Alcudia Guide. The beach resort and old town of Alcudia on the island of Mallorca.

9th May 2008

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Alcudia and Playa de Muro Guide. The beach resort & old town in Mallorca

The beach resort of Alcudia and the old town merge in the northernmost tip of Mallorca to give one of the largest beaches of the island. Spreading from the Port of Alcudia to the adjoining C'an Picafort resort there are more than 10km (6 miles) of golden sand.

At various points on the beach are small bar/restaurants, actually situated on the sand and offering a wide range of drinks, snacks and meals. The stunning panoramic views, combined with shallow waters, provide an ideal family holiday resort. A large range of water sports are available, including sailing, windsurfing and scuba diving. The usual sunbeds and pedalloes are available for hire.

The resort offers bars and restaurants from a variety of cultures, The British area being mainly situated near the large and popular Bellvue Complex.

The old town is approximately 2 miles inland and was the capital of Mallorca in Roman times, although originally dating back even further to the Phoenician and Greek times. A new city was built on the Roman site by the Moors, the medieval walls and gates being added after the Spanish conquest in 1229.

Today the area within the town walls still contains many ancient mansions, many of which now are the home of shops, cafes and "tapas" bars. Entry is via the "Portal del Moll", the ancient gateway from the port.

The tourist office arranges guided walks around places of interest, starting at the Town Hall. Telephone 971 892659 for more details.
In addition there are several local fiestas held throughout the year.

The nearby resort of Playa de Muro, which is on the outskirts of Alcudia, is slightly more up market.

Things to see and do in Alcudia

Parc Natural de S'Albufera: Nature reserve near Playa de Muro.
Hidropark: Water park with water slides, swimming and boating pools.
Roman Pollentia: Remains of a Roman amphitheatre and buildings.
Winds and Friends: based in front of the Sunwing Hotel offering a variety of watersports.
Golf Alcanada: 18 hole golf course
Pollensa Golf: 9 hole golf course.
Alcudia Vision: Sightseeing bus touring the resort of Alcudia. Panoramic tour of the resort and its port. English guide. Tour lasts about 100 mins.
Tel: 971 89 73 86
Email: quiantour@hotmail.com

There are 3 Tourist information Offices.

OIT Municipal Port d'Alcudia
Ctra Arta, 68
07408
Alcudia
Telephone and Fax: +34 971 892 615

OIT Municipal Port d'Alcudia
Passeig Marítim, s/n
07410
Alcudia
Telephone and Fax: +34 971 547 257

OIT Oficina del Centre Històric
Carrer Major, 17
07400
Alcudia
Telephone: +34 971 897 100
Fax: +34 971 546 515

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Accommodation in Alcudia, Mallorca

Hotel and holiday accommodation in Alcudia and Puerto Alcudia is varied, ranging from 5 star hotels to small, discreet hotels and hostals.

A large number of hotels are now becoming "all inclusive", which is ideal if you have a large family, but not to be recommended if you are looking for a peaceful holiday.

For those who prefer the freedom of self-catering there are many apartments and aparthotels available, including private apartments and villas which are available for let throughout the summer season.

Bookings can be made through your travel agent or in some cases directly, by telephone or on-line.

A new hotel in Alcudiamar marina is the "Botel Alcudiamar" which combines boating and accommodation.

How to get to Alcudia, in the North of Mallorca

There are several car hire firms which can arrange to have a car waiting for you at Son Sant Joan International airport near Palma de Mallorca. The motorway leading north, which is easily accesible from the airport, has now been extended past Inca and takes you almost to Alcudia itself, the journey taking lass than 1 hr. Head west from the airport and take the turning for Inca.

Coach transfer can take from up to 2 hrs, or even more, as the tour companies sometimes will do drop off points in Pollensa before heading for Alcudia.

Taxi ranks are outside of the airport. There is a fixed price, depending on the hour of the day, with additional costs possibly being added for the number of suitcases. Child seats are not included. For those requiring this it is advisable to pre-book.

Shopping in Alcudia

There are a large number of quality shops throughout Alcudia and Puerto Alcudia. These range from high quality clothing and jewellery shops to the normal souvenir establishments. There are several shoe shops with good quality shoes for a reasonable price.

Shops are situated throughout the resort, usually on the major roads, but try around the entrance to the port and surrounding area for something a bit different.

The local market is held on Tuesdays and Sundays, selling fresh local produce as well as clothing and craft items.

There are several supermarkets around the resort for those who are self-catering.

Fiestas in Alcudia Mallorca

Mallorca is famous for it's fiestas and Alcudia seems to revel in the opportunity to celebrate, be it in celebration of a Saint, or a local tradition.

1st of January New year
6th of January Feast of Epiphany
1st of April Maundy Thursday
2nd of April Good Friday
1st of May May Day
25th of July San Jaime
15th of August Ascension Day
12th of October National holiday
6th of December Day of the constitution
8th of December the "Inmaculada"
25th of December Christmas Day
26th of December Boxing Day

Alcudia has it's own fiestas, starting on the 17th January with the festival of the patron saint of animals, Sant Antoni Abat. Residents light fires and roast "botifarrons", sitting around the fires and singing traditional songs. The following day there is a parade, with residents bringing their pets, followed by the blessing of the animals outside the local church.

January 20th brings the festival of Sant Sebastia, with a statue of the saint being decorated with orange blossom then paraded through the town.

In June, on the 29th, it is the turn of the patron saint of sailors, Saint Peter. Numerous boats, all decorated for the event, escort a statue of the saint around the bay, with various other events, musical and otherwise, occuring throughout the day.

Starting July 25th is a week of fiesta celebrating the patron saint of Alcudia, Saint James. There are live music events, open air dancing and religious celebrations.

On August 24th the children of Alcudia parade the streets carrying Chinese lanterns carved from melons for the fiesta Les Llanternes.

Towards the end of the season an agricultaral fair, the "Fira", takes place during the first week of October.

Playa de Muro near Alcudia

Playa de Muro, also known as Platja de Muro, is a new resort which has sprung up between C'an Picafort and Alcudia in the centre of the Bay of Alcudia.

The main tourist attraction is the nature reserve at S'Albufera, a wetlands reserve with many species of birds and plants.

Playa de Muro accommodation consists mainly of 4 and 5 star hotels so expect to pay a little more than you would in neighbouring Alcudia.

The resort is quite remote, although close to the larger neighbouring towns, and public transport is limited. A walk into Alcudia could take a few hours along a busy main road, something to take into consideration if you are looking for a lively holiday.

The main attraction is the direct access to 8km of sandy beach with its range of water sports and other facilities.

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