Alcúdia
Alcúdia is a historic walled town in the north of Mallorca, between two bays. It has a well-preserved medieval wall, the remains of a Roman city, Pollentia, and a long sandy beach in the Bay of Alcúdia with calm, shallow water.
The town has two parts: the old town inland, and Port d'Alcúdia on the coast, with a harbour, hotels and the beach. The Albufera wetland natural park lies to the south.
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Beste Reisezeit
The beach season runs from May to October. July and August are hot and busy. Spring and autumn are good for walking and cycling. The Tuesday and Sunday markets in the old town are popular.
Beste Reisezeit: April, Mai, Juni, Juli, August, September, Oktober
Top-Sehenswürdigkeiten
- Las Murallas de Alcúdia are the 14th-century town walls, with gates and towers, which can be walked along in part.
- Porta de Mallorca and Porta des Moll are the two main gates, the Porta de Mallorca and the Porta des Moll.
- Ciutat romana de Pollèntia is the Roman city of Pollentia, with a museum and excavations.
- Teatre Romà is a small Roman theatre carved into the rock.
- Sant Jaume is the parish church of the old town.
- Can Torró is a manor house and museum in the old town, and Oratori de Santa Anna is a small chapel.
- Platja d'Alcúdia is a long sandy beach, and Port d'Alcudia is the harbour district.
- Alcanada Beach and the Far d'Alcanada lighthouse are to the east, and Ermita de la Victòria is a hermitage on a hill on the Victòria peninsula.
- Sa Bassa Blanca is a foundation with sculpture park, and Hidropark is a water park.
Empfohlene Listen
Erlebnisse & Aktivitäten
- Walk on the town walls and explore the old town.
- Visit the Roman theatre and the Pollentia museum.
- Go to the Sunday or Tuesday market.
- Spend a beach day in the bay.
- Cycle to the Albufera wetland.
Touren & Aktivitäten
Alcúdia — Karte
Tagesausflüge
- Pollença (about 12 km): an old town with the Calvari steps and Formentor.
- Albufera Natural Park (about 8 km): a wetland with birdwatching.
- Cap de Formentor (about 30 km): a peninsula with a lighthouse and viewpoints.
- Palma (about 55 km): the capital of Mallorca.
- Artà (about 40 km): a hill town with a sanctuary and prehistoric sites.
Orte zum Entdecken
Anreise
- By air: Palma airport is about 55 km away, about 50 minutes by car or bus.
- By bus: Public buses run from Palma and Pollença, and a local bus links the old town and the port.
- By car: The Ma-13 motorway from Palma.
Unterwegs vor Ort
- On foot: The old town is compact and flat. The port is about 2 km away.
- Cycling: Flat terrain and bike lanes, and popular for cycling holidays.
- Bus: Local buses link the old town and the port.
Autofahren
- Is a car worth it?: Useful to see Mallorca, though the town and beach are easy on foot.
- Parking: Paid parking outside the old town walls.
- Roads: Roads are good, and busy in summer.
Essen & Trinken
Alcúdia serves Mallorcan food. Try pa amb oli (bread with oil), sobrassada, tumbet, frit and fresh fish at the port. The ensaïmada pastry is the best-known sweet. Local almonds and wines also feature.
Sicherheit & Gesundheit
Alcúdia is a safe town. In summer, the sun and heat are strong. The beach has lifeguards in season.
Geschichte
The Romans founded Pollentia in 123 BC as the first city on the island. The medieval walls were built in the 14th century, after the Catalan conquest of Mallorca in 1229. The town was fortified against pirates for centuries.
In the 20th century, Port d'Alcúdia developed into one of the main tourist resorts of the island.
Länderfakten
Quick practical facts for Spain at a glance:
- Währung
- Euro EUR € · Kartenzahlung · Weitgehend akzeptiert
- Notrufnummern
- 112
- Stromnetz
- 230 V · 50 HzSteckertyp C / Steckertyp F
- Sprachen
- Spanisch
- Leitungswasser
- Trinkbar
- Fahrseite
- Rechtsverkehr
- Telefonvorwahl
- +34
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