
When to Go
It's worth bearing in mind that many kid-geared sights and activities are open only from
May to October. The best season to go depends on what you want to see and do. Spring
and autumn are dry, warm and fantastic for hiking, cycling and other active pursuits.
Families (including locals) descend en masse on the coast during the summer holidays,
so if you are going then, you might want to choose a quieter resort or base yourself
slightly inland at a
finca
(farm).
Accommodation
Whether you're looking for a self-catering apartment, a coastal resort for families or a
rural farm-stay complete with resident goats and donkeys to pet, we list dozens of
family-friendly accommodation options in this guide, which are flagged with a icon.
Many hotels in coastal resorts offer apartments big enough for families or one-bed-
room suites with a small sitting area and sofa bed. The vast majority of places will
squeeze in a baby's cot for free or a child's bed for a small extra charge - mention it
when booking.
The all-inclusive resorts that dominate the southern, eastern and (to a lesser extent)
northern coastline do one thing very well: most places employ kids' entertainers to or-
ganise children's activities, from games and discos to craft workshops and outdoor ex-
cursions. See
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for more information.
Baby Equipment
Most airlines - including Ryanair and easyJet - will take your pushchair from you as you
embark for no extra charge (this needs to be tagged at the check-in or bag-drop desk).
For additional items such as booster seats and travel cots, they often levy a fee of around
£30-€36.50 per flight. You can take baby food, milk and sterilised water in your hand
baggage.
If you would rather not schlep it all with you, companies such as
Multi-Hire
(
www.multi-hire.com
) and
Baby Equipment Hire Mallorca
