something different in Mallorca

Beaker99

Anyone got any fun or quirky family things to do in Mallorca that's different to all the normal excursions?

All ideas greatfully received!!

richardw

There are some great coastal walks up at Cala Ratjada.

Obviously_the_best

We went driving through a mountain tunnel totally in the dark ... that was a bit of an adrenaline rush.

Only because I could find the headlights switch in the hire car though. Not recommended for safety reasons

Beaker99

HAHA!! we did EXACTLY the same thing!! Was that the tunnel on the way to cap formentor?

Wife's a very nervous passenger and it pushed her right over the edge!!

lea2012

We stayed in Palma Nova last year and hired a mini trike / go kart for a couple of hours which was a good laugh.

You can also hire a Segway in Palma, toward Portixol marina.

Or maybe a helicopter ride? Beer bike tour? Take a look here : http://www.yougodo.com/en/Unusual-things-to-do-in-Palma-de-Mallorca/Search.aspx?l=2512989&d=100&c=114

Campanet Caves makes a great alternative to the Caves of Drach, not as touristy too. And there is a company that can arrange more active days out too such as mountain biking, caving, climbing etc but I can't remember their name, just google it and I am sure you will find it.

Beaker99

Thanks Lea - i'll take a loom at those. Like the idea of some different caves. Really didnt like caves del drach, just herded in and out, so will look at your suggestion.

judy2357

We drove to this lovely little cove and whilst sitting in a cafe eating our chips, suddenly realised we were surrounded by papparazzi with the most fantastic zoom cameras filming someone the other side of the cove, so up I got with my little pink samsung only to realise Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta Jones and their children were eating in the restaurant opposite and were coming down the steps to jump into their dingy.

Its a beautiful cove worth visiting.

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c9/EmbarcadorcalaDei%25C3%25A0.JPG&imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dei%25C3%25A0&h=194&w=259&tbnid=C1UeZZvJ041cdM:&zoom=1&tbnh=110&tbnw=146&usg=__Tu6eixVpIku3HreulzfBRpi-EFU=&docid=R75tePzTTWyaeM&itg=1

judy2357

This is another of my favourite out of the way places, not that exciting for children but we love it there.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Cala+Figuera,+Illes+Balears,+Spain/@39.330686,3.170242,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m5!1e2!3m3!1s63319475!2e1!3e10!4m2!3m1!1s0x12965424c9cecbbb:0x0a02af717f5740e0!6m1!1e1

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If you are in Alcudia or Peurto Pollennsa there is a coach firm called No Frills Excusions, http://www.nofrills-excursions.com/ they do a Rural trip that takes you to differant villages and markets etc andf you learn about the differant food and buy it for a BBQ at a farm in the mountains. Food and drink included at 26 euros. Very differant and enjoyable. Have a look

Beaker99

Thanks for everyones fantastic replies!! Really appreciated!

Lincoln_Imp

Some more caves to look at
http://www.cuevasdearta.com/en/