Water Parks in Mallorca and Things to Do Across the Island

If you only have room for a few days out, the caves at Porto Cristo come first. Coves del Drach is the better known of the two, and Coves dels Hams is close by, so one trip to the east coast covers both. In the north, l'Alcúdia is the island's most visited old town, with the Pollentia archaeological site on its doorstep.

For scenery, the Far de Formentor lighthouse marks the end of the headland beyond Port de Pollença, one of the island's best-known Majorca attractions. On the west side, Sóller pairs the Jardí Botànic de Sóller with Can Prunera, a museum in a historic building, which makes a gentler day than the beach resorts.

The north-east bay holds the densest cluster of history. Alcúdia has Pollentia and its old town, Port de Pollença has the Bocchoris archaeological site and the road to Formentor, and Pollença sits just inland. Further round the bay, Can Picafort is the base for the Son Real necropolis, the Dolmen de Son Bauló de Dalt and the Talaiot de sa Cova de sa Nineta, three ancient sites within easy reach of each other.

On the east coast, Porto Cristo has the caves and the small beach of Cala Mendia, while Cala Millor looks out onto Punta de n'Amer, a protected headland that suits a morning walk. In the south-west, Palmanova offers Marineland Mallorca and the Castle of Bendinat, and Santa Ponsa has the Puig de Sa Morisca archaeological site. Magaluf, Calvià and Andratx complete this side of the island, all within roughly 20 minutes of the airport for the nearer resorts.

Sóller, on the north-west coast, works as a day trip from almost anywhere: the botanical garden and Can Prunera answer the question of Mallorca what to see when you want a break from the sun lounger.

Marineland Mallorca at Palmanova is the obvious family pick, and staying in Palmanova, Magaluf or Santa Ponsa keeps it within a short drive. Check the ticket listing on this page for what is currently included before you go, as it is a theme park rather than a dedicated water park.

The caves at Porto Cristo hold the attention of most school-age children, and Cala Mendia nearby gives you a beach to finish the day. Younger walkers can manage the coastal path at Punta de n'Amer from Cala Millor. With July and August reaching 32°C in Palma, plan longer outings for the morning, or consider May and June when highs sit between 24°C and 29°C.

You can compare tours and tickets for these Mallorca attractions directly on this page, along with car hire if you want to reach Formentor, Sóller or the Can Picafort sites at your own pace. Most British visitors arrive on a package holiday through Palma de Mallorca airport, which has direct flights from the UK; transfers run about 15 minutes to Palmanova, 16 to Magaluf, 18 to Calvià and 20 to Santa Ponsa.

Package deals from Jet2holidays, TUI, loveholidays and On the Beach can be compared here, together with hotel prices. Expect school-holiday weeks in July and August to cost more and book up earlier, so if your dates are flexible, May, June or the shoulder months of September and October give you more choice.