Alcúdia
Alcúdia
A walled old city in the north of Mallorca, built on the Roman town of Pollentia and ringed by 14th-century medieval walls you can still walk.
Alcúdia sits at the top of Mallorca and is the oldest settlement on the island. Its walled old town is one of the most attractive historic centres in the north, a small grid of narrow streets behind medieval stone gates and ramparts. Just outside it lie the Roman ruins of Pollentia. The old town is often confused with Port d'Alcúdia, the beach resort about 2km away, but the two are quite different places.
What Alcúdia is known for
Alcúdia is best known for its walled old town, a small grid of narrow streets still ringed by medieval stone ramparts. They were built in the 14th century under King Jaume II, and you can climb up and walk along the restored sections, looking out over the rooftops on one side and the mountains on the other. Two old gates, the Porta del Moll and the Porta de Mallorca, mark the entrances, with the main street, Carrer Major, running between them. Alcúdia's long history earned it the title of Ciudad Fidelisima from Emperor Charles V in 1523. Just outside the old town stand the ruins of Pollentia, once the Roman capital of Mallorca. You can walk around the forum and a well-preserved Roman theatre, and see finds from the site in a small museum nearby. The parish church of Sant Jaume, built into the ramparts, is also worth a look. Twice a week, on Sunday and Tuesday mornings, one of the island's largest markets fills the streets by the Porta del Moll.
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Experiences and things to do in Alcúdia
Begin by walking a stretch of the medieval walls and wandering the car-free lanes around Carrer Major and the main square, Placa de la Constitucio. History lovers should head to the Roman ruins of Pollentia, a short walk from the old-town gates, with their forum and theatre. Try to come on a Sunday or Tuesday, when the big market fills the old town. If you also want a beach day, Port d'Alcúdia is about 2km away and easy to reach by bus. In the evening the old town stays quiet, with wine bars and tapas spots tucked into the lanes rather than the clubs you will find down at the port.
Where to stay in Alcúdia
The old walled town has small hotels and guesthouses within the medieval walls, ideal for those who want history on the doorstep. Port d'Alcúdia, a few kilometres away, has the main beach hotels and resort facilities.
Food and drink in Alcúdia
The old town is full of restaurants set in old stone houses, many with tables out on the squares around Placa de la Constitucio. The twice-weekly market is the place to pick up local produce, including the large pink Mallorcan tomatoes grown in the area. You'll find everything from traditional Mallorcan cooking to modern tapas.
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Best time to visit Alcúdia
May, June and September offer warm weather without the peak-summer crowds at the beach. The Tuesday and Sunday markets in the old town are worth planning around. The Roman ruins and old town are good year-round.
Getting to Alcúdia and around
Alcúdia is in the north of Mallorca, about 55km from Palma and roughly 50 minutes by car. There is also a direct bus from the main station in Palma, which takes a little over an hour. The nearest airport is Palma (PMI). The walled old town is small and best explored on foot. For ferries to Menorca or the mainland, head to Port d'Alcúdia, about 2km away.
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Travel tips for visiting Alcúdia
Look for the staircase where Cami de Ronda meets Carrer del Quarter de la Cavalleria to climb up onto the old walls. The walls are open in daylight hours only, and there is one set of stairs, so you walk back the way you came. Visit on a Sunday or Tuesday morning for the market, one of the largest on the island. Keep your ticket for the Pollentia ruins, as it also covers the small museum in the town. Don't confuse Alcúdia old town with Port d'Alcúdia, the beach resort about 2km away; the bus links the two in a few minutes. Late spring and early autumn are quieter than the summer peak.
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