Exploring Alcúdia
Alcúdia’s Old Town is straight out of a postcard. narrow cobbled streets, stone houses with colourful shutters, and cafés tucked into tiny corners. It’s all surrounded by ancient city walls that you can actually walk along, the views from the top are worth it. If you happen to be there on a Sunday or Tuesday, don’t miss the local market. It’s full of fresh fruit, local cheese, handmade bags, and souvenirs that aren’t the typical tourist stuff. Lots of restaurants to choose from, many have fairy lights strung overhead and serve amazing tapas and wine. Just a few minutes away, you’ll find Port d’Alcúdia, which has a completely different vibe, beachier and more modern, but still laid-back. The marina is lovely, lined with palm trees, cafés, and restaurants where you can watch the boats come and go.
Playa de Muro beach provides the ‘wow’ factor for me. It’s one of the longest on the island, with soft sand and shallow, turquoise water that’s perfect for swimming or paddleboarding. It’s family-friendly but big enough that you can always find your own space to chill out.
We hired a car and drove from Alcúdia to Cap de Formentor. The road winds through forests and along dramatic cliffs, with one jaw-dropping view after another. It’s a popular route for cyclists; the scenery is unreal. Keep in mind that the cyclists can slow down the traffic, so patience needed on the roads. We stopped at Mirador Es Colomer, a viewpoint with incredible views of the coastline, and kept going until we reached the Formentor Lighthouse. It sits right on the edge of the island, again it can take quite some time to get here with the cyclists/cars. On our way back, we stopped at Formentor Beach for lunch and a swim; it’s a gorgeous beach with white sand, crystal-clear water, and backed by pine trees. Our last stop on our road trip was Port de Pollença, just a short drive away from Alcudia, an upmarket port. The Pine Walk along the waterfront is one of the prettiest strolls in Mallorca. There are lots of great restaurants right by the water where you can eat dinner and watch the sky turn pink. A great spot for a group of ladies, as there are some fabulous boutiques in the area.
I was travelling with kids who were keen to get back to the pool, however, there are other road trips which I recommend including: Valldemossa & Deià – Picturesque mountain villages. Binissalem – Mallorca’s wine region. Cala Sant Vicenç & Cala Figuera – Quiet coastal coves ideal for swimming, snorkelling, or relaxing. Sineu – Traditional inland town with a historic market (Wednesdays Lluc Monastery – Peaceful Mountain monastery with hiking trails. Sóller & Port de Sóller – Famous for its tram down
We stayed in Iberostar Ciudad Blanca and Iberostar Playa de Muro, both fabulous family friendly hotels offerings top class entertainment, delicious food and wonderful service.
What makes Alcúdia amazing is that you get a bit of everything, for everyone, history, beaches, great food, and adventure for the kids.
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