Holiday Bits

Family Holidays in Majorca

The largest island in the Balearic archipelago group, Majorca lies just off the east coast of Spain. It’s been a popular holiday destination since the mid 20th century and has plenty of excellent resort areas which are ideal for family holidays.

Taking a family holiday in Majorca will offer you plenty of sunshine and the beaches all around the island offer plenty of opportunities besides sunbathing such as snorkelling, scuba diving, and glass bottom boat trips. Water sports are very popular here, and jet skiing, and wind surfing are available in many places. The beaches themselves offer white sands and are spacious and well kept and many such as those at Palma Bay and Alcudia are particularly sheltered and suitable for families.

Majorcan food can be quite varied. Pork tends to feature on many menus with Spbrassada (a spicy pork sausage) being commonly found and very popular with kids. Other dishes your family may like to try include things like Coca de Trampo, a pizza like dish, and Ensaimada which is a spiral shaped sweet flaky pastry desert. In many resorts however, a good range of English food is on offer for anyone who doesn’t find the local dishes appealing.

There is plenty on offer around the island to entertain you and your family when you visit. The island is fairly steeped in history and so there are lots of castles, museums and monuments to explore. The Pirate show near to Alcudia is a very popular place to visit, and offers dancing, fighting, comedy, action and more all rolled into one to create a very popular show. Do make sure if you visit with the family though, that you opt for the early evening showing as the later one is more bawdy and suitable for adults only.

Staying in the resorts around the island will offer you not just the chance to enjoy the beaches and sea, but also plenty of amenities offered within the resort. Many include spas, saunas, swimming pools and children’s play centres or kids clubs. There are golf courses and other sporting activities available at some of them too.

Overall, Majorca makes a great place to visit as a family with all you could want in terms of sun, sea and sand plus plenty more besides and at an affordable price too.

Magaluf, Majorca – An Excellent Family Holiday Destination

Magaluf is located on the southwest coast of Majorca, Spain. Abundant with sand, surf, and plenty of sunshine, there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy.

Spend a day at the Aqualand Magaluf for some wet fun without the sand. This huge waterpark has wicked fast slides and plenty of kiddie fun too. In Dragoland, your kids can slide down the water slides and swim with the giant dragon. A whole day of super family fun guaranteed.

For a mixture of fun, visit Western Park. This water park/wild west theme park duo is full of adventure. See beautiful birds in the bird show, check out the small animal farm, or sit back and watch the western divers show.

The House of Katmandu is an upside down mansion that takes visitors on a tour through many different rooms, such as the Library of Illusions and The Chamber of Pain. The tour builds up to the Yeti encounter at the end. Also located here is the 4D Experience Motion Theater. There are six rides to choose from so you won’t have to have the same ride twice.

Magaluf has three main beaches, dusted with beautiful white sand. Magaluf Beach, Majorca Beach, and Palma Nova Beach. Of the three, Palma Nova is the most popular for families. Embarking on a swim to Black Lizard Island is a popular tourist challenge. Located in the centre of Magaluf Bay, the island is named for the abundance of black lizards that crawl around the island.

For dinner and comedy, head out to the Pirates Adventure Dinner Show. Enjoy a swashbuckling pirate filled evening while you satisfy your appetite. For the “uncut” version, come for the late show where it is adults only.

If you enjoy a good game of mini-golf, Golf Fantasia won’t disappoint you. Play amidst caves and waterfalls on one of three different 18-hole courses. See who can get the most holes in one! Or visit some dolphins and sealions at Marineland. See the beautiful colors of the tropical birds in the parrot show. Family fun and entertainment will last for hours.

Music lovers will enjoy “Come Fly With Me,” a cirque de soleil meets Frank Sinatra show. Watch some mesmerizing acrobatics while you listen to the one and only Sinatra, as performed by Chris Mann, a Sinatra impersonator known world wide as one of the best there is. The mixture of the two will amaze and entertain all who enjoy the show. It’s a must see event for sure.

If you have little ones, you won’t want to miss a trip to Lollipops. This adventure play area is great for all kids, but has a special soft play area expecially for the younger kids. Over 10,000 play balls in the ball area will keep any toddler smiling. For the older kids, there’s an awesome video game play area. Keep this one on your list for that rainy day.

The whole family will remember their holiday in Magaluf for years to come.