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If there’s one thing we’ve learned living in Colònia de Sant Jordi, it’s that the south of Mallorca is one of the easiest places in Spain to travel with a baby: calm, shallow water, a mild climate, short distances and everything close by. Every summer we see families arrive with prams and travel cots and leave delighted. Here’s the local guide to doing it well.
- Best months: late May, June and September (warm water, fewer people, gentler heat).
- Beaches: Es Port and Es Dolç, shallow and calm; Es Trenc for the wow factor.
- Where to stay: an apartment beats a hotel — kitchen, space, washing machine, flexible hours.
- Everything close: supermarket, pharmacy and clinic within a few minutes.
- Free parking all over Colònia de Sant Jordi.
To Es Port beach
To the supermarket
To pharmacy / clinic
Data: Open-Meteo.
Best time to go
Late May and June are our top recommendation for a first trip with a baby: the water is already comfortable, the beaches aren’t crowded and the temperatures are lovely for walks, with everything open but without the summer rush. September and early October also work beautifully — the sea keeps its summer warmth, there are fewer tourists and the cooler nights help the baby sleep. In July and August the island is gorgeous but hotter and busier, so plan around early mornings and quiet afternoons.
Baby-friendly beaches
The key with little ones is a gentle, shallow entry to the water. Three that work perfectly:
Es Port
Calm, clear water where you can walk metres out with the water still at your knees — perfect for a baby’s first taste of the sea. Fine sand, some natural shade and sheltered from the north wind. The first beach we recommend to families staying with us.
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Es Dolç, a short walk away, is even calmer — a local families’ secret, with water as still as a natural pool and very fine sand, ideal if your baby is getting used to salt water for the first time. And Es Trenc, about 10 minutes by car, is the “Caribbean” one: three kilometres of white sand and shallow turquoise water. It’s huge, so you always find a quiet corner; bring water, food and portable shade, as services are limited, and note the walk from the car park is over sand (a little awkward with a pram).
The southern sun is stronger than it looks. Always bring high-factor baby sun cream, a hat and a UV top, and portable shade — natural shade on these beaches is scarce.
Where to stay and nearby services
After years watching families, we’re convinced an apartment beats a hotel with a baby, especially on a first trip. You get your own kitchen (baby meals at their pace, bottles at any hour, fresh fruit on hand), space to move (room to crawl and to park the pram), a washing machine (a blessing with sun-cream and sand), and flexible hours with no fixed hotel mealtimes.
And in Colònia de Sant Jordi everything is close. The Eroski City supermarket is a few steps away for nappies or baby food; the Farmacia Colònia de Sant Jordi (Av. Marquès del Palmer 8), now run by Laura Riera Oliver, a pharmacist and nutritionist, gives friendly advice in several languages; and Clinic Balear on Carrer Estanys is a private medical centre right in town, alongside the public health centre. For real emergencies, the nearest hospital is in Palma, about 40 minutes away.
What to pack
Our advice: less clothing, more of the specific items that can be pricier or harder to find here. For the beach — baby sun cream (SPF 50+), portable shade or a beach tent (better than a parasol: it shelters from wind and gives an enclosed spot for a nappy change or a nap), a hat and UV top, and a small inflatable pool to ease your baby into salt water. For the apartment — a portable safety barrier (there are terraces), socket and corner protectors, and a night light. Nappies, wipes, basic baby food and creams you’ll find easily in the supermarkets here.
Family activities
With a baby the plans slow down, in a good way. The harbour promenade is flat and pram-friendly, with shaded benches and terraces to stop and feed or change the baby — little ones love watching the boats. The Ses Salines visitor centre (the Cabrera National Park aquarium) in town is small, air-conditioned and pram-accessible, perfect for the hottest hours: babies are mesmerised by the fish. And a gentle walk in the Es Trenc salt flats (Flor de Sal runs guided visits of about an hour) is lovely at dawn or dusk, often with flamingos.
Family-friendly restaurants
La Sal is our first recommendation for families: high chairs, room for prams and a big terrace where the baby can move if restless. Port Blau is very used to families, with good sharing paellas and flexible timings. And Cassai, by the sea, is perfect for an early dinner watching the sunset, with a children’s menu and simple options for little ones. Here you never have to apologise if the baby cries or needs changing — we’re all used to families, most places have high chairs and some even a play area.
Getting around
Having your own car makes a real difference with a baby: controlled air conditioning, space for all the gear, and the freedom to keep going if the baby falls asleep. Autos Verger Rent a Car on Avinguda Primavera is a good local option, used to families and usually with baby seats (book ahead). Parking in Colònia is free everywhere. From here you can do easy day trips under half an hour: Santanyí (Saturday market), Campos and Ses Salines village — all at the relaxed pace a baby needs. If you want quieter shores, see our guide to the best family beaches.
What to avoid, and a daily rhythm
A few things to skip: long boat trips — the Cabrera excursion is beautiful but a lot of hours for a baby; very crowded beaches in August (go early or choose a calmer one); hilly villages like Valldemossa or Deià, tough with a pram (use a carrier); and dinner without a booking in summer. A rhythm that works: relaxed breakfast in the apartment, beach 9-12, lunch and the sacred midday siesta 12-15 (the heat peaks then), a second outing 15-18, an evening stroll and early dinner. Less planning, more time to enjoy each moment. For the numbers side of the trip, see how much a week can cost.
Plan ahead if you’re coming in high season: the best family apartments book up early, and having everything organised means less to worry about once you arrive.
FAQ
Is the south of Mallorca good for a baby?
Very. It has calm, shallow beaches, a mild climate, short distances and everything close by (supermarket, pharmacy, clinic). It’s quiet and easy to do on foot, ideal for a first trip with a little one.
When is the best time to go with a baby?
Late May, June and September are ideal: the water is already pleasant, there are fewer people and the heat isn’t punishing. In July and August plan around early mornings and a midday siesta.
Apartment or hotel with a baby?
For most families an apartment works better: your own kitchen for the baby’s meals and bottles, more space to crawl and store the pram, a washing machine, and flexible hours with no fixed mealtimes.
Sources: official sources (town hall, transport and agencies), Google Maps and first-hand local knowledge. Reviewed August 2026.
Who it’s for (and who it isn’t)
Great if you travel with babies and want safe beaches and tips.
Skip it if you travel without kids: see the general guides.
Local tip: shallow, sandy beaches (Es Dolç, the village beach); go first thing, with a parasol, and avoid the strong sun.
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