# Alcúdia, Mallorca > Alcúdia is the main resort of northern Mallorca, an hour from Palma. It has two worlds: an old town ringed by medieval walls, with 13th-century stone houses and the ruins of Roman Pollentia nearby, and by the sea a 14 km beach of fine sand and gently shelving water. It's one of the island's best places for families. Wandering is free; allow a day. Web page: https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/alcudia - City: [Palma de Mallorca](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma), Spain - YesGo score: 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 5 h - Opening hours: Town and beach always open - With kids: Fine with kids - Entry: Free; Pollentia ruins ticketed - Getting there: Bus from Palma ≈ 1 hour - Beach: 14 km of sand to Can Picafort - Time needed: A full day - With kids: Gentle shallows - Location: Northern Mallorca, ≈ 55 km from Palma - Coordinates: 39.85250, 3.11917 - Facts checked: 12.11.2026 ## Key facts - **14 km** — length of Alcúdia beach (source: English Wikipedia) - **13th c.** — the old town's oldest houses (source: English Wikipedia) - **Pollentia** — Roman city ruins nearby (source: English Wikipedia) - **North** — northern Mallorca's main tourist centre (source: English Wikipedia) ## About Alcúdia Alcúdia is a town and municipality in northern Mallorca on the wide Bay of Alcúdia, the main tourist centre of the island's north. It has a historic walled **old town**, the harbour of **Port d'Alcúdia** and the long resort strip of **Platja d'Alcúdia** along the sea. The beach runs for nearly **14 kilometres**, all the way to neighbouring Can Picafort. The sand is fine and pale, the water calm and the depth increases very slowly, which makes it a favourite with families with young children. ## What to see in Alcúdia - **The old town** — medieval walls with gateways. - **Pollentia ruins** — a Roman city by the walls. - **The Roman theatre** — a small theatre on the edge of town. - **Sant Jaume church** — beside the old town walls. - **Alcúdia beach** — 14 km of sand with gentle shallows. - **Cap des Pinar and Coll Baix** — pines and cliffs. ## The old town and Pollentia The **old town** is enclosed by medieval **walls** with battlements and gateways, and you can walk along parts of the top. Inside are narrow stone lanes, **13th-century** houses with coats of arms and small squares of cafés and shops, best in the cool of the morning or the evening when the squares light up. Just outside the walls lie the ruins of **Pollentia**, a Roman city founded over two thousand years ago, with foundations of houses, streets and the forum, and a little further a small **Roman theatre** cut into the rock. A small museum in the old town displays finds from the excavations. > **The old town market** Twice a week a large market fills the area by the old town walls, with fruit, cheese, olives, leather, ceramics and souvenirs. Come in the morning before the heat and before the best goods go. Check market days with the local tourist office, as they can change with the season. ## The beach and port **Alcúdia beach** is the big summer draw. A palm-lined promenade runs along it with cafés and water sports hire: paddleboards, kayaks and catamarans. The bay is usually sheltered, so the sea is calm and the shallows extend far out. **Port d'Alcúdia** has a marina with restaurants and a promenade for evening strolls. Ferries leave here for neighbouring Menorca, and boat trips run along the coast towards Cap de Formentor. ## Nature around Alcúdia East of the old town, the pine-covered Cap des Pinar peninsula has trails to viewpoints and quiet coves, and south of the resort lies the S'Albufera nature park, the Balearics' largest wetland, with birdwatching hides along its paths. ## How to get there from Palma 1. Bus from Palma, about 1 hour. 2. By car, about 45 minutes on the Ma-13. 3. Between the old town and the beach, a town bus, ≈ 10 minutes. 4. To Pollença and Cap de Formentor, 15–40 minutes by car. ## Tips for your trip Alcúdia makes a good base for a few days in the north, close to Pollença, Cap de Formentor and the Tramuntana. On a day trip, see the old town and Pollentia in the morning and head for the beach after lunch. In summer the beach is busy, especially along the central promenade; it's quieter towards Can Picafort and in the coves by Cap des Pinar. Bring sunscreen, as there's no natural shade on the open sand. It's especially easy with young children: gentle shallows, playgrounds on the promenade, a water park and plenty of family restaurants. Buggies roll easily along the promenade, though old town streets are partly cobbled. ## Before you go Tick off what's ready — your ticks are saved in this browser. - [ ] Check bus times from Palma - [ ] Walk the old town walls - [ ] See the Pollentia ruins - [ ] Find out market days - [ ] Swim at Alcúdia beach ## Places in Palma: compare and choose Places in Palma rated by YesGo. - [Palma Nova and Magaluf](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/palmanova-magaluf) — YesGo score 23/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Free - [Alcúdia](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/alcudia) — YesGo score 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 5 h · Free - [Sóller](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/soller) — YesGo score 18/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 6 h · Train and tram paid ## Don't mix it up Alcúdia is the walled old town; Port d'Alcúdia and Platja d'Alcúdia are the seaside resort area 2–3 km away. ## Tips - Old town in the morning. - Beach after lunch. - Gentle shallows for kids. - Sunscreen. ## Questions ### How do I get from Palma to Alcúdia? By bus in about an hour, or 45 minutes by car. ### What is there to see in Alcúdia? The walled old town, the Roman ruins of Pollentia and a 14 km beach. ### Is Alcúdia good for families? Yes, with gentle shallows and a calm sea. ### What is Alcúdia beach like? Sandy, about 14 km long, with shallow water. ### How long do you need in Alcúdia? A full day, or several days as a base. ## How we checked Facts from English Wikipedia. Prices and schedules weren't confirmed with an official source — hence the 'checking' badge. ## Sources - English Wikipedia: Alcúdia - Alcúdia tourism portal, alcudiamallorca.com --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.