12 Things to Do with Kids in Menorca

Although not everything you can see and do in Menorca is specifically geared towards children, there are plenty of options if you are travelling with them.

You can explore the whole island to get to know it thoroughly, as well as do other fun activities such as visiting zoos or going to a go-kart track. Keep reading if you want to find out about some of the things you can do with children from the moment you arrive on the island.

Kayak excursions are one of the most popular adventures on the island. Children love this experience because, in addition to being in direct contact with nature, they get to practise what is, for them, an extreme sport. It is ideal for showing them the wonders of Menorca's waters.

It is a safe activity that can be enjoyed as a family and that children will always want to repeat. If you book a kayaking tour in Menorca, you will be offering your children a unique and unrivalled experience. And don't worry, because you will have experts and guides from the island who will help you with safety instructions.

Given the geography of the island, it's clear that many of the most beautiful and idyllic beaches are truly inaccessible. The best thing to do is to hop on a boat and take a boat trip around Menorca to discover the island's most remote, hidden and restricted beaches. I can assure you that the children will love it.

You can suggest an adventure to the little ones in which they will discover new places they have never seen before, and for that reason they will embark on a boat trip in search of new territories. This presentation is sure to captivate them and they will thoroughly enjoy going on a boat trip to these unspoilt beaches in Menorca. In addition, this activity has all the necessary safety measures in place to make it suitable even for babies.

Snorkelling is a fun and exciting activity that allows you to learn a little more about the flora and fauna found below the sea surface at shallow depths. If you book a snorkelling tour in Menorca, you won't regret it, because it's an activity that children love as it gives them the opportunity to experience marine life first-hand.

Many places on the island are equipped with the ideal equipment for this activity. In this article, you will find the best places to go snorkelling in Menorca so that you can choose where to go with the little ones.
This adventure is incredible because you will be amazed when you see all the species that live under the sea!

One of the most unique and special activities you can do on the island with your children is to book a stargazing tour in Menorca. In an experience lasting about 2 hours, you will be able to see, in one of the places with the least light pollution on the island, the beaches of Algaiarens, in La Vall, with maximum clarity, stars, constellations, other planets and any other astronomical phenomenon that may occur at the time.

Astronomical binoculars and telescopes are used for this activity to get a better night view for stargazing in this privileged location. Without a doubt, it will be a night your little ones will never forget.

Details of interest

• Where is it? Algaiarens Beaches, in La Vall.
• Price: around €32
• Timetable: at night

A super fun activity that children are sure to love is booking a Mahón cheese workshop. For about two and a half hours, you will learn how to make the delicious cheese typical of the Menorca area, and best of all, with your little ones!

A family activity that will have you laughing out loud. The experience also includes a guided tour of the farm and, to finish on a high note, a cheese tasting.

Menorca is the island of seven lighthouses, so taking the route to visit each one is a must for anyone visiting the island. It is one of the best tours you can do with children; they will have a lot of fun and enjoy the spectacular views offered by each of the island's lighthouses.

• Artrutx Lighthouse: due to its location, this lighthouse is perfect to visit during your trip to Ciutadella de Menorca. It is one of the most famous on the island and you can use it as the starting point for your lighthouse tour.
• Punta de sa Farola: the next stop on the tour is about 20 km from the Artrutx lighthouse, and is called Punta de sa Farola. You and your children will love this interesting lighthouse because of its shape and because, unlike other lighthouses, it is located within the island's urban landscape.
• Punta Nati: Perhaps one of the most visited, the Punta Nati Lighthouse is ideal for treating the children to a spectacular view of the sunset.
• Cap de Cavalleria: Perched on one of the island's most beautiful cliffs is the not-so-modest 15-metre-high Cap de Cavalleria lighthouse. It is one of the most beautiful spots to visit, and part of its grandeur is conveyed by its elegant white walls. Children love this lighthouse especially because of its imposing appearance.
• Favàritx Lighthouse: This popular lighthouse is located just 17 km from Mahón. It was one of the first to be built in the Balearic Islands and is undoubtedly one of the most representative.
• San Carles Lighthouse: although access is restricted, it can be seen from afar. This lighthouse is run by the military institutions that guard the Castle of San Felipe.
• Illa de l'Aire: Just opposite the Punta Prima residential area is one of the most special lighthouses on the island, Illa de l'Aire. It is so special because access to it is practically impossible. The only way to see it is to get as close as possible by boat and view it from afar. Searching for the lighthouse in the vastness of the island is one of the most incredible experiences for children.

