6 Must do's in Majorca – This is what we did with the kids
Majorca with children is not really a challenge. It's a relaxing trip, because with a rental car you can get anywhere at reasonable time. We have explored a large part of the island by car. Only the south we skipped. Our route was prioritized differently than with Magaluf and such. Mallorca is so much more than crowded bays. Cala d'or, Cala Anguila or Cala Pi are breathtakingly beautiful, but in summer, we weren’t the only ones thinking so. Although we are first class beach lovers, this time we decided to ignore that mass tourism. Which hotspots should not be missed? Well..:
SUNSET AT TORRENT DE PARÉIS
One day we arrived at Sa Calobra at sunset. The pictures we had seen of this place promised us a small bay in a rough setting, Torrent de Paréis. The 20 minute walk is totally worth it, because in Sa Calobra itself there is nothing to see at all. As it seems to be crowded during the day, it's best to come early in the morning or at sunset. Travelling with kids has never been so idyllic.
RENT A BOAT IN ALCUDIA
Please let us know where there are quiet beaches in Mallorca during the summer months! A different approach was required and we decided to explore the more secluded beaches from the water and rented a boat. One for which you don't need a boating license and after an instructional moment of 30 minutes you are ready to go at sea. Exciting! We hired our boat via Questheroes and it turned out to be a great!
The water was crystal clear, the temperature ideal and the atmosphere topsy-turvy when we first anchored our boat about twenty metres from the shore. Snorkeling, swimming, Ludovic wanting to test his drone for the first time above water... Memories were made, family ties strengthened. In all honesty: this was the highlight of our stay. Sailing a boat like that turned out to be very easy; Bas too was confident in the captain's chair and sailed into the water with us. All aboard! Meanwhile Elodie and I were on deck and enjoyed the splashing water. And singing songs, that too!
PORT DE VALLDEMOSSA
We found a beautiful, quiet bay in the north with a stone beach. You only get there by crossing a mountain top and braving the accompanying hairpin bends. With a car sickness victim (Elodie) in the back seat, we did find that a challenge. Fortunately, a quarter of the travel pills from the pharmacy miraculously helped. Port de Valldemossa is about a twenty-minute drive from the mountain village (-city?) Valldemossa that lies in a beautiful, green valley. We were tempted to stop for a moment and go and inspect the bumpy streets. Tip: don't bring a stroller! The streets are a maze of alleys and follow the sloping landscape. The place is bustling, but just not too crowded. Ideally you should come here in the morning for an hour and drive on to Port de Valldemossa in the afternoon. There you can have lunch at Es Port with a view on the turbulent sea. The cobbled beach will give you as a lot of fun afterwards. Tip: bring water sandals for the kids. It will make their feet happy.
PICNICKING AT ES PONTAS
We traveled a large part of the island and we loved it, what a beautiful region! During one of the rides we stopped in Santanyi, the bay here is too crowded, but we were not there for sun and beach. We were going to have a picnic and got some bread, mozzarella, tomatoes and an avocado in the supermarket. The picnic spot Ludovic had been looking for (and found) was amazing! We had a spot in the shade, with a beautiful view Es Pontas. Fan-tas-tic place to lay down on a blanket and enjoy the beauty of nature.
STROLL THROUGH PALMA
When we opened the curtains in the morning and instead of seeing a steel blue sky, we saw thick clouds hanging above the golf courts, we knew it probably wasn't an ideal day for water fun. No problemo! So many other must do's on an island! We jumped into our rental car and drove in the direction of Palma. What is it with Spanish cities? We always fall instantly in love with both their looks and personality. Any Spanish city could be our perfect blind date. Warm, inviting streets and cozy boutiques. Although I was denied the latter by a seven-year-old with shop-phobia. Reason enough to drop by again, right? There's a small playground at the foot of the majestic cathedral. Ideal for bribing nagging children (or non- nagging children are also allowed). The idyllic streets are mainly located between Plaça Major and the cathedral. A great place to stroll there, although those energetic children often have a different idea about it ;-)
HOTEL-GEMS
When your in a special place like Majorca, you’ll want to stay at special places, special hotels that give you the ultimate holiday feeling. We’ve selected some pretty great places, all around Majorca. Take a look (and click on the photo for more info):
