7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Palma de Mallorca

  1. Day 1: Palma Cathedral & Bellver Castle
    Located in the city center

    Explore the stunning Gothic-style Palma Cathedral before heading to Bellver Castle, a unique circular castle with great views of the city.

  2. Day 2: Playa de Palma
    15 minutes (7.5 miles) from city center

    Spend the day relaxing on one of the many beaches in Playa de Palma, known for its clear water and soft sand.

  3. Day 3: Western Water Park & Katmandu Park
    Located in Magaluf, 20 minutes (10 miles) from city center

    Enjoy a day of water slides and attractions at Western Water Park, then head to the nearby Katmandu Park, where the family can have fun with rides and 4D experiences.

  4. Day 4: Serra de Tramuntana Mountains
    45 minutes (23 miles) from city center

    Explore the picturesque Serra de Tramuntana Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, through hiking, biking or horseback riding.

  5. Day 5: Palma Aquarium & Aqualand El Arenal
    Located in El Arenal, 20 minutes (9 miles) from city center

    Discover the diverse marine life in the Palma Aquarium, then head to Aqualand El Arenal, where the family can have fun with water slides and attractions.

  6. Day 6: Cap de Formentor
    1 hour and 15 minutes (42 miles) from city center

    Take a scenic drive through the cliffside road leading to breathtaking views of the Mediterranean at Cap de Formentor.

  7. Day 7: Alcudia Old Town & Hidropark
    Located in Alcudia, 40 minutes (32 miles) from city center

    Stroll through the charming Alcudia Old Town and its narrow streets, then cool off at Hidropark with its water slides and splash pools.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Palma Cathedral (1 hour, €8)
  • Bellver Castle (1-2 hours, €4)
  • Playa de Palma (1 full day, free)
  • Western Water Park (1 full day, €27 for adults, €19 for children)
  • Katmandu Park (1 full day, €25 for adults, €20 for children)
  • Serra de Tramuntana Mountains (1 full day, free)
  • Palma Aquarium (2-3 hours, €25 for adults, €17 for children)
  • Aqualand El Arenal (1 full day, €25 for adults, €19 for children)
  • Cap de Formentor (1 full day, free)
  • Alcudia Old Town (1-2 hours, free)
  • Hidropark (1 full day, €25 for adults, €20 for children)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €167/adult, €129/child

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Palma Aquarium's Shark Vision Boat or the Cathedral's terrace. If you have less time, skip the two water parks or the Cap de Formentor trip. Try tasty Mallorcan cuisine from Ca'n Joan de S'aigo in Palma's city center and Hotel Can Tem in Alcudia.

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