Water sports for children in Playa de Muro cover a wide variety of disciplines and are ideal for all ages. Adventure, fun, and sports! Assuming the minimum age is when they can swim, boys and girls ages 6 and up can learn and practice water sports in the Bay of Alcudia, Mallorca. Discover the best water sports for children in Mallorca and let them explore the sea and much more!
Getting started with water sports
Watersports Mallorca has its base and water sports school in Playa de Muro. A beautiful white sand beach, crystal-clear waters, and shallow depths make this the ideal place to start and practice any sport. The fact that the water is very shallow near the shore is an advantage for the little ones to practice safely, keeping in mind that it’s ideal for them to already know how to swim before starting any of the activities we offer. One of the advantages of learning a water sport or discipline at such an early age is the fact that learning is much faster and more agile than at older ages. Plus, it allows you to enjoy a lifelong hobby.
We’ll now outline the different disciplines we offer at Watersports Mallorca:
- Windsurfing
- Surfing
- Catamaran
- Paddle Surfing and Kayaking
- Wingsurfing and Wingfoiling
Activities we offer
Windsurfing Classes and Courses for Beginners and Advanced Levels
Our windsurfing courses are designed to start at the early age of 6. At this age, students are already able to understand wind direction, different sailing directions, and maneuvers to be performed. The goal is to enable students to navigate independently in a fun and safe way. In addition to learning basic nautical nomenclature and respect for the environment.
In Playa de Muro, during all the months of the summer season, from May to October, the thermal wind regime known as “Embat” predominates, with light breezes in the early morning and moderate winds of greater intensity from midday onwards. This allows us to schedule classes based on the students’ level, whether for beginners first thing in the morning or for advanced classes in the afternoons, starting during the middle of the day.
At Watersports Mallorca, we have the full range of equipment ideal for all ages, from boards of all sizes to sails of all sizes for everyone to enjoy.
Below we detail the course and private lesson options we offer in Playa de Muro:
- Windsurfing test lesson: This lasts 30 minutes and takes place from 10:00 a.m. daily.
- Windsurfing beginner course: 2-hour group courses daily from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The level is beginner and intermediate and can be booked from 1 to 5 days in length.
- Windsurfing advanced course: This two-hour daily group course for intermediate and advanced levels takes place between 1:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m., which is when the wind is strongest compared to the morning beginner’s course. It also lasts between one and five days.
- Private Windsurfing lessons: Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced windsurfer, private lessons accelerate your learning process. Even for children ages 6 or 7, personalized attention is available, with individual lessons or a maximum of two students per instructor.
Surf Classes and Courses
In Playa de Muro and the Bay of Alcudia, we can surf an average of 2 to 3 days a week during the season. Although the best months for surfing are winter, from April to October we also have waves that allow us to offer classes and beginner courses. With a shallow, white sand bottom, our surf school is ideal for children ages 6 and up. The surf is generally close to the shore, and the waves are never too large or powerful, making this practice easier, and it is also highly popular among the general public.
We have foam boards in all sizes, ideal for surf schools.
- Surf beginner course: mainly for beginners and intermediate levels. This group course lasts 2 hours and runs all day.
- Private Surf lesson: For any level and ideal for very young children who need personalized attention. La duración es de 1h y se puede reservar a cualquier hora del día disponible.
Catamaran Classes and Courses
Watersports Mallorca offers Hobie Cat 15 boats, ideal for classes, excursions, and group outings for all levels of sailing. As this is a shared boat, the same instructor teaches the classes on board, facilitating communication and providing safety for the group. Catamaran lessons are ideal for children aged 8 and up, although we do offer family excursions for children under that age accompanied by adults.
In the morning, we offer introductory courses, and in the afternoon, when the winds increase, we offer advanced courses and excursions.
- Beginner and advanced courses: With 2-hour outings, group courses are offered from 1 to 5 days in length. Nomenclature, directions, maneuvers… endless possibilities for the little ones.
- Private Catamaran lesson: Private lessons can have up to 2 or 3 students on board accompanied by their instructor. From the most basic beginner’s experience to trapeze and gennaker sailing, no matter your level, you can take your boat to the next level at Playa de Muro!
- Catamaran Excursion with Skipper: Accompanied by our instructors, you’ll sail through the Bay of Alcudia and its idyllic corners, taking advantage of the constant thermal wind. With up to 4 or 5 people on board, families with children aged 1 or 2 can also take part in this exciting adventure together.
Paddle Surfing and Kayaking
The so-called “sea bikes” are very popular with all audiences. Children under 8, for example, can now paddleboard with their equipment, whether on a paddleboard or kayak. And if the children are younger, they can accompany the adults.
Playa de Muro is an ideal place to learn and practice these disciplines, especially in the mornings. Before midday and the arrival of the thermal wind “Embat”, the absence of wind and waves make this environment the ideal place for enjoyment with family or a group of friends.
We have lightweight SUP boards and individual kayaks, the perfect equipment for all levels.
- Paddleboard and Kayak rentals: Equipment is available for rent at any time of day, although mornings tend to have calmer sea conditions. We have a variety of boards and paddle sizes for all ages.
- Manta Ray Class and Tour: This tour takes place in the morning at 10:00 a.m. It consists of a short class for those who have never practiced, and then the group outing to the sea. Since there’s no wind at that time, the sandy bottom of Playa de Muro is perfectly visible, making it easy to spot everything from starfish and various species of fish to rays dozing on the seabed, as well as cormorants at the exit of S’Albufera Natural Park. The little ones in the house who are not yet able to paddle independently can come accompanied on the adult boards and enjoy the show just the same.
Wingsurfing and Wingfoil Classes and Courses
This new discipline, which we have been practicing for just three years, has a learning methodology similar to windsurfing. In addition, it requires similar wind conditions. However, it is ideal for students from about 8 years old, who are usually a little bigger than 6-year-olds, for example. At Playa de Muro, we have all the ideal equipment for all ages and all levels. From boards with volume and centerboard to very small boards with foil. The wings, already very light, come in all sizes to take advantage of all types of wind intensity and body weight.
- Wingsurfing and Wingfoiling courses: Classes last 2 hours each and are designed for all levels, from the most basic beginner to the most advanced. Here we combine the equipment according to the level, starting with larger boards with a centerboard and then moving on to lighter boards with foils to be able to glide and fly over the sea.
- Private Wingsurfing and Wingfoil lessons: For all levels of riding and all ages. We adapt our schedule to the goals we’re aiming for, allowing us to enjoy everything from a light breeze to a powerful thermal wind starting at midday.
Conclusion
To conclude our article, we’ll highlight the conditions offered by Playa de Muro and the Bay of Alcudia, not only for children’s sailing, but also as a first-class family tourism destination. Along with the long white sand beach, the longest in the Balearic Islands, and its crystal-clear waters, there is an excellent range of accommodation and services. The hotel scene in Playa de Muro is undoubtedly the best in all of Mallorca, both in terms of tradition and quality. In addition, the beach has one of the best and most modern water lifeguard services in natural areas. A guarantee for those who want to enjoy the sea and the beach.
