Hiking holidays Mallorca

Holidays are the best time of the year for children. Why not spend a hiking holiday on Mallorca? Especially in the colder seasons in Germany, the climate is perfect for hiking in Mallorca, the sun continues to shine warmly and the air is pleasantly fresh. Especially in the hiking season, there is little going on in Mallorca and hiking holidays at this time of year offer the opportunity to relax on the Mediterranean island without the tourist hustle and bustle.

Are there suitable routes for hiking holidays in Mallorca with children?

The diverse Balearic island will surprise you - thanks to the different terrains, from flat land, rugged coastlines, long sandy beaches to mountains over 1000 m high, Mallorca has hundreds of different hiking routes up its sleeve for hiking holidays. There are a large number of easy and shorter hikes ranging from approx. 30 minutes to 2-3 hours, depending on the children's fitness and desire. The fantastic views on circular walks in the mountains will delight young and old alike, and there is always a welcome change along the way: sometimes an old olive mill, sometimes charcoal burners' huts, old and new lighthouses as well as water channels and many other sights can be discovered along the way. On many hiking trails, hikers also encounter the common mountain goats, which always bring a smile to children's faces.

A beautiful hike for hiking holidays on Mallorca is, for example, the hike to the Salt des Freu waterfalls in the winter months, when there is more rainfall and the waterfalls gush. It takes about 30 minutes from Orient on an almost flat path through meadows and forest to the most beautiful waterfalls in Mallorca. Those who prefer to spend their hiking holidays on the east coast of Mallorca can enjoy a fantastic view on the easy hike to the 550 m high Puig Sant Salvor. If you plan your hiking holiday in spring (April / May) or autumn (September / October), you can hike along the coast through the Cala Mondragó nature reserve to many beautiful bays, which can be used for an extensive swimming and snorkelling break.

What should you bear in mind on a hiking holiday in Mallorca?

The holiday season is the time when everyone wants to come to Mallorca at the same time - except from November to February / March, when the island is wonderfully empty and you can get a hotel or a holiday apartment more cheaply. Hiking holidays in Mallorca are ideal at this time of year, as you can relax and there are still plenty of outdoor activities to do for a change, such as canyoning, visiting the La Granja museum or caving through the island's stalactite caves. If you want to go hiking in the Serra de Tramuntana and sleep in mountain huts, remember to book them well in advance, as demand is high, especially during the hiking season in winter, and places to sleep there are cheap.

However, a warm jacket should not be missing on any hiking holiday in Mallorca during the low season, as the sea breeze makes it a little chillier in the evenings and at night. When hiking in the Serra de Tramuntana, make sure you have enough provisions, find out about the planned route in advance or join a guided hike where a professional guide will accompany you and give you lots of interesting information about Mallorca.