White sandy beach in Alcudia, Majorca

Alcudia holidays

Alcudia is a small town in Majorca surrounded by gorgeous beaches and classic architecture. While it’s a mesmerising place for a holiday resort, visitors can’t help but fawn over the narrow streets and old buildings. The old-fashioned town is a great place for people to visit and it’s continued to grow in popularity. It’s the ideal location for couples or families, with opportunities to try your hand at all sorts of activities, though the nightlife is fairly quiet. It’s mostly family-friendly, so if it’s a party scene you’re after you may need to look elsewhere but if you’re looking for a little peace and tranquillity, you’ll find it here.

Alcudia information

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Average flight time

2h 30m

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Time difference

GMT +1h

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Euro €

Language

Language

Spanish

A guide to Alcudia holidays

Food & drink in Alcúdia

One of the most popular aspects for those who visit Alcúdia is the incredible food selection with menus filled with Spanish cuisine. Although you can enjoy a good mixture of both local food and tourist-friendly dishes, visitors have the opportunity to try a vast range of dishes. However, you’ll also find eateries serving up those typical home comforts too, including pizza, pasta and chunky chips. Most restaurants will serve Mallorcan tapas, a popular meal for many and with a number of dishes to choose from, it’s not to be missed. The popular drink in Alcúdia is wine, although they also have an excellent choice of beers. You’ll still find spirits if you’re looking for something stronger, but at mealtimes, many restaurants will recommend wine and beer.

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Beautiful beaches in Alcúdia

One of the most gorgeous beaches in Alcúdia is Playa Coll Baix, with its clear blue waters making it a popular spot for both locals and tourists. The beach is quite small, with just a short area of sand, which makes it perfect for visitors looking for something a little quieter. With the ability to hire boats, it’s ideal for a quiet family day out and there are also beautiful views surrounding the water, with rocky mountains to explore if you like the sound of a miniature hike. The most popular beach is Playa de Alcúdia, which has a large stretch of sand and is a child-friendly place to spend your day. It’s busier than Playa Coll Baix, but often impresses tourists because of the endless bars and restaurants surrounding the area. You’ll also find a number of watersports available, making it fun for all of the family.

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Things to do in Alcúdia

There’s a mixture of things to see and do in Alcúdia, ranging from waterparks to incredible architecture, making it the ideal holiday destination if you’re after views as well as fun.

Church of St. Jaume: The Church of St Jaume is a popular place for tourists to visit when they’re looking to visit something with a little more history behind it. The church holds ancient artefacts inside of it and has an incredible exterior. Building works started on the church in 1675, and eventually finished in 1697. The incredible aspects of the building bring many visitors each year, with most people commending it for the magnificent central dome and outstanding altarpiece.

Hidropark: While the Church of St. Jaume is definitely something to interest tourists, the Hidropark is a good choice if you’re looking for fun for all the family. The water park features multiple slides, a wave pool and a shallow play area which is perfect for the children. If you’ve had plenty of time at the beach, the waterpark is the ideal day out.

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Map in Alcudia

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