Port d'Alcúdia: Beach and Water Sports

Alcúdia Beach: length, water and orientation

Alcúdia Beach is more than three kilometres long and has shallow, clear water. Lifeguards and rescue services are available in several sections. Wooden walkways are available on the beach for visitors with disabilities. If your plans depend on using these walkways, check their current condition before your visit.

Some sections of the beach are suitable for windsurfing, ski riding, sailing and paddle surfing. These activities are available in specific beach sections; if you have a particular sport in mind, check the current options at your chosen section in advance. This lets you consider time at the beach and water sports as two closely related but distinct aspects of planning your trip.

Water sports and Hidropark

Hidropark is a water park in Port d'Alcúdia. It covers 40,000 square metres and offers water attractions for adults and children. The town therefore offers different kinds of water-based recreation: the sports mentioned are available in sections of Alcúdia Beach, while Hidropark is described as a standalone water park. This distinction can help you choose the focus of your stay based on your interests, without treating the beach and the park as the same thing.

Alcúdia: walls and historic town centre

The history of the town centre is another focal point in the wider destination of Alcúdia. Alcúdia has two historic rings of walls: one medieval and one dating from the Renaissance. The Camí de Ronda follows the inner road along the walls and leads to Porta del Moll, also known as Porta de Xara, and Porta de Sant Sebastià, also known as Porta de Mallorca. The route through the historic centre is a cultural walk through the town centre.

The parish church of Sant Jaume is integrated into the town wall. The Chapel of the Holy Christ, built in the late 17th century, adjoins the church directly. Can Fondo is also part of Alcúdia's architectural history: the building bears the town's oldest known coat of arms. These sights give the historic centre a different character from the beach and water sports in Port d'Alcúdia.

Pollentia and archaeological collections

Pollentia was founded after the conquest of Mallorca in 123 BC and is considered the beginning of urban life on Mallorca. The Forum includes the Capitol, two smaller temples and a group of tabernae. La Portella was a residential area; the remains of three Roman houses can be found there. Casa de los Dos Tesoros is the best-preserved house in Pollentia. Pollentia was designated a historic-artistic site in 1946.

The Roman theatre of Pollentia dates from the 1st century. The cavea, orchestra and stage have been preserved; it is the only surviving Roman theatre in Mallorca. The Museo Monogràfic de Pollença is located in the historic centre of Alcúdia. Its first exhibition area displays pottery, jewellery and games from the Pollentia excavations. These objects illustrate the everyday and domestic life of the town and its inhabitants. The second area includes archaeological materials from the Forum and other public buildings, including sculptures and inscriptions.

Market and fair in Alcúdia

The weekly market is held in the historic centre of Alcúdia on Tuesdays and Sundays from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm. It offers fruit and vegetables, as well as costume jewellery, leather goods and clothing. Check the opening hours again before your trip. The Feria de Alcúdia takes place in the historic centre on the first weekend in October. It is a fair for agriculture, livestock, business, crafts and gastronomy; here too, it is a good idea to check the dates and programme before your trip.

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