Alcúdia: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The historic centre of Alcúdia is characterised by medieval walls with 26 towers, a circumference of 1.5 kilometres and a preserved moat. The centre and the Roman remains of Pol·lèntia were designated a historic-artistic protected area in 1974. These historical features are of interest to visitors interested in history and preserved cultural monuments.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Alcúdia.

Geographical Location

Alcúdia is located on a peninsula between the bays of Alcúdia and Pollença.

Alcúdia is a resort town in the Raiguer district of Mallorca, near the north-eastern tip of the island.

Culture

In the immediate vicinity of Alcúdia are the Pollentia Museum – Museu Monogràfic de Pol.lèntia, the Esglesia y Museo de Sant Jaume, the Ruines Romanes de Pollentia and the Murada Mediaval d'Alcúdia.

Experiences

In the wider area around Alcúdia are the Mirador Es Colomer, Plataj des Coll Baix, Platja de Muro and Platja de Formentor. The Mirador Es Colomer is therefore a specifically named destination for visitors looking for a viewpoint in the area around Alcúdia.

There are hiking routes in the Alcúdia area offering views over the coast, mountains and wetlands.

Local Character

Alcúdia's food culture draws on Mallorcan cuisine, local wines, the catch of the day, seasonal market produce and seafood from the Bay of Alcúdia.

Alcúdia is described as a contrast between its historic town and the more resort-oriented area of Port d’Alcúdia; the town is also described as a starting point for visitors to northern Mallorca.

History and Landscape

Alcúdia combines prehistoric, Roman, Arab and medieval remains with cobblestone streets, small squares and old buildings.

Alcúdia is a town and municipality in the north of Mallorca and is located in the Spanish Balearic Islands.

Alcúdia has an extensive coastal landscape with 30 kilometres of coastline and 18 beaches.

Outdoor activities in Alcúdia include coastal cycling, hiking in the wider Serra de Tramuntana area and kayaking in the Bay of Alcúdia.

s’Albufera Nature Park is located near Alcúdia and is associated with birdwatching and nature observation.

For the next step in the destination overview: Es Mal Pas, Port Alcudia.

For the overview of the higher-level destination: Mallorca.

More Destinations

More places within the same destination:

Consell, Cielo de Bonaire, Selva, Puigpunyent, Rotes Velles, Algaida.