Family trip to Menorca with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

Menorka is a real paradise for lovers of active entertainment and beach holidays. Travelers with children are sure to like it here. The island has a few astounding water parks, one of the best being the Aqua Center. This center will please visitors with its variety of extraordinary water attractions and bright hills of different levels of complexity. The water park is attractive for its original landscape design. On its territory, there are swimming pools and playgrounds even for the youngest children. There is also an excellent café for guests.

The aqua park “Aquarock” situated in the resort of Kalan Bosch is equally attractive. It is largely focused on children, yet will be interesting for grown-ups too. There are excellent small pools with safe slides for kids and relaxation areas for genuine devotees of extreme sports in the aqua park. For the convenience of guests, there are a few comfortable cafes in the water park and even a shop where you can purchase interesting souvenirs.

Among the best water parks in the island, it is worth mentioning the Barceló Pueblo Water Park. This park will appeal to individuals who jump at the chance to relax in an uncrowded environment. The water park is quite small but at the same time, has everything you will require for a comfortable amusement. A shallow pool with fountains and slides is prepared for the kids here, while adults will like the extensive swimming pool and spacious sunbathing porches. On the territory of the water park, there are play areas for mini golf, and a bar. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

In the capital of the island, there is a wonderful zoo Lloc de Minorca which is also worth visiting by vacationers with children. Many inhabitants of this zoo are very friendly and tame. Guests are permitted to enter the aviary to some animals. Children can pet lemurs and feed goats. Visitors are allowed to hold some snakes in the terrarium. The zoo has an exceedingly fascinating collection of birds of prey. One of the most popular attractions among guests with children is the pavilion with monkeys. The zoo has a beautiful café where you can relax after a tour.

The island has exceptional facilities for active recreation. It would be interesting for nature enthusiasts to visit national parks and reserves. One of the most interesting to visit with children is S’Albufera des Grau Natural Park. This reserve is very large with an area of more than 5 000 hectares. Many interesting hiking routes are laid along the park’s region. While going along these routes, vacationers can see rare species of birds and admire the lovely turtles on the coast. There is a small museum on the territory of the park dedicated to the widely varied vegetation of these places.

Tourists with school-age children should definitely visit the Menorca a Caballo center which operates in the capital. It organizes fascinating horse tours. In the center, all those who want to, can learn the basics of riding. An ordinary tour of the horse-breeding center will also give a lot of impressions.

Children are always difficult to attract to the study of historical sites. They will be able to visit the most ancient castle on the island of Menorca – Castell de Sant Nicolau. This fortress is located near the coast. It is perfectly preserved to our days. The adjoining territory of the castle is well equipped for recreation. There are spacious observation platforms with benches, as well as many paths along which children can run and play active games. Recreation with children on the island of Menorca definitely should not be limited to beach activities alone.