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Watersport Things To Do in Palma de Mallorca — 5 of Our Favourites

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Clearly, one of the biggest draws to Mallorca is mooching in the sun by the pool or on one of its world-renowned beaches, perhaps with a chilled G&T in hand, and why not?

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Mallorca Activities Guide.

Coasteering, Palma de Mallorca

1. Coasteering

Location
Palma de Mallorca

An exhilarating rock and water activity suitable for families and adrenaline-junkies, a great way to explore the coastline of Mallorca.

What better way to spend an incredible morning with friends and family than exploring the Mallorcan coastline. With a range of trips to choose from there is something for everyone.

Wearing sturdy footwear, wetsuits, and helmets, you will travel along a section of coastline. You will enjoy a range of experiences including rock climbing, scrambling and sea jumping from different heights, diving, deep-water soloing, abseiling and ziplining and depending on the location you may also explore terrestrial or aquatic caves

Whether you are staying in the North, South or East there is a location to suit you.

This activity is suitable for anyone over the age of 10 and able to swim.

Canyoning, Mallorca Island

2. Canyoning, Mallorca Island

Location
Palma de Mallorca

Enjoy an exhilarating day trekking and scrambling through gorges, waterfalls and jumping into giant rock pools.

With a wide range of Canyons to explore from beginner level to advanced what better way to spend an incredible day with friends and family.

Wearing sturdy footwear, wetsuits, and helmets, you will make your way through the canyon with an expert guide. You will enjoy a range of experiences including sliding down natural rock formations, jumping into giant rock pool and abseiling (optional on some of the trips).

Wherever you are staying on the island there is a location to suit you and some of the locations also have the option to return by boat.

This activity is suitable for anyone over the age of 12 who can swim.

Private Swimming Lessons, Palma de Mallorca

3. Private Swimming Lessons

Location
Palma de Mallorca

Lessons delivered at your villa pool by qualified, insured and highly experienced instructors.

This company has been providing expert private swimming tuition since 2007.

They place a strong emphasis on safety both in and around the water. Gentle, caring and calm teaching methods are the basis of all lessons, which are paced to meet the needs of each individual. They offer oodles of encouragement for those who are capable, yet lacking confidence and employ express teaching methods for those who are confident swimmers but looking to refine their skills.

Whether you or your child are learning to swim for the first time or looking to build your confidence in the water, want to overcome a fear or improve a stroke, they can instruct you. The instructors teach children through play and encourage enjoyment of the sensations of being in the water. This is crucial as children’s first experiences of the water can define their relationship with it for life. They are committed to making that relationship a positive one.

They offer a wide range of services; truly something for everybody. Parent and baby swim classes from four weeks old, swimming lessons for children, adults and those with additional needs.

Jetski Hire & Tours, Cala Nova (Mallorca)

4. Jet Ski Hire & Tours

Location
Illetes

Whiz around the local coastline with friends and family

You can choose to hire a jet ski for as long as you want in 20-minute blocks and explore the coastline on your own or with a friend. Alternatively, if you prefer to be shown around then you can choose to join one of the guided tours.

On the 30 minute tour you will see lovely beaches and stop at a cave.

On the 1 hour tour you will also see lovely beaches, see the cave next to Marivent Palace and stop for a refreshing swim.

Please note that the Jet ski excursion is dependent on weather and sea state.

No experience required, you will be given a short briefing and then you are on your way!

Flyboarding, Cala Nova (Mallorca)

5. Flyboard, Cala Nova (Mallorca)

Location
Illetes

Why not have an adventure and try the new water sport, Flyboard? Located in Port Calanova which has the perfect conditions to try this fun and exciting sport.

After a briefing with your instructor, you'll jump on the Launch-Boat with your friend and take turns to fly! Instead of flying in a far distance off the beach on your own you will go out for a Chill & Fly Session in a group of up to eight people per boat. You can chill out on the Launch Boat with your friends, take action shots of your flying friends and they will do the same when it is time for you to fly!

Their professional instructors will always be close by to guide you and make sure you have the best experience possible. However, it is much easier than it looks, so you'll find you will be flying in a matter of minutes with the 215 horsepower of the Seadoo Jetski.

What's Included:

  • Up to 2 hours on the Launch-Boat
  • Personal FlyBoard course with Certified Instructor
  • Brand new equipment
  • Cold drinks and music on the Launch-Boat
  • Waterproof cams taking pictures and videos
  • FREE-WiFi to share pictures on Facebook or Instagram
  • Waterproof cases for your phone available

You can book a private session for up to 4 people which includes a total of 1 hour on the flyboard between you or you can join a group and pay a per person price for either a 15-minute or 30-minute lesson. The trips run at 11:00, 13:00 or 15:00.