Balearic Islands

The Balearic Islands are one of the most reliable Mediterranean choices for families travelling with autistic children. With short flight times from the UK, familiar resort infrastructure, clear daily routines around food and beach life, and a wide choice of accommodation styles, they offer sunshine without unnecessary complexity.

This category brings together all of our guides to the Balearic Islands, including Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza. You’ll find step-by-step planning advice, airport and flight tips, suggestions on where to base yourself, realistic activity ideas and honest reflections on what works well (and what can be overwhelming).

For many families, the Balearics offer a helpful balance: enough facilities to feel safe and supported, but enough space to slow down and regulate. Whether you are looking for quiet coves, walkable resort towns, villa stays, or large family-friendly hotels with predictable routines, this section will help you plan with clarity and confidence.

Work through the guides in order and you can build a full Balearic Islands trip that feels manageable, structured and genuinely enjoyable for your whole family.