{"id":4997,"date":"2022-02-21T15:35:25","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T15:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calviabeach.com\/?page_id=4997"},"modified":"2022-02-21T15:35:25","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T15:35:25","slug":"water-sports","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swetele.com\/fr\/leisure-and-fun-activities\/water-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>Mallorca is the perfect holiday destination for watersports thanks to its warm summers, island breezes and scenic coastline.There are plenty of\u00a0watersports centres\u00a0offering equipment hire and lessons in activities like sailing, scuba diving, wakeboarding and kite surfing all around the island. Alternatively, thrill seekers can enjoy rides in speedboats, jet skis or banana boats.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"3\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">Popular Watersport hotspots in Mallorca<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Diving<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Try\u00a0Scuba diving\u00a0courses all around the coast of Mallorca; there should be one close to you wherever you are staying<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Kite-surfing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Try the wild and remote beach of\u00a0Son Serra de Marina\u00a0in the north east<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Sailing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Sailing\u00a0lessons and boat hire are possible in most of the marinas in Mallorca<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Snorkelling<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>You can hire snorkelling equipment in most resorts, the best snorkelling tends to be on the south coast and on the east coast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Surfing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Ride the waves at the\u00a0Surf simulator\u00a0in Magaluf<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Wakeboarding<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>There is a\u00a0Wake-boarding\u00a0centre in Alcudia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Windsurfing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Practise\u00a0Windsurfing\u00a0in the Bays of Palma &amp; Alcudia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Family watersports resorts<\/strong><br \/>\nMajor family resorts like\u00a0Port d&#8217;Alc\u00fadia and Magaluf have plenty of watersports to keep the kids entertained. Banana boats, ringos, parasailing and flying mattresses are among a range of inflatable fun to be had on the sea. Pedalos, paddleboards and kayaks are available for hire at most of the bigger resorts, usually from the beaches. This includes popular spots like Puerto Portals, Port de Pollen\u00e7a, Cala Millor, Cala d&#8217;Or and Porto Cristo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watersports on day trips<\/strong><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s often possible to borrow watersports gear from some of the\u00a0boat trip\u00a0or\u00a0yacht charter\u00a0companies on the island. The equipment may be included in part of your package but do remember to ask before taking your trip, so as not to miss out!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"var_4160\">Canoeing \/ Kayaking<\/h4>\n<p>People of all ages and abilities can explore Mallorca\u2019s beautiful coastline using a canoe or kayak. It&#8217;s possible to rent these from the various\u00a0watersports centres\u00a0and\u00a0beaches around the island\u00a0and either go off for an hour or take a full day with certified guides to see some of Mallorca\u2019s hidden treasures like its crystalline waters, cliffs, coves, caves and unspoilt bays.<\/p>\n<p>There are many locations around the island with kayaks and canoes to rent, but the north and east coasts are top destinations with their unique coastline and pretty little beaches.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"var_4025\">Diving &amp; Snorkelling<\/h4>\n<p>The whole family can enjoy snorkelling, a great way to begin your underwater adventures without travelling too far away from the comfort of the waters\u2019 surface. Many of the tourist shops in the resorts sell any snorkelling gear you need or try a sports shop if you want to invest in some better quality gear.<\/p>\n<p>Scuba diving is also a fantastic way to explore what lies below. There are various diving centres on the island that can sort you out with equipment and take you on excursions to show you the best areas to explore.<\/p>\n<p>For diving and snorkelling, try the east and the south coast of Mallorca.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"var_4169\">Flyboarding<\/h4>\n<p>Flyboarding (jetpack or hoverboard) has become a 21st-century international sensation in the watersports world. Imagine oversized boots affixed to your feet which allow you to be propelled into the sky above the water. Whilst not all watersports companies have this impressive piece of equipment, you will find more and more companies are investing on it because this surreal experience is becoming beyond popular. Popular destinations for this activity include\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seemallorca.com\/watersports\/port-calanova-watersports-cala-nova-698315\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Port\u00a0<\/a>Calanova (next to the bay of Palma), Port de Pollen\u00e7a and Port d&#8217;Alc\u00fadia.