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Date of publication 21/08/2017

Family holidays Beaches and excursions in Majorca that you will remember for life

Nature, culture and fun

Playa de Muro, designed for the little ones at home

Playa de Muro is one of Mallorca’s best beaches, boasting a permanent Blue Flag and outstanding environmental quality. It seems designed especially for children thanks to its calm, shallow waters.
The Iberostar Waves Alcudia Park, a 4-star hotel on Playa de Muro, offers kids a unique entertainment concept: Star Camp, an innovative program that helps them discover and nurture their talents while combining fun with strong values.

And if you’d rather experience a more natural setting, stay at one of the nearby hotels in Mallorca close to Es Comú de Muro — a pristine, unspoiled stretch within Playa de Muro that’s part of the s’Albufera Natural Park.

<h2 style="text-align:justify">Playa de Palma, an endless leisure offer</h2>

<p style="text-align:justify">The <a href="https://www.iberostar.com/en/hotels/majorca/iberostar-playa-de-palma"><strong>Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.iberostar.com/en/hotels/majorca/iberostar-cristina"><strong>Iberostar Waves Cristina</strong></a> hotels are two excellent options to enjoy this long, white-sanded beach with children. Both hotels are very close to fabulous attractions. For example, the <strong>Palma Aquarium</strong> is one of the best aquariums in Europe whose shark tank will fascinate the little ones. Or <strong>Aqualand</strong> water park, with slides that will boost the whole family’s adrenaline.</p>

Playa de Palma, endless fun for the whole family

The Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma and Iberostar Waves Cristina are two fantastic choices for families to enjoy this long stretch of white sand. Both hotels are located close to amazing attractions. For instance, the Palma Aquarium, one of Europe’s best aquariums, will captivate kids with its massive shark tank. Or head to Aqualand, a thrilling water park where slides promise an adrenaline rush for the entire family.

<h2 style="text-align:justify">History and nature in Alcúdia Beach</h2>

<p style="text-align: justify;">The City of Pollentia, current Alcúdia, was the Roman capital of Majorca from the 1st century BC to the 5th century AD. Thanks to its good state of conservation, you can visit the ancient Roman Theater, temples and several necropolises.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Learning about the history of the disappeared Pollentia is a good plan after spending the day at the nearby Playa de Alcúdia. This beach is ideal to go with children and stay at <a href="https://www.iberostar.com/en/hotels/majorca/iberostar-ciudad-blanca-alcudia-apartamentos"><strong>Iberostar Waves Ciudad Blanca</strong></a>, apartments on the beach with all the amenities. There you will enjoy a hotel on the seafront designed for families.</p>

History and nature at Alcúdia Beach

The ancient city of Pollentia, now known as Alcúdia, was the Roman capital of Mallorca from the 1st century BC to the 5th century AD. Thanks to its remarkable preservation, visitors can explore the Roman Theatre, temples, and several necropolises.

Exploring the history of the vanished Pollentia is the perfect plan after spending the day at the nearby Alcúdia Beach. This beach is ideal for families with children, especially when staying at Iberostar Waves Ciudad Blanca — beachfront apartments offering full comfort and family-friendly facilities right by the sea.

<h2 style="text-align:justify">A centennial journey aboard the Sóller train</h2>

<p style="text-align:justify">This rustic wooden train, inaugurated in 1912, can be taken from the center of Palma and <strong>crosses the beautiful landscapes of the Sierra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site</strong>. Once in Sóller, it is very pleasant to walk along the streets of this small village surrounded by orange groves. A small tram will allow you to get to know the port that connected Majorca with France centuries ago. There you can taste the area’s delicacy par excellence: <strong>Sóller’s prawns</strong>.</p>

A century-old journey aboard the Sóller train

This charming wooden train, inaugurated in 1912, departs from central Palma and crosses the stunning landscapes of the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once in Sóller, it’s a delight to stroll through the narrow streets of this quaint village surrounded by orange groves. A small tram takes you to the port, which centuries ago connected Mallorca with France. There, you can enjoy the area’s most iconic delicacy: Sóller prawns.

