Mallorca with Kids – Family Guide for Expats

Mallorca is a fantastic place for families with children. Sun, beaches, nature and good infrastructure make family life here very attractive.

Childcare

• Guardería (nursery, 0-3): Private: 300-600 euros/month. Public: cheaper but limited places
• Escoleta (preschool, 3-6): Part of most schools, free in public system

Schools

Mallorca offers international schools and a free public school system.

Activities for kids

• Beaches: Shallow, child-friendly beaches: Alcúdia, Es Trenc, Cala Agulla
• Water parks: Western Water Park (Calvià), Aqualand (Arenal)
• Palma Aquarium
• Katmandu Park (Calvià)
• Hiking: Easy family hikes in Serra de Tramuntana
• Caves: Coves del Drac (Manacor)

Child healthcare

Paediatricians are available through the public system. Children are covered under their parents’ social security. Some English-speaking paediatricians practise privately in Palma.

Family benefits

• Child allowance: Income-dependent
• Maternity deduction: 100 euros/month for working mothers with children under 3
• School meal subsidies

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