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"var_4232\">Jet-skiing<\/h4>\n<p>Jet ski rental can be found at most sailing centres in Mallorcan marinas, however, do check to see whether you need a license to ride alone as each jet ski centre has different rules, although quite often you don&#8217;t need you can go out with a licensed guide. Jet skiing is available in places like\u00a0Port Adriano\u00a0and\u00a0Port\u00a0Calanova.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that you have to stay 250m away from beaches and 50m from cliffs, 100m from other jet skis and 50m from diving buoys. It is also a legal requirement to wear a life-jacket.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"var_4233\">Other surface watersports<\/h4>\n<p>There is an abundance of towed and motorised watersports operators in Mallorca. Donuts, flying carpets, banana boats, torpedos&#8230; no matter how you like being pulled behind a speedboat, Ibiza has all the latest in inflatable fun. You can also rent seabobs \u2013 a kind of handheld underwater jetski- to cruise underwater. You could also use a seabob with scuba gear if you don\u2019t want to keep coming back up to the surface.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"var_4231\">Paddleboarding<\/h4>\n<p>Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is a super-popular global sport these days, often described as a cross between surfing and kayaking. It&#8217;s also a fun way to explore the immediate coastline. Whether going solo or with the whole family and friends, you will find paddle boards to hire on various beaches around the island, usually rented out by the hour. No previous experience is needed, just hop on the board and start paddling.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"var_4195\">Parasailing<\/h4>\n<p>Parasailing is a completely unique and incredible adventure. It\u2019s also one of the top ways to enjoy Mallorca\u2019s exhilarating coastline views as you experience flying 200 feet in the air whilst getting a real birds-eye view of what\u2019s going on below. Children must be 6 years old to try parasailing.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"var_4039\">Sailing &amp; yachting in Mallorca<\/h4>\n<p>There are plenty of sailing schools on the island that will accommodate all you budding sailors whatever your level. There\u2019s even an opportunity to take things to the next level by completing your qualified boating or sailing licenses in Mallorca. Palma,\u00a0Port\u00a0Calanova, Port de Pollen\u00e7a, Port d\u2019Andratx, Port d&#8217;Alc\u00fadia and Santa Pon\u00e7a have some of the best-known sailing schools on the island.<\/p>\n<p>Waterskiing &amp; Wakeboarding<\/p>\n<p>There are various places around the island to participate in some wakeboarding and waterskiing. Equipment can be hired on the major beaches and harbours, including Cala Millor, Ca&#8217;n Picafort, Cala Formentor, Magaluf, Palma Nova, Peguera, Playa de Palma, and Port de Pollen\u00e7a.<\/p>\n<p>Wakeboarders should head to Port d&#8217;Alc\u00fadia&#8217;s famous wakepark. It features a cableski with a slow and gentle pull for beginners as well as kickers and sliders for those who know what they&#8217;re doing!<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"var_4055\">Windsurfing &amp; Kiteboarding<\/h4>\n<p>There are various windsurfing and kiteboarding schools around the coastline, where it is possible to hire equipment and book tuition. The Bays of Palma\u00a0and Alc\u00fadia are the top destinations for their good, constant winds. Other beaches where windsurfing is available include Cala Millor, Cala d&#8217;Or, Ca&#8217;n Picafort, Cala Formentor, Magaluf, Palma Nova, Peguera, Playa de Palma, Port d&#8217;Alc\u00fadia, Port de Pollen\u00e7a, Puerto Portals and Santa Pon\u00e7a but do take care in the summer season when the beaches and sea are full of people.<\/p>\n<p>Keen windsurfers and kitesurfers tend to gather in Son Serra de Marina, on the northeast coast, five miles east of Can Picafort. This is a beautiful unspoilt beach with sand dunes, surf and a glorious mountain backdrop.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also possible to surf in Mallorca when conditions allow! Peguera, Cala Major, Sa Rapita, Ca&#8217;n Picafort and Sa Marina are some of the favourite spots where you will find surfers gathering on the odd day the surf is up. There is also an artificial wave machine (Flow Rider) at the Wave House in Magaluf where less experienced surfers can improve their skills.<\/p>\n<\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mallorca is the perfect holiday destination for watersports thanks to its warm summers, island breezes and scenic coastline.There are plenty of\u00a0watersports centres\u00a0offering equipment hire and lessons in activities like sailing, [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":4924,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4997","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/swetele.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4997"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/swetele.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/swetele.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swetele.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swetele.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4997"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/swetele.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4997\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swetele.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4924"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/swetele.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4997"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}