Alcúdia

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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.

Alcúdia – Suunnitteletko matkaa?

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Milloin matkustaa

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.

Paras aika matkustaa: huhtikuu, toukokuu, kesäkuu, heinäkuu, elokuu, syyskuu, lokakuu

Valitse kuukausi

Tyypillinen sää: tammikuu

Hyvä

14° (tuntuu kuin 11°) · ääriarvot 7°–18°
10° yöllä
8 sadepäivää
9 aurinkoista päivää
5 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kuiva ilma
Kevyt tuuli
15 °C · liian kylmää uimiseen
UV-indeksi 2 · matala

Tyypillinen sää: helmikuu

Hyvä

14° (tuntuu kuin 11°) · ääriarvot 6°–18°
10° yöllä
8 sadepäivää
11 aurinkoista päivää
6 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kuiva ilma
Kevyt tuuli
14 °C · liian kylmää uimiseen
UV-indeksi 2 · matala

Tyypillinen sää: maaliskuu

Hyvä

16° (tuntuu kuin 13°) · ääriarvot 8°–20°
11° yöllä
7 sadepäivää
15 aurinkoista päivää
7 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kuiva ilma
Kevyt tuuli
14 °C · liian kylmää uimiseen
UV-indeksi 4 · kohtalainen

Tyypillinen sää: huhtikuu

Erinomainen

18° (tuntuu kuin 16°) · ääriarvot 10°–22°
13° yöllä
7 sadepäivää
16 aurinkoista päivää
8 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kuiva ilma
Kevyt tuuli
16 °C · liian kylmää uimiseen
UV-indeksi 6 · korkea

Tyypillinen sää: toukokuu

Erinomainen

22° (tuntuu kuin 21°) · ääriarvot 13°–27°
16° yöllä
6 sadepäivää
18 aurinkoista päivää
10 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Miellyttävä ilmankosteus
Kevyt tuuli
18 °C · viileää pulahdukselle
UV-indeksi 7 · korkea

Tyypillinen sää: kesäkuu

Erinomainen

27° · ääriarvot 17°–31°
20° yöllä
3 sadepäivää
21 aurinkoista päivää
11 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kostea ilma
Tyyntä
22 °C · viileää pulahdukselle
UV-indeksi 8 · erittäin korkea

Tyypillinen sää: heinäkuu

Erinomainen

29° (tuntuu kuin 31°) · ääriarvot 20°–33°
23° yöllä
2 sadepäivää
23 aurinkoista päivää
11 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Nihkeä, kostea ilma
Tyyntä
25 °C · lämmintä uimiseen
UV-indeksi 8 · erittäin korkea

Tyypillinen sää: elokuu

Erinomainen

29° (tuntuu kuin 31°) · ääriarvot 21°–33°
24° yöllä
4 sadepäivää
21 aurinkoista päivää
10 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Nihkeä, kostea ilma
Tyyntä
27 °C · lämmintä uimiseen
UV-indeksi 7 · korkea

Tyypillinen sää: syyskuu

Erinomainen

26° (tuntuu kuin 27°) · ääriarvot 18°–30°
21° yöllä
9 sadepäivää
13 aurinkoista päivää
7 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Nihkeä, kostea ilma
Kevyt tuuli
25 °C · lämmintä uimiseen
UV-indeksi 5 · kohtalainen

Tyypillinen sää: lokakuu

Erinomainen

23° (tuntuu kuin 22°) · ääriarvot 14°–27°
18° yöllä
9 sadepäivää
11 aurinkoista päivää
6 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Miellyttävä ilmankosteus
Kevyt tuuli
23 °C · viileää pulahdukselle
UV-indeksi 4 · kohtalainen

Tyypillinen sää: marraskuu

Hyvä

18° (tuntuu kuin 15°) · ääriarvot 10°–22°
14° yöllä
11 sadepäivää
6 aurinkoista päivää
5 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kuiva ilma
Kevyt tuuli
19 °C · viileää pulahdukselle
UV-indeksi 2 · matala

Tyypillinen sää: joulukuu

Hyvä

15° (tuntuu kuin 12°) · ääriarvot 8°–19°
11° yöllä
9 sadepäivää
7 aurinkoista päivää
5 tuntia auringonpaistetta päivässä
Kuiva ilma
Kevyt tuuli
16 °C · liian kylmää uimiseen
UV-indeksi 1 · matala

Ilmastotiedot: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Päänähtävyydet

Alcúdia City WallsCome see the remains of this impressive defensive system built around Mallorca's oldest city. The walls and gates have been fully restored.

Alcúdia BeachAlcudian uimaranta on luultavasti yksi saaren hienoimmista. Se kestää noin 9 km ja on mahdollista kävellä koko rantaa pitkin viereiseen C'an…

Roman Town of PollentiaPollentia was a Roman city founded by Quintus Caecilius Metellus Balearicus in the present city of Alcúdia, allegedly in the year 123 BC…

Porta de MallorcaAlso called Saint Sebastian Gate, this 14th century gate was a part of Mallorca's defensive system.

Porta des MollPart of the former medieval town walls.

Roman Theatre of AlcudiaBuilt in the 1st century and carved out of the bedrock - this is what makes it unique and worth a visit.

Ermita de la VictoriaThis preserved 12th century fortress also houses a hotel.

Church of St. JaumeThe Church of St. Jaume is a Roman Catholic church in Alcúdia, Majorca.

