Alcudia (Alcudia) - an ancient Spanish city, located on the island of Mallorca, the largest of the Balearic islands in the Mediterranean, belonging to Spain. Initially, Alcudia is an ancient Roman port on the northeast coast of the island, now a popular beach resort.
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How to get to
To the capital of Mallorca - Palma - to the peak tourist season (July-August) fly direct charter flights, the rest of the time you need to make a transfer in Barcelona or Madrid. From Barcelona, in addition to local flights (the ticket costs € 50-70), you can get there by ferry (ticket from € 40)
The distance from Palma to Alcudia is 60 km, you can get by bus or rented car (from € 30 /day). The price of the ticket on the bus is from € 3 to € 10. By taxi the road will cost from € 30 and up to € 80.
In addition, you can get to Alcudia by sea. Cruise liners arrive here infrequently, but the ferry communication with the surrounding resorts is very common. For example, from the port of Alcúdia, a ferry to Menorca (a journey time of 2 hours) is sent daily.
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Climate Alcudia
Climate in Alcudia is Mediterranean, with hot summers and mild winters. In winter, the temperature varies from 7 ° C to 14 ° C, in the summer - from 19 ° C to 28 ° C. Water all year round does not cool below 16 ° C, in summer it warms up to 25 ° C. The tourist season lasts from April to October. "High season" is in July-August.
Beaches Alcudia
The length of the coastline of Alcudia is 8 km. In the Gulf of Alcudia, the sea is warm and shallow, so the resort is very popular with families with children. Local beaches are considered to be the best in the Mediterranean.
The most popular part of the resort is concentrated in the port area and near the Syuidade Blanca (or the Golden Mile) until the beginning of Lake Esperanza, along the avenue Pedro Mas y Reus and around the Bellevue complex, and restaurants. And 3 km from the resort is the famous Alkanada golf club, which is famous all over the coast.
Playa Alcudia beach (Playa Alcudia) is closed on all sides by capes. Wind and waves are few, quiet place. However, in the water there are many algae, the bottom is very overgrown. But a large shoal that attracts tourists with children. Cap de Pinar (Cape de Pinar) - a good wild beach without algae in a narrow cove without special waves and winds with magnificent views of the rocky coast. Playa di Muro (Playa di Muro) - a pretty beach, a narrow sandy spit, almost dunes. Fairly strong wind, waves. But the coast is very shallow, children are just right.
Cape Formentor (Formento) - it's not very convenient to swim, but a wonderful place to watch the sunset . Very good overview at the very beginning of the cape .Here is a picturesque lighthouse . San Vicenc (San Vincent), Cala Molinos (Cala Molinos) - very beautiful quiet bays with crystal clear water and a lot of colorful fish . There is a gentle entry into the water and places for diving from the stones . Cala Mesquida (Cala Mesquida) - nudist beach in the dunes . On the one hand civilization, on the other - real dunes, very beautiful place . By the way, only part of the beach is considered nudist, more chaste citizens .
Hotels of Alcudia
As in any resort city, most of the best hotels in Al udii located along the beach, and the "in" hotels attract more democratic price. In addition, when choosing a hotel, it is worth taking into account this fact: the resort divides the busy highway Ma-12 (Carretera Arta), and therefore the city does not have a center in its usual sense. When booking a hotel, it is recommended to specify on which side of the road it is located.
Book popular hotels in Alcudia at the best prices
| Pollentia Club Resort from 3 722 rub Alcudia Carretera Alcudia-Pto Pollensa Km. 2 | Hotel Sant Jaume from 6 548 rubles Alcudia Sant Jaume, 6 | Hotel Can Tem from 5 514 rubles Alcudia Calle Església, 14 |
| Fonda Llabrés from 1 723 rubles Alcudia Plaza Constitución, 6 | ||
| Apartamentos Carlos V from 1 655 rubles Alcudia Pollentia, 2 |
Historical attractions of Alcudia
3 km deep island from the resort is the ancient city of Alcudia: the ruins of the surrounding fortress built 13 in . - a unique historical monument . Once this fortress was the main defender of Mallorca, reflecting the raids of pirates . Today tourists are led here - the most popular are considered Two-hour hiking tours to Sta the city: to the fortress walls, then along the narrow streets between the massive and squat medieval houses of the 13th-14th cc . of the building to the main attraction - the church of St. . Jauma, executed in the Gothic style .
@ Natural attractions of Alcudia
The huge part of the bay, where the resort of Alcudia is located, occupies a magnificent beach, surrounded by a chain of pine trees. On the land side it is surrounded by dense pine plantations. This is why the local beaches are famous not only for the purest waters, fine sand and the shallow water that the holidaymakers value with children, but also with curative air.
The real attraction of the resort is the natural park of Albufera (S'Albufera) known as a shelter for countless birds . Every year at the same time flocks of migratory birds from all over Europe flock here for the nesting . It is believed that more than 270 species live here! In total, the park Albufera covers an area of 2580 hectares . At the same time it is closed to motorists - only walking tours and bike paths (bike rental is literally "on every corner", the cost is about € 5-6 per day) . Admission is free , in the information office you can get a map of the park and other necessary information .
In addition, you can walk along the peninsula enjoying magnificent views. The routes start from the town of Hermitage de la Victoria and stretch for a few kilometers along the coast.
- Immediately upon arrival, come running to the beach with all your might and dive into the warm, caressing the Mediterranean Sea
- To die with delight, looking at the sunset while standing on Cape Formento
- Do not be lazy and go on a walking tour to the Old Town
- Ride a bicycle in the park of Albufera
- Walking, walking , walk along tirelessly along the coast.
- Take a chance and stand on the windsurfing board - yes, not on the beach on it stand, and on water to be able to withstand!
Diving, windsurfing, cycling
On the one hand, Alcudia is famous for its calm, shallow beaches for holidaymakers with children, on the other - it is a recognized center for diving and windsurfing: there is a good wind for most of the season.
The most interesting time for diving is September. This time is suitable for beginners, as well as for long-time lovers of scuba diving. The underwater world here is very diverse: exotic flora and fauna admire even the kind of divers who have sailed. In many hotels and city beaches there is a rental of equipment for swimming, there are many schools of diving, where experienced instructors will teach you how to dive and breathe under the water of anyone.