The Balearic Islands have an amazing range, drawing both clubbing crazed youths and families looking for the staple Mediterranean summer sun. Of all the isles, Mallorca could very well be the most family-friendly Balearic Island. Mornings in the clear turquoise waters transition smoothly to an evening spent cavorting around the local village plaza, adults content with a glass of wine in hand. Not all areas of the island are created equal, however. Deciding whether to head north, south, east or west will determine your genre of holiday and what type of hotel is on offer. The Calvià area is equipped at a massive scale for families, and to the northeast Alcúdia and the infinite sands of Playa de Muro are also bases for the all-inclusive set. Older children and families more concerned with culture would do well to head to the north of the island, where Sóller, Deià, and Valldemossa have a glut of stylish, and slightly more subdued, family-friendly spots. Read on for everything you need to know about planning a family trip to Mallorca.
“Visiting Mallorca with kids can be wonderful — it’s all about deciding if you’re going for a resort-pool-kids’ club trip or a culture-and-nature focused trip and going all in. On Mallorca, you can have the best of both worlds, thanks to rustic finca hotels that are perfect for families and some of the best all-inclusive family resorts in Europe.”