Port d'AlcudiaPort d'Alcudiaa pidetään perustellusti lomakohteen houkuttelevimpana osana, ja kaikki kiertää sataman päästä toiselle kulkevan kävelytien…

Alcanada BeachPeaceful rocky beach. Head here if you want to escape the crowds.

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.

Suositellut listat

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Alcúdia's Absolute Essentials

Alcúdia's historical core is defined by its fully restored 14th-century medieval walls and monumental gates like Porta de Mallorca and Porta des Moll. Just outside the walls lie the Roman ruins of Pollentia, featuring an ancient forum and a unique theatre carved directly into the bedrock. The Gothic Church of St. Jaume stands as a central landmark, while the nearby coastline offers the nine-kilometer-long Alcúdia Beach and a bustling port area with a scenic waterfront walkway and dining.

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Alcudia's Coastal Gems

Alcudia’s coastline spans from the 9-kilometer sandy arc of the main bay to the rugged limestone cliffs of the Victoria Peninsula. This selection includes the shallow, family-friendly waters of Platja d’Alcúdia and the secluded, pebble-strewn Platja des Coll Baix, which is accessible via a forested mountain trail. The northern side of the peninsula features quiet coves like Sant Pere and Sant Joan, offering views across Pollensa Bay toward the Formentor peninsula.

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Alcúdia's Historic Walls & Gates

Alcúdia preserves some of Mallorca’s most significant historical architecture, centered around its fully restored 14th-century defensive walls and medieval gates like Porta de Mallorca and Porta des Moll. Beyond the medieval fortifications, the area features the 1st-century Roman Theater, uniquely carved directly into the bedrock as part of the ancient city of Pollentia. Traditional Balearic windmills, including Molí d'en Moragues and Molí d'en Gostí, stand as remnants of the region's agricultural and industrial heritage.

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Mallorca's Sacred Sites

This collection highlights the religious architecture of Alcúdia, ranging from the 13th-century Oratory of Santa Anna to the fortified Ermita de la Victòria. The Gothic-style Church of Sant Jaume, integrated into the town’s medieval walls, serves as a central landmark. The list also includes rural hermitages like Son Fe and coastal chapels in Port d’Alcúdia, reflecting the region's long-standing connection between faith, maritime tradition, and defensive history.

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Alcudia Outdoor Adventures

Alcudia’s coastline is defined by the nine-kilometer Platja d'Alcúdia, a shallow sandy beach connecting to the Port d'Alcudia promenade. The area offers diverse natural sites, including the Cova Tancada sea cave on the Cap de Menorca peninsula and the Cova de Sant Martí, which houses medieval rock-cut chapels. For active visitors, the region features multiple municipal sports complexes and sailing centers, complemented by a variety of waterfront restaurants and terraces concentrated around the harbor and bay.

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Bike and Car Rentals

This collection in Alcúdia provides a range of mobility options for exploring Mallorca's northern coast. It features specialized bicycle shops like Bimont and Hürzeler, known for professional cycling equipment and maintenance services. Car rental providers include international agencies such as Budget and Avis alongside local companies like Salesca and Vanrell. The list also includes motorcycle specialists and authorized car dealerships for Ford and Volkswagen, primarily concentrated around the Port d'Alcúdia and the town's main commercial corridors.

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Mitä kokea

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.

Kierrokset ja aktiviteetit

Alcúdia — Kartta

Päiväretket

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.

Missä vierailla

Other places nearby:

Mallorca: Mallorca, Pollença and Palma.

Saapuminen

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.

Liikkuminen paikan päällä

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.

Autoilu

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.

Ruoka ja juoma

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.

Aamiainen

Churros Churros con ChocolateFried dough sticks served with a thick, dark hot chocolate for dipping — a classic Spanish breakfast or late-night snack.

Lounas

Paella ValencianaA saffron-scented rice dish cooked in a wide, shallow pan. The traditional Valencian version uses chicken, rabbit, and green beans — best eaten at midday.

GazpachoA cold, blended soup of raw tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar, originally from Andalusia. Served as a drink or a starter, especially in summer.

Päivällinen

Pulpo a la GallegaBoiled octopus sliced onto a wooden board and dressed with olive oil, coarse salt, and smoked paprika — a signature dish of Galicia.

Välipalat ja katuruoka

Jamón IbéricoDry-cured ham from acorn-fed Iberian pigs, sliced paper-thin and eaten on its own or with bread. The finest grade, jamón ibérico de bellota, is one of Spain's most prized products.

Tortilla EspañolaA thick potato and egg omelette, served warm or at room temperature, found in virtually every bar in Spain. Often eaten as a tapa or a quick meal.

Patatas BravasFried potato chunks served with a spicy tomato sauce or aioli — one of the most common tapas across the country.

PintxosSmall snacks anchored to slices of bread with a toothpick, the Basque Country's answer to tapas. Found in bar counters across San Sebastián and Bilbao, often with elaborate toppings.

CroquetasCrispy breaded cylinders with a creamy béchamel filling, typically made with jamón, bacalà (salt cod), or mushrooms.

Juomat

Rioja Wine Vino de RiojaSpain's best-known wine region produces full-bodied reds from Tempranillo grapes, aged in oak. The crianza, reserva, and gran reserva labels indicate increasing age and complexity.

Turvallisuus ja terveys

Alcúdia is a safe town. In summer, the sun and heat are strong. The beach has lifeguards in season.

Historia

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.