There’s every chance that on your Majorca family holidays, you will have your hands full with excitable children chomping at the bit to have as many adventures as possible. They’ll be raring to go, whether it’s straight down to the beach or into the wild. So, to help you to cope with their energy, why not take them to what Santiago Rusinol named ‘The Port of Calm’ – the beautiful coastal town of Porto Soller.

Taking Them to Dizzy New Heights

Known as the gateway to the Tramuntana Mountains, Soller is surrounded by landscapes that are perfect for wearing out the kids and making sure they get a good night’s sleep. This rugged mountain range provides some spectacular scenery for the adults, as well as some incredible excursions for the younger family members, making it the perfect place to head to on Majorca family holidays. Whether you want to traverse some of the Tramuntana paths on foot, or hire a bike and try it on two wheels, there are plenty of mountain trails that are not too challenging or remote. However far you decide to go up the mountain, you’ll be rewarded with phenomenal views of the coastline, and wide open spaces where the kids can let loose and stretch their legs. So get them out into the sunshine, and a trip into the Tramuntana Mountains will guarantee you a nice quiet evening as they’ll have worn themselves out with all that exploring.

Take to the Water

With the town of Puerto Soller sitting on some of Majorca’s most amazing coastline, it is unsurprising that there is a wealth of water activity just waiting for you. If the sun is shining, start out from the beautiful beach of Playa d’en Repic, and you will be able to hire kayaks to take you out exploring the sea for the day. Double or single kayaks can be hired, allowing the kids a little more independence should they desire it, whilst allowing the parents to take a boat trip together. Most kayaking trips aim for the island of s’Illeta – a small island found about 4 kilometres from Playa d’en Repic. En route to s’Illeta you will pass some fascinating rock formations and caves, giving you the chance to get a geography lesson into your Majorca family holidays. You might even catch a glimpse of a dolphin or two along the way. On reaching the island, the adults will be awestruck by the enormous colony of cormorants that has made its home there, whilst children can be kept easily entertained by paddling into the Vell Mari – an unusually large cave over 500 yards deep. But if you’re going to be out on the water all day, be sure to take plenty of sun cream with you.

Take a Ride on the Railway

After all that activity, both you and the children might just want to slow down the pace of your Majorca family holidays a little. If this is the case, sit back and relax as you take a ride on the infamous Soller railway train. The traditional wooden train dates back to 1912 and connects the sleepy town of Soller with the larger resort of Palma Mallorca. The journey will take you through rolling hills and beautiful countryside, and on a sunny, clear day you will be able to see for miles, before arriving in Palma Mallorca where you can spend the afternoon shopping and seeing the sights.

Taking Majorca family holidays can result in a great deal of excitement and use a great deal of energy. Sunny Soller is the ideal location to expend this energy in a peaceful and quiet resort. Away from the hustle and bustle of busier resorts, Porto Soller is surrounded by beautiful countryside and beach where you can explore, but also relax.