Guide to Mallorca - Majorca - Family Activities and Attractions

	Family Activities and Attractions: The fact is that you can take children anywhere in Mallorca. Like the Spanish and other Mediterranean people, Mallorcans love and indulge children and even if you take an unruly toddler into a first class restaurant the only request from the waiter is likely to be for a cuddle. Mallorca is well geared up for family holidays. There are lots of good sandy beaches with safe, shallow water and first and stations, and many of the resorts feature activities like crazy golf courses and pony rides. Some hotels have separate children's pools - ask before you go. Many also offer nurseries and baby-sitting services, and programmes of children's entertainments to keep the little ones amused during the day. So have a day off, leave the children behind, and do what you want for a change! If this is important to you, again, check with your hotel or travel agent before you go. Here is a selection of activities that will appeal to children and adults alike.
	Theme Parks and Waterparks Aqualandia/EI Foro de Mallorca - Binissalem This children's paradise has a bit of everything - a waterpark, swimming pool and adventure playground, crazy golf and a waxworks museum Carretera Palma-lnca km25 971511228 May-Sep, daily 10-6 Aquapark - Magalluf There are pools, slides, a 'water castle' and exciting rides at this long-established waterpark situated on the edge of town. Karting Magalluf can be found adjacent. Carretera Cala Figuera 971130811 Jun-Sep,daily 10-6; May-Oct, daily 10-5 Hidropark - Port d'Alcudia A water based theme park with activities for every young children. Avinguda Tucan 971891672 May-Oct, 10-6 Aquacity - S'Arenal (Platja de Palma) One of the world's largest water funfairs, with enough thrills and spills to keep you happy all day. In addition to the water slides and wave pool, there is a mini-zoo, as well as a children's farm, parrot shows and an antique typewriter museum. End of Palma-S'Arenal motorwvay 971440000 May-Sep, daily 10-5; Oct. Sun-Fri, 10-5 Zoos and Animals Auto-Safari - Cala Millor Drive-round safari park with giraffes, zebra and monkeys plus a 'baby zoo' with young elephants and reptiles born at the zoo. Arrive early to see the animals feeding. Carretera Porto Cristo-Son Servera, km5 971810909 Apr-Sep, daily 9-7; Oct-Mar, daily 9-5 Nemo Submarines - Magalluf See the flora and fauna beneath the sea on a 2 hour exploration by minisubmarine from Magalluf. Very expensive. Carrer Pedro Vaquer Ramis 971184132 Several times daily throughout the year. Marineland - Portals Nous Entertainment here is provided by the performing dolphins, sealions and parrots. There is also a penguin pool, a reptile house and a large collection of sharks and tropical fish, plus flamingoes, monkeys and an impressive aviary. Children can take a ride on a mock pirate boat and a miniature train. The little ones will love it, but their parents may not especially, if they are fond of dolphins. But whatever you think about animal shows, Marineland is a success - and the crowds it attracts mean that it is generating profits which are then put back into conservation programmes. Carretera Palma-Andratx km10 971675125 Apr-Sep, daily 9:30-7; Oct-Mar. daily 9:30-5:30. Closed mid-Nov to Christmas Acuarium de Mallorca - Porto Cristo Small aquarium with exotic fish from around the world including piranhas and electric eels. Next to the Coves de Drac. Carrer Vella 971820971 Apr-Oct,daily 9:30-5: Nov-Mar, daily 11-3 Horse Riding Calvia Pony Club Calvia Special courses for children are given at this horse riding club Son Punta 971670401 Karting Magalluf Karting Magalluf Go-kart track beside Aquapark-leave the teenagers here while the younger ones get wet next door. Carretera Cala Figuera 971131134 May-Oct,daily 10-5 Playa de Palma - Circuitos del Motor Cta. Nueva de Llumajor, km 8 9714404452 May-Oct,daily 10-5 Mini Golf Palma Nova Golf Fantasia There are mini-golf courses in many of the resorts, but this is one of the best, set amid waterfalls, caves and tropical gardens. There is a choice of three different circuits - or you can play all 54 holes. Even adults will enjoy it. Carrer Tenis 3, Palma Nova 971682349 Mon-Fri 10:30-6; Sat-Sun 10:3-8 S'Arenal (Platja de Palma) Golf Fantasia When you tire of 'fantasy golf in Palma Nova, you can visit its sister course on the other side of the bay. Carretera Arenal 56, S'Arenal 971263805 Mon-Fri 10:30-6;Sat-Sun 10:30-8

	Note: Looking After Children: Small children are particularly vulnerable to sun and need to be well protected: apply high-factor sun block regularly, especially after swimming. If you need a child seat in your rented car, be sure to book it in advance and then check it carefully on arrival. The same goes for cots and high-chairs in hotels and apartments. Finally, don't forget to check that your balcony railings are secure.