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Holidays in Alcudia
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The Balearic Island resort of
Port d'Alcudia is situated towards the northern
end of Majorca at the top of a long curving bay
with an endless white sandy beach. It is two miles
south of the historical old town of Alcudia, from
which it takes its name. The extensive, purpose-built
resort, together with the neighboring resort of
Playa de Muro, stretches for five miles on either
side of the coastal road and is particularly popular
with British, German and Scandinavian families.
It has a relaxed atmosphere and is popular for
its spectacular beach, though it is also very
well placed for exploring the attractions around
the northern part of the island.
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Sightseeing in Alcudia
The nearby towns of Pollenca and the old town
of Alcudia as well as the mountain village of
Lluc are worth exploring in search of a little
culture, while those looking to get away from
it all can take a trip to the mountainous western
side of the island for hiking, biking or horse
riding and some beautiful views.
Alcudia Beaches
The resort of Alcudia is mainly focused along
the spectacular five-mile beach that fronts the
resort. All sorts of watersports can be arranged
from scuba diving to banana rides and the beach
has extensive facilities, shops, bars and restaurants
along its promenade.
Shopping in Alcudia
Alcudia doesn't have a distinct shopping centre:
shops selling buckets and spades and tourist essentials
line the beach road and the other small shopping
areas dotted around the resort also cater well
for visitoes. The nearby resort of Playa de Muro
has a very nice shopping center with some great
boutiques and the port area has a good selection
of designer shops. The supermarkets are well stocked,
with all the well-known brands as well as cheap
alcohol and cigarettes. The local market opens
on Tuesday and Sunday mornings and the market
in Inca, only 15 miles away, opens on Thursdays.
Good purchases include the porcelain and leather
goods, but you should be prepared to bargain hard.
Activities in Alcudia
There are tennis and squash courts in the resort
and nearby attractions include a water park, a
go-kart track and horse riding stables. Boats
trips can be arranged to visit the stunning Formentor
promontory where passengers can snorkel or simply
take in the views.
Culture in Alcudia
The ancient town of Alcudia, not to be confused
with the modern resort of Alcudia two miles to
its south, has a fascinating and turbulent history.
The Phoenicians and Greeks settled here and the
Romans made it their capital in the 2nd century
BC. Destroyed by the Vandals in the 6th century
it was rebuilt again by the Moors before being
liberated by King Jaime I of Spain in the early
1200s. The Spanish sensibly fortified the city;
its massive city walls date from this era. Today
visitors still enter the narrow streets of the
old town through one of the two gates, which are
guarded by large towers. Near the town, at Polentia,
is a well preserved Roman amphitheatre and the
Orator de Santa Anna, one of Majorca's oldest
churches.
Food in Alcudia
Most restaurants in Alcudia cater for the British
palate with plenty of fast-food joints and cafés
offering traditional British fare. There are also
a several Italian, Indian and Chinese restaurants.
The resort's best restaurants are primarily in
the port area, where diners can find some excellent
Spanish, French and seafood restaurants within
a beautiful harbor setting.
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