The resort of Can Picafort. Situated on the north coast of Mallorca

12th May 2008

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C'an Picafort, Mallorca. A resort guide from AroundMallorca

Originally a small fishing village, C'an Picafort is now a thriving resort. Situated on the north coast of Mallorca it has a long sandy beach which stretches from the marina all the way west to the Port of Alcudia.

Boat trips are available from the marina and the usual facilities of water-skiing, pedalo hire and windsurfing are available.

In addition, to the east there is the small beach of Son Baulo and to the west the quieter beach of Playa de Muro.

The town itself offers a large variety of cafes, bars and restaurants. In addition to the local and British aimed custom, there is a large emphasis on German and Scandinavian foods and beers. The resort is very popular with German tourists and certain restaurants do not provide a menu in English, preferring to aim for a different clientele. Other bars and restaurants are clearly aimed at solely the British, and there are many British owned bars in the area.

Live entertainment is limited, although most hotels provide a good variety, and there are only two night clubs in the resort.

Things to see and do in C'an Picafort

Karting C'an Picafort: Go Kart track for all ages with free transport from C'an Picafort.
S'albufera: Wetland nature reserve situated just outside the resort.
Son Real Necropolis: Prehistoric burial ground a 20-minute walk from Son Baulo beach.
El Laberinto: A giant maze adventure situated in the nearby Playa de Muro.
Hidropark: A giant water park in the neighbouring Alcudia.
Tourist Information Centre:
OIT Municipal C'an Picafort
Placa Enginyer Gabriel Roca, 6
07458
C'an Picafort
Telephone and Fax: +34 971 850 310

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Accommodation in C'an Picafort Mallorca

hotel accomodation in Can Picafort Mallorca

The accommodation in C'an Picafort covers all budgets, from 5 star hotels to self-catering apartments. There are also numerous private villas and apartments to rent.

Most hotels have the standard amenities, including pool and air-conditioning, although the cheaper end of the market may not.

Booking may be done through the various travel agents or in many cases book online.

Most hotels are aimed at all nationalities, although there are a large number which aim for the German market, plus several which are mainly for British, with the menu attempting to satisfy regional dishes as well as traditional Spanish fare.

How to get there

The Son Sant Joan International airport near Palma de Mallorca is easily accesible by car and there are numerous car hire firms which will arrange for your car to be waiting for your arrival. The motorway north has recently been extended and goes almost all the way up to Alcudia, where you take the coast road east to C'an Picafort. There is a route through the countryside once you reach Inca if you prefer. The journey takes about an hour.

Coach transfer can take up to 2 hours depending on other drop off points.

Taxi ranks outside the airport are another, although expensive, alternative. There is a fixed price for the journey, depending on the time of day, and you may have to pay extra for each piece of luggage. For those with children requiring car seats it is probably better to pre-book a taxi, specifying your requirements.

Shopping in C'an Picafort, Mallorca

The majority of shops run along the main road which is parallel to the beach. Here you can find souvenir shops, jewellers, banks and several good quality clothes shops.

There is a busy promenade which runs along most of the beach which is lines with a variety of bars, restaurants and shops. Here you can browse around or sit and relax whilst overlooking the fantastic bay, where the view of the coast surrounded by mountains is spectacular.

A small market is held on Tuesday afternoon and Friday morning. Try bartering with the prices and you can come away with some real bargains.

There is a Caprabo on the Carreterra d'Arta-Port d'Alcudia road near to the petrol station which sells local and British produce, also several smaller supermarkets around the resort, for those who are in self-catering accomodation.

Fiestas in C'an Picafort and around Mallorca

There are numerous fiestas throughout the year in and around Mallorca. Some are celebrated throughout the island, whereas others are specific to a particular town or area.

Many of these fiestas are to pay hommage to various saints. Others are pagan feasts dating back to the various nationalities which have invaded the island over the years, for example the Moors and Christians celebration where locals re-enact the invasion. Some are celebrations of ancient sports.

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

In C'an Picafort there is an additional celebration which is rather strange. Known as the "Fiesta of the ducks" it attracts approximately 3,000 visitors each year, despite the fact that it is deemed illegal! The local council incur fines by the government every year but this does not stop the event from happening.
The start is outside of the Hotel Sol y Mar shortly after noon, when five boats carrying 350 or so ducks drop anchor and release the ducks! The idea is for people to enter the water and capture the ducks as prizes. Obviously among the following mayhem many ducks escape, whilst those captured are normally released in the Torrent de Son Baulo, although some may end up on the dinner table. The fun continues, ending with a spectacular firework display at midnight.

Son Baulo near C'an Picafort

The small resort of Son Baulo can be found to the east of the marina in C'an Picafort and is within easy walking distance along the promenade.

This is a picturesque resort with several shops and restaurants available and a large choice of hotels.

The resort attracts a large number of nationalities, English and German being the main clientele.

The main tourist attraction here is the prehistoric burial ground Son Real Necropolis which is about 20 mins walk from Son Baulo beach.

Buses run regularly to the neighbouring towns of Alcudia and C'an Picafort if you would like to explore further.

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