Alcúdia
A walled old town and a long beach on Mallorca's north-east coast, with Roman ruins and a natural park nearby.
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Alcúdia is a resort and municipality on the north-east coast of Mallorca, in the Balearic Islands. Many visitors come for the old town, which sits on a small peninsula between the bays of Pollença and Alcúdia. Its medieval wall, built from 1298 and finished in 1362, can be climbed and followed almost all the way around. Inside are houses dating back to the 13th century, and the Roman remains of Pollentia lie just outside the walls. The town has been listed among Spain's Pueblos Más Bonitos since 2019.
The beach is the other draw. A beach about 14 km long runs from Alcúdia past Port d'Alcúdia to Ca'n Picafort. Coves and beaches north and west of town, including the one facing the islet of S'Illot, suit sunbathing, swimming and snorkeling. Most hotels are in Port d'Alcúdia and Platja d'Alcúdia, and many restaurants in Port d'Alcúdia open only in the tourist season. Playa de Muro, which joins Alcúdia, borders S'Albufera, a natural park popular with birdwatchers.
Alcúdia in five
- Pick the port or the old townPort d'Alcúdia has the beach, hotels and restaurants; the walled old town has lanes, a market and fewer hotels. They are a short bus or bike ride apart, so choose by how you spend evenings.
- Go on market daysThe old town hosts a big market on Tuesdays and Sundays, and the lanes are busiest then. Arrive early to avoid parking trouble and the midday heat.
- Hire a car for Formentor and the northCap de Formentor, Pollença and the coves are slow by bus. Collect a car at Palma airport, about an hour away, and drive the Formentor road before the afternoon traffic.Pollença travel guide
- Check the Balearic tourist taxMallorca charges a sustainable tourism tax per person per night, which your hotel adds to the bill. Check the current rates when you book.Tourist taxes in Europe
Things to do in Alcúdia
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Need to know
- Airport
- Palma (PMI), about 55–60 min by road
- Getting there
- Car, bus or transfer from Palma; ferries to Menorca leave from the port
- Getting around
- Bikes and local buses; a car for Formentor and the north
- Best base
- Port d'Alcúdia for the beach, the old town for evenings
- Time needed
- 2–7 days
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh15°Low10°Quiet, mildJanuaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 75 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, mild
- FebruaryClear7 rainy daysHigh15°Low10°Almond blossomFebruaryClear
Good
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 49 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Almond blossom
- MarchPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh16°Low11°Cool, quietMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 59 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh18°Low13°Cycling seasonAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 60 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cycling season
- MayClear9 rainy daysHigh22°Low16°Beach opensMayClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 55 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Beach opens
- JuneClear4 rainy daysHigh27°Low21°Warm seaJuneClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 29 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- JulyClear3 rainy daysHigh30°Low24°Hot, busyJulyClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 9 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- AugustClear5 rainy daysHigh30°Low24°Hottest, busyAugustClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 34 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hottest, busy
- SeptemberRain12 rainy daysHigh26°Low22°Warm seaSeptemberRain
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 89 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- OctoberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh23°Low18°Quiet, mildOctoberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 72 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, mild
- NovemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh18°Low14°Season closingNovemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 80 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Season closing
- DecemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh16°Low11°Cool, lightsDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, lights
Average daily high and low in Alcúdia, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Alcúdia
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 14°
- Humidity
- 63%
- Wind
- 13 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Alcúdia
09:47 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today18°16°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue16°15°85%Tuesday: Rain. High 16°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 85%.
- Wed19°14°38%Wednesday: Rain. High 19°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 38%.
- Thu20°17°13%Thursday: Partly cloudy. High 20°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 13%.
- Fri20°16°8%Friday: Cloudy. High 20°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Sat20°14°5%Saturday: Fog. High 20°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Sun23°15°15%Sunday: Cloudy. High 23°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 15%.
Updated 07:03 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Day trips by train
- Pollençaabout 15–20 min by carA stone town with the Calvari steps and a weekend market.Read the guide
- Cap de Formentorabout 40–50 min by carA cliff road to a lighthouse. Go early to avoid the traffic.
- Palma de Mallorcaabout 1 hr by car or busCathedral, old town and a good lunch before the flight.Read the guide
Before you go to Alcúdia
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Rules for Alcúdia, checked
- Spain is a Schengen country, so check your entry rules with the Spanish Foreign Ministry before you book flights to Mallorca.Source
- Non-EU visitors enter through the EU Entry/Exit System, with fingerprints and a photo taken at the border. Check the current EES guidance first.
- Dial 112 for police, ambulance or fire anywhere in Spain, including Mallorca.
Plan around Alcúdia
Cities, regions and entry rules for visitors
Read the guideMallorcaBeaches, mountains and Palma
Read the guideNorthern MallorcaFormentor, Pollença and the Tramuntana coast
Read the guidePollençaA stone town with steps and a weekend market
Read the guideCiutadellaMenorca's old port, across the water by ferry
Read the guidePalma de MallorcaThe island capital and cathedral
Read the guideAlcúdia FAQ
Is Alcúdia a good base on Mallorca?
Yes for families and cyclists: a long, shallow beach, an old town and the north in easy reach. It is far from Palma and the south coast, so choose another base if you want nightlife or Tramuntana hiking.
Alcúdia or Pollença: which is better?
Alcúdia for a bigger beach and more hotels; Pollença for a calmer stone town and the Formentor road. They are 15–20 minutes apart, so you can stay in one and visit the other.
How do you get from Palma airport to Alcúdia?
By rental car, transfer or bus in roughly an hour. Check bus timetables for late arrivals, since service thins out in the evening and a taxi may cost more.
When is the best time to visit Alcúdia?
May, June, September and October for warm sea, quieter beaches and cycling weather. July and August are hot and busy, and many places close from November to March.
Is Alcúdia good for families?
Yes, the bay has long, gently sloping sand and shallow water, and the old town has car-free lanes. Check lifeguard flags, and book summer rooms early.