The word "ranch" is commonly associated with a farm in the Western United States. But the Spaniards created the first ranches in America, and the word is of Spanish origin. If you want to show your child what a cowboy's job is, take him to Rancho Grande Mallorca, Spain. On a farm in the northeast of Mallorca, you can ride horses, get acquainted with domestic animals and learn how to wear a cowboy hat.
However, the main focus here is on something other than the hat. The main thing is thoroughbred, well-groomed and well-trained horses that will obey even a young and inexperienced rider. You must climb into the saddle (the ranch staff will help) and hit the road. Real cowboys will accompany you.
The travel route passes through picturesque places: past the mountains, a pine forest, and the coast. At the same time, you can see how the farm area is arranged. If you do not want to survey the surroundings on horseback, why not transfer to a cowboy carriage?
This active family holiday in Mallorca is perfect if you come to the island with relatively mature children. With the little ones, you can stay at Rancho Grande and meet the animals in the mini zoo. The main attraction is the French trotters, which the owners have been breeding since 1963. But there are also cows, ponies, goats, black Majorcan pigs, llamas, donkeys and poultry. Monkeys and parrots, peacocks and ostriches are no strangers to them.
Rancho Grande Mallorca has a barbecue area and restaurant with a grill menu. While adults enjoy properly roasted meats, children can have fun in the Chiquipark playground or go down the water slide. They're even allowed to run amok in the saloon because it is a giant inflatable trampoline. In the evening, you can listen to country music in the restaurant.