And if that weren't enough, an unbeatable activity that couldn't be left off the list is eating ice cream to beat the heat, especially in the summer. You can take the children for ice cream on the Fornells seafront promenade, one of the most vibrant and beautiful on the island.

It's a quiet activity that you can do at any time of day, although it's definitely perfect after a busy day visiting other places on the island. There's nothing better than ice cream to relieve tension before going to sleep.

Details of interest

• Where is it? Around the town of Fornells.
• Price: Entry to the port is free, the price of ice cream varies depending on the place and the type of ice cream.
• Opening hours: All day and part of the night.

One of the must-see stops while visiting Menorca with the little ones is undoubtedly Menorca Castle. Inside the facilities, which opened in the 1980s, children will have a great time enjoying unique experiences.

One of the interesting attractions inside the castle is the go-kart track. It's a real extreme sports experience that you can enjoy with your children, and they'll love it. Before entering the track, the managers of this attraction provide all the necessary safety measures to avoid any inconvenience. Inside the venue, there is also a wide range of cuisine to please the palates of adults and children alike.

Details of interest

• Where is it? C/ General Km. 35 in Ciutadella.
• Price: From €12 for ten minutes of karting.
• Opening hours: Thursday to Tuesday from 10:00 to 19:00.

The Jeep Safari is always an excellent option when you go to Menorca with children (and without them too)... Having the opportunity to tour the entire island, including areas that are restricted to other visitors, is an experience you cannot miss.

This activity is available for children over 5 years old, so if you decide to embark on this adventure with your little ones, first make sure they meet the age requirement. The little ones will love riding in a vehicle designed to handle rough terrain, which is an unparalleled adventure for them. The jeep safari is available in two formats:

• A tour of little-visited places, which takes you to those parts of the island that are little known but still open to the public.
• Tour of restricted or prohibitedareas, which takes you to places that are closed to the general public and can only be visited on a jeep safari tour.

The Binissuès Museum could not be left off this list, as it is one of the favourite places for children. All children who visit the museum are amazed by the experience.

During your visit to the Binissuès Museum, you will have the opportunity to see 8,000 different species of insects from Menorca and around the world, all preserved in perfect condition. You will be able to see the rarest and largest animals in the world and witness an unparalleled spectacle of what life was like in the countryside in the 1700s and 1800s.

You will have the opportunity to see all the animals on the farm with your children, such as goats, sheep, horses, cows... On the tour of the farmhouse and manor house. And what's more, you can eat inside the grounds!

Details of interest

• Where is it? Ctra. Mahón-Ciutadella km 31.6 (Els Alocs turn-off)
• Price: From €18.
• Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

If there's one thing Menorca has plenty of, it's water parks. If you want to treat the little ones to an adventure, don't hesitate to take them to one. There are lots of water parks to choose from all over the island. At most of them , the price of admission depends on the age of the person or child.

Some of the water parks you can take the little ones to are:

• Barcelo Pueblo Menorca Water Park
• Aquarock
• Splash
• Marina Park Hotel Water Park
• Aqua Centre
• Carema Splash Park

Depending on how long you are staying in Menorca with the children, you can give yourself the opportunity to visit at least two or three of them.

If there's one thing children can't resist, it's visiting the zoo and seeing lots of different animals. This is a unique activity that you can't miss if you're visiting Menorca with young children.

At Lloc Zoo in Menorca, they can see countless wonderful animals with unique characteristics.

Part of the fun of this place is that not only can you see different species of animals, but you can also visit natural history museums and a paintball range to round off a wonderful day of unlimited fun. I can assure you that the children will enjoy all the activities that Lloc has to offer.

Details of interest

• Where is it? Carretera General Km 7. L'Argentina. Menorca.
• Price: General admission costs from €14, children can enter for €9.
• Opening hours: Open almost every day of the year, from 10:00 to 18:00.