There’s plenty to keep kids happy in and around Portocolom, from seaside adventures to relaxed exploring
Walk the Port Promenade: A flat, scenic route lined with fishing boats, llaüts, and ice cream stops. Perfect for a morning buggy stroll, scooter ride, or family cycle.

Snorkelling & Rock Pooling: The rocky edges around both beaches, along with the nearby craggy cliffs, are perfect for curious kids with masks or nets. The stretch from the old town around to the far side of the marina is ideal for sandy strolls with a bucket in hand—great for spotting crabs, small fish, and the occasional sea cucumber.
Take a Boat Trip: Families can rent a small boat (with or without a licence), book a skippered catamaran cruise, or join a speedboat adventure tour to nearby sea caves. The coastline is gentle and scenic, with turquoise water and hidden coves perfect for paddling. Most half-day trips leave from the main harbour and often include snorkelling gear and drinks on board.
Kayak or SUP rental: Rent equipment by the hour from two water-sports centres on the harbour, you can cruise around the sheltered marina Swallows-and-Amazon-style or join a more adventurous guided tour. Best enjoyed early in the day when the sea is calmest and generally suited to children over 8yrs.

Bike Rides & Mini Adventures: Portocolom’s mostly flat terrain and quiet roads make it ideal for family bike rides. Hire bikes in town or on the road towards Cala Marçal, while there is some traffic, there is a dedicated cycle path around the marina and the roads in town are generally quiet and easy to navigate, with plenty of places to stop and take in the sea views.

Older kids on wheels might enjoy following the harbour past the marina out to the Portocolom lighthouse. looping around the headland with a break for cliff-top whale spotting! While younger ones can stick to shorter harbour rides with café stops along the way. The old town area is also lovely for a slow cruise enjoying its colourful streets and traditional fishermen’s houses.
Tucked into the cliffs across the bay from the lighthouse, the Foradada Cave Lookout is a natural sea cave just off the coastal path, offering one of the best viewpoints in Portocolom. The name Foradada means “pierced” in Catalan – you’ll see why when you spot the dramatic hole in the rock, framing deep blue sea views. It’s not suitable for young kids or pushchairs (uneven, rocky ground and cliff edges), but older children and teens will love the sense of adventure (it’s tricky to find!) plus the photos are worth the scramble. Best visited in the morning or golden hour.

Nearby Excursions: Just a 20-minute drive from Portocolom, Cala d’Or has a buzzy holiday resort vibe, with whitewashed buildings, palm-lined streets, and plenty of tourist-friendly fun for kids. There’s no shortage of family restaurants, ice cream stops, and souvenir shops, along with a string of sandy coves perfect for beach-hopping. It’s also home to Fantasy Park, where trampolines, mini-golf, and playgrounds offer easy entertainment for younger children and are perfect to burn off end of the day energy after dinner.
A little further inland, Santanyí is a charming town known for its lively (but busy) market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, great boutiques, and pretty old centre—about a 30-minute drive from Portocolom.
For a nature fix, Parc Natural de Mondragó is just 10 minutes beyond Cala d’Or, with two glorious family friendly beaches and shaded walking trails perfect for off-season strolls. And for adventurers, the Castell de Santueri—a clifftop fortress with sweeping views—is around 25 minutes away and perfect for a bit of climbing and exploring.
For a full fun day out, Portocristo is just 30 minutes away and makes an easy excursion with kids. Visit on market day (Sundays), explore the spectacular Coves del Drac, or head to Dinosaurland for a few hours of prehistoric fun.