The 3 top natural attractions to visit in Mallorca with kids

A new setting for the family

Children are always ready to keep discovering — their curiosity never really switches off. And sometimes, feeding that curiosity is as simple as changing the scenery: stepping away, just for a moment, from swimming pools, water games, handicrafts and all the activities they adore, and venturing instead into natural spaces and parks.

Whether for a few hours, a morning or a full day, nature becomes the perfect playground for exploration — a place to investigate, to spend time together as a family, and to create some of the most meaningful memories of the holiday.

S'Albufera de Mallorca Nature Park

The s’Albufera Nature Park is one of Mallorca’s most rewarding family excursions — a true paradise for explorers of every age. Set within the Bay of Alcúdia, it is the largest and most important wetland in the Balearic Islands: a vast, ever‑changing mosaic of reedbeds, canals, lagoons, marshes and dunes that surprises at every turn.

Here, every walk becomes a chance to discover something new: a heron lifting into flight, turtles sunning themselves on a log, ducks foraging among the reeds, dragonflies and butterflies skimming the water… and, with a little luck, a group of flamingos preening their feathers during spring or autumn migration.

The park features four easy, almost entirely flat, well‑signposted routes, making it wonderfully accessible for children. Along the way, several observatories offer the perfect vantage point to watch birds in their natural habitat without disturbing them, while information panels help young explorers learn more about this unique ecosystem.

If you visit s'Albufera with kids…

We recommend choosing the sa Roca trail — the most accessible and family‑friendly section of the park. It’s an easy 900‑metre walk, perfect for little explorers, and takes around an hour and a half including stops at the bird observatories. If your children are older or teenagers and you prefer to explore by bike, the Es Colombars trail is ideal. It’s roughly 1.5 km long and includes authorised cycling sections, making it a fun and active way to discover the wetlands.

The park in figures

• 2,036 hectares of protected natural landscape.
• Declared a Nature Park in 1988. Home to five different protection categories.
• More than 300 bird species observed throughout the year.
• Over 10,000 birds winter here.
• Wildlife shifts with the seasons and migrations.
• More than 500 invertebrate species, plus a rich diversity of reptiles, amphibians and fish.

Useful tips

• Ideal for children from age 3.
• The park sits between Muro and Sa Pobla.
• Entry is free, accessed from the Ma‑12 Alcúdia–Artà road, near the Puente de los Ingleses in Playa de Muro.
• Access requires requesting a permit on the same day at the Visitor Centre, located one kilometre from the parking area. Open from 9am to 4pm year‑round (closed for Christmas and New Year).
• The best times to visit are early morning and late afternoon, when wildlife is most active.
• Bring your own food and drinks — there are no shops or cafés inside the park.
• Restrooms are available at the entrance.
• A hat, sunscreen and mosquito repellent are recommended. And of course, bring a camera to capture its beautiful landscapes.

From your Zafiro hotel

This natural treasure lies just moments from several Zafiro hotels: just 5 minutes from Zafiro Bahía, 10 minutes from Zafiro Palace Alcudia, Zafiro Tropic and Zafiro Can Picafort, and 15 minutes from Zafiro Mallorca.

It’s the perfect excursion to combine with a morning at the beach or an afternoon by the pool, before returning to the hotel to enjoy the family activities prepared by the entertainment team.

Serra de Tramuntana mountains

The Serra de Tramuntana is the perfect natural playground for the youngest members of the family — a privileged Mediterranean landscape of forests, reservoirs, viewpoints, stone‑built villages and gentle trails made for exploring at a child’s pace.

Here, little adventurers can spend hours searching for mountain goats, listening to birdsong, enjoying a picnic beneath holm oaks and olive trees, following easy trails, stopping at recreational areas or discovering postcard‑worthy villages such as Valldemossa, Deià or Fornalutx.

If you're going with kids…

This vast natural area offers endless possibilities, but if it’s your first time visiting the Serra with kids, these are the plans we recommend:

• Cúber Reservoir: a very easy, flat circular route of around 4 km. One of the most enjoyable family excursions in the Tramuntana, with spectacular views as you walk around the reservoir framed by mountains.
• Mirador de ses Barques: ideal for younger children who tire quickly. Easily accessible by car and offering an unforgettable panoramic view over the Mediterranean and the Sóller valley.
• Lluc Forest and Monastery: perfect for a quiet family morning, with easy paths shaded by holm oaks and a visit to one of Mallorca’s most historic and imposing monasteries.
• A gentle route through the cobbled streets, peaceful squares and viewpoints of Valldemossa — with an ice cream or a potato cake as a sweet pause before continuing your discovery.

La Serra in figures

• Approximately 63,000 hectares, stretching 90 km from Andratx to Cap de Formentor.
• Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011, in the Cultural Landscape category.
• Extends across 20 municipalities in Mallorca.

Useful tips

• Ideal for families with children of all ages, and perfect for introducing little ones to hiking. A dream setting for photography lovers.
• Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and warm clothing if heading to higher viewpoints.
• Respect marked trails.
• Do not leave food scraps or waste.

From your Zafiro hotel

This iconic natural area lies just over 40 minutes from Zafiro Mallorca and Zafiro Bahía, and around one hour from Zafiro Cala Mesquida, Zafiro Palace Andratx, Zafiro Palace Alcudia and Zafiro Palace Palmanova, depending on the specific area you choose to explore. We recommend dedicating a full day to this excursion to enjoy it at a leisurely, family‑friendly pace.