Mallorca has a great variety of canyons suitable from beginner level to advanced, with each of them offering a unique experience.
You'll descend into the canyon in several ways - walking, jumping, swimming, abseiling, sliding, etc. This dynamic and fun activity can be done during both the dry or rainy seasons. Canyoning is considered a risky sport and it is essential to have the knowledge necessary to carry out this activity safely. Therefore for those who have not tried it before will need to do choose the beginner options.
The trips take place in canyons at the following locations Biniarix, Deia, Escora, Orient, Soller and Valldemossa.
Canyoning is suitable for all abilities from the age of 10 upwards, however, you must be able to swim and have a reasonable level of fitness. Depending on the canyon and level you choose there will be a walk in which can be as little as 5 minutes or as long as 1hr30.
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.
Mallorca is the perfect holiday destination for watersports thanks to its warm summers, island breezes and scenic coastline.
There are plenty of watersports centres offering equipment hire and lessons in activities like sailing, scuba diving, wakeboarding and kite surfing all around the island. Alternatively, thrill seekers can enjoy rides in speedboats, jet skis or banana boats.
Popular Watersport hotspots in Mallorca
Diving
Try Scuba diving courses all around the coast of Mallorca; there should be one close to you wherever you are staying
Major family resorts like Port d'Alcúdia and Magaluf have plenty of watersports to keep the kids entertained. Banana boats, ringos, parasailing and flying mattresses are among a range of inflatable fun to be had on the sea. Pedalos, paddleboards and kayaks are available for hire at most of the bigger resorts, usually from the beaches. This includes popular spots like Puerto Portals, Port de Pollença, Cala Millor, Cala d'Or and Porto Cristo.
Watersports on day trips
It's often possible to borrow watersports gear from some of the boat trip or yacht charter companies on the island. The equipment may be included in part of your package but do remember to ask before taking your trip, so as not to miss out!
Beach watersports
From jetskiing and flyboarding to pedal boats, banana boats and doughnuts, there are more than enough watersports to keep you and the family entertained in the summer months (April-October). It's usually the more commercial beaches and marinas that offer watersports. In the west of the island, try Magaluf, Santa Ponça and Palma Nova. In the north, there are plenty of activities to get involved in around Alcúdia and ort de Pollença’s beaches. You might struggle to find such activities on the beaches of the island's east coast as they are smaller, more tranquil destinations. You will also find volleyball nets on some of the larger beaches on the island, which are available for the general public to use. This is a great spontaneous activity for families looking to stretch their legs whilst taking a break from the sun loungers.
