Located in the north-east of Mallorca, the Alcudia region is considered to be the best family resort in the island and one of the best - in Spain. Alcudia occupies the western part of the bay of the Bay of the same name in Mallorca, and its coastal zone is the longest in Spain - it is 8 km.
The name of the resort was given to Alcudia - the old town, located from the resort at a distance of 3 km inland from the coast. At one time, this fortified city served as the main defense of the island from pirates. The main attractions of the town of Alcudia are the Gothic church of the 13th and 14th centuries, dedicated to Saint Jaume, Majorca - the gate of Xara and St. Sebastian, built in 1362, the church with the chapel of St. Anna, the bastion of St. Ferdinand, Chapel of Victory. Go to the old town through the old gate, built after the king of Aragon Jaime I conquered Mallorca, having beaten it from the Moors.
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Right next to the surviving city walls, excavations are now underway, and you can see the buildings of Roman times, in particular the small theater. The first settlement on this site - the city of Pollentia - was founded in 123 BC. the Roman consul Quintus Cecilia Metellus. There are in the area of Alcudia (Mallorca) and other attractions: the port, the Albufera Natural Park, the Formento cape with a lighthouse on it.
Where to stay?
As elsewhere in Mallorca, in Alcudia, the highest class hotels are located right along the coast. Hotels located on the other side of the highway Ma-12, which separates the city, offer accommodation at more affordable prices.
The most famous (including due to its location) are 4 * hotels Iberostar Alcudia Park, located right next to the sea, and standing next to the park of Albufera Iberostar Albufera Playa.
Beaches of Alcudia - the pearl of the Mediterranean
The beaches of Alcudia are among the best on the Mediterranean Sea. Their main feature is snow-white sand. The sea here is usually calm, but in some places constant winds blow. Windsurfing, surfing, paragliding and diving in Alcudia are well developed, so amateurs of outdoor activities will be happy to relax here.
The beach of Alcudia (Mallorca), or Playa Alcudia is the best option for resting with children thanks to shallow water and almost no winds.
The Cap de Pinar is also a windless, shallow beach whose bottom, unlike Playa Alcudia, has not been overgrown with algae. Playa di Muro is also a shallow beach, but windy, here you can ride on the waves.
Cala Mesquida is a beach for nudists. In Cala Molinos you can admire flocks of colorful beautiful fish.
Port of Alcudia - the second sea gate of Mallorca
The port in Alcúdia is sports and commercial, in size it ranks second on the island. Its main task is to supply coal to a power plant that provides electricity to all Majorca. There is also a passenger station - ferries linking Majorca-Menorca and Mallorca-Barcelona are moored here.
The heart of the port is a small harbor where fishermen lived from ancient times, and the first port here was built by the ancient Romans.
Where to relax with children?
Another famous landmark is the aqua park in Alcudia, located almost in the port. This is the largest water park in the north of the island. In addition to numerous water attractions, there is a swimming pool, a mini-golf course, paintball, a children's playground and a relaxation area.
Visit the hydropark Alcudia can be from 10-0 to 17-00 from May 1 to October 31 (in July-August-October - to 18-00), the cost of an adult ticket is 22.5 euros, children's ticket - 16.
Albufera Ornithological Reserve - a place where you can relax your soul
Albufera Nature Park is a paradise for migratory birds and, at the same time, for ornithologists who study them. In the park live more than 270 species of birds, here flock for nesting birds from all over Europe. The park occupies more than 2.5 thousand hectares. It can be walked on foot or cycling - for cars it is closed. There are several lakes here, so you can also take a boat trip.
But when they say "gardens of Alcudia" - they mean not only Albufera. The city itself is like a flowering garden. Orange trees and palm trees grow right here on the streets.
Shopping
In Alcudia, you can not only relax, but also get a lot of useful (or simply pleasant) things.
Shopping in Alcudia is significantly different from shopping in other resorts of Mallorca - the fact that it is possible to visit not only standard tourist shops and shopping centers, but also a market that works on Tuesdays and Sundays. There is a market in Alcudia along the fortress wall of the old city.
Here you can buy fruits and vegetables, delicacies, pottery and leather goods, souvenirs and even pets.
Weather in the resort
The weather in Alcudia during the summer months is quite hot: the average daily temperature fluctuates around + 30 ° C, the number of rainy days in a month is not more than 2, and often not a single one. The hottest are July, August and September.
The coldest month (like the most windy one) is February, the average daily temperature is about 13 ° C. The average temperature of water in February is 13.6 ° C, in the daytime it seldom falls below + 20 ° C, therefore it is considered that it is possible to practice water sports in Alcudia all year round.
The rainiest - November: the number of rainy days can reach 8.
How to get there?
Most often tourists have a question, how to get from Palma to Alcudia, because the airport is located exactly in Palma. From Palma de Mallorca can be reached by taxi or an ordinary municipal bus (in the first case the trip will cost about 35 euros, in the second - from 3 to 6). To get to the municipal bus to Alcudia, you need to get from the airport by bus number 1 to Placa Espana, the central square of the capital, go to Estacio Intermodal station and take bus number L351 (it goes to Alcudia and the port of the same name). Tickets can be bought from the driver directly on the bus.
To any of the beaches you can get from the city of Alcudia by bus number 2 - it goes along the whole coast.
Also among tourists, car or bicycle rental is very popular. The latter can be rented at a price of 6 to 14 euros per day, if you are able to travel 60 km.