<h2 style="text-align:justify">Journey to the center of the earth in the Caves of Drach</h2>

<p style="text-align:justify">Access the heart of the earth as if you were a character from the Jules Verne novel. <strong>Surround yourself with the supernatural atmosphere</strong>. Play with the echo and walk among stalactites, stalagmites and stones with fantastic shapes created due to timely erosion. When you reach its underground lake, experience the sensation of surfing the waters to the sound of live music. An adventure that will amaze the little ones, and even more so if you are staying at <a href="https://www.iberostar.com/en/hotels/majorca/iberostar-cala-millor"><strong>Iberostar Waves Cala Millor</strong></a>, where you will be able to recall all your experiences together with the sunset views in the background.</p>

Journey to the center of the earth at the Drach Caves

Step into the depths of the earth as if you were a character from a Jules Verne novel. Let yourself be captivated by the otherworldly atmosphere as you wander among stalactites, stalagmites, and fantastical rock formations sculpted by millennia of erosion. Play with the echo, feel the underground humidity, and be amazed by the surreal shapes that surround you.
At the end of the tour, reach the vast underground lake and experience a magical boat ride accompanied by live classical music. It’s an adventure that will delight the little ones — especially if you’re staying at Iberostar Waves Cala Millor, where you can relive the day’s excitement together as the sun sets over the horizon.

Birdwatching in the S’Albufera Natural Park

S’Albufera is the largest wetland in the Balearic Islands. Formed around 100,000 years ago, it now spans over 1,640 hectares as a protected Natural Park. More than 300 bird species have been recorded by ornithologists, and it’s estimated that around 10,000 birds winter here each year.

The Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa, an All-Inclusive hotel in Mallorca, is located close to the park and offers the Star Camp kids’ entertainment program. S’Albufera features birdwatching observatories where you can admire wildlife in its natural habitat (binoculars recommended!), spotting everything from ducks and herons to booted eagles and peregrine falcons.

<h2>A leap into prehistory at the Son Real estate</h2>

<p>In the Son Real estate you can discover what the life of our ancestors was like 4,000 years ago. Visit the <strong>Phoenician Point</strong> (<em>Punta de los Fenicios</em>), located by the sea, and learn how funerary rituals were performed millennia ago. In the <strong>archaeological museum</strong> you can see some of the utensils, dresses and tools that were used back then.</p>

<p>The dune ecosystems are another of the attractions of this place, which are very close to the <a href="https://www.iberostar.com/en/hotels/majorca/iberostar-albufera-park"><strong>Iberostar Selection Albufera Park</strong></a> and Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa beach hotels in Majorca.</p>

A journey back to prehistory at the Son Real estate

At the Son Real estate, you can discover what life was like more than 4,000 years ago. Visit the Punta de los Fenicios, located by the sea, and learn about the ancient funerary rituals performed thousands of years ago. In the archaeological museum, you’ll find artifacts, clothing, and tools that reveal how prehistoric communities once lived on this part of Mallorca.

The area’s dune ecosystems are another highlight, home to native plants and wildlife. The estate is located near some of the best beach hotels in Mallorca, including the Iberostar Selection Albufera Park and the Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa.

Cabrera, the endless adventure

A trip to the Cabrera Maritime-Terrestrial National Park is one of the most cherished childhood memories for many Mallorcans. The boat ride from Colònia de Sant Jordi, landing on the island’s deserted beaches, walking up to the lighthouse, and the thrill of snorkeling in the Blue Cave and swimming alongside turtles and other marine species make this excursion an unforgettable adventure.

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Iberostar Beachfront Resorts is a leading hotel chain in responsible tourism with 4- and 5-star hotels on the best beaches in the world. Its beachfront resorts are located in destinations such as Mallorca, the Canary Islands, Andalusia, Crete, Morocco, Tunisia, Montenegro, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Jamaica, and Aruba. The hotels are divided into three segments: JOIA by Iberostar, with exquisite, personalized service; Iberostar Selection, which combines elegance and relaxation to enjoy with your loved ones; and Iberostar Waves, the ultimate expression of beachfront fun for families and couples. Its philosophy focuses on living in the present in a positive way while taking care of the natural landscapes that surround its resorts so that future generations can also enjoy them.

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