Alcudia – 5 Reasons to Choose Mallorca’s Beach Paradise

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Alcudia is known for its beautiful beaches, historic old town and family-friendly atmosphere. It is located in the north of Mallorca and attracts tourists with its crystal clear waters, well-preserved medieval walls and lively port area. In Alcudia, you can enjoy culture, nature and beach holidays.

We traveled to Alcudia in September 2024 during our holiday in Mallorca for a few days to celebrate my birthday. This was my second visit to this cozy beach town, the first time was exactly ten years ago for my birthday party. Therefore, we thought it was a fun idea to come again, now that we happened to be on the island anyway.

Alcudia can be easily reached by bus from Palma, the capital of Mallorca, and the journey does not take long. The island has cheap, good and efficient bus connections, which means that renting your own car is not mandatory. However, if touring the island in your own car and the freedom of no schedule appeals to you, find out more about car rental in Mallorca here.

5 reasons to choose Alcudia

Gorgeous beaches and crystal clear water

The beaches of Alcudia are known for their fine white sand and turquoise waters. Alcudia Beach and Playa de Muro are particularly popular with families with children due to their shallow and safe waters. This several kilometers long coastline also offers the opportunity to find your own peace and privacy. Ten years ago, my favorite thing about our trip to Alcudia was long evening walks by myself along the beach, and I still don’t wish change my opinion. The highlight of Alcudia is still this beach.

Historic old town

Alcudia’s old town is one of the best-preserved medieval areas in Mallorca. The narrow cobblestone streets, old city walls and idyllic cafes make the area the perfect place for a relaxing stroll. Although Alcudia is popular with tourists, there is plenty of space to breathe in peace and quiet on the streets of the old town. We wandered around aimlessly, stopped to explore the boutiques and enjoyed a delicious, inexpensive lunch at a local café. This café was found on the side, and not in the old town square, where “everyone else” stayed. We were able to enjoy our lunch in peace and, above all, at affordable local prices, as we were the only tourists in the café. This suited us very well.

Diverse activities and nature experiences

The area around Alcudia offers great opportunities for outdoor activities and adventure. You can hike in the scenic areas, cycle along the coast or explore the S’Albufera Natural Park, which is particularly popular with birdwatchers. You can also rent a bike or electric scooter here and explore the places on your own at a slightly more leisurely pace. Alcudia has a good mix of local and touristy activities, so it’s not difficult to find services aimed at tourists.

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Delicious food culture

In Alcudia you can enjoy both traditional Mallorcan food and fresh seafood. The restaurants in the old town and the port area offer local delicacies such as paella, tapas and ensaimada. In honor of my birthday, we had decided to enjoy delicious long dinners on both nights.

We found great restaurants through the TheFork app and even with a 50% discount. This free app is a great way to find and book restaurants when you travel and get quality dinners for up to half the price. Download TheFork and use my code “8245F67D” to get 1000 Yums points immediately. The points can be used to pay for your restaurant visits.

Nearby great day trip destinations

From Alcudia it is easy to make day trips to other wonderful places in the area. For example, the Cap de Formentor peninsula offers breathtaking scenery, and the charming village of Pollensa is only a short drive away. Like Palma, you can also take a bus from Alcudia to the mountain village of Sóller, which I can warmly recommend as a day trip destination. You can easily travel between Palma and Alcudia by local bus, as well as to Mallorca airport.

Unfortunately, we only had a couple of days in Alcudia, and we didn’t have time to explore the surrounding areas of Alcudia. I would like to say again that Mallorca has so many wonderful places that a week is simply not enough to see them all. At least not if you don’t want to rush from place to place and especially not without a rental car. The island also has many great tours and guided activities, so I recommend checking out Mallorca’s tour options in advance.

WHERE TO STAY?

Alcudia has a wide range of accommodation options, both in terms of quality and price. The old town offers idyllic boutique hotels, the harbour area is full of different types of accommodation and there is a long stretch of large hotels popular with travel agencies along the coastline, from the more modest to the luxurious five-star.

We stayed for a couple of nights at the four-star Garden Saladina Adults Only**** bungalow hotel, a five-minute walk from the beach. The hotel was comfortable and we were upgraded to a larger bungalow suite for my birthday. We relaxed in the large pool area with sparkling wine and fruit on my birthday and although we are usually more adventurous and budget-minded travellers who are interested in local things, this was a fun change. A big thank you to the really friendly hotel staff, who were absolutely top notch.

We will probably not return to Alcudia on our next trip to Mallorca, but we will definitely visit the surrounding areas. Alcudia is a beautiful and cozy holiday destination, but we prefer the local hustle and bustle and diversity of the capital Palma. However, it was wonderful to experience the same streets and this beautiful beach that I fell in love with ten years ago. Overall, our one-week birthday trip to Mallorca was very successful and interesting, with plenty of new and old things and unforgettable moments.

Alcudia is a perfect destination for beach vacationers, culture lovers and active adventurers alike. Have you already been to Alcudia or could it be your next destination? Share your thoughts, experiences and tips in the comments! 🙂

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