Alcudia Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attrcations in Alcudia Mallorca Majorca Spain
Alcudia Tourist Attractions
Alcudia has an abundance of brilliant tourist attractions that are either in or surround the resort. Located in the north of the beautiful island of Mallorca / Majorca. The majority of attractions in Alcudia are aimed at families with young children and groups of young friends, like the water park, watersports and go kart track, although the town is also filled with historical monuments and artifacts. Across the whole of the island you will find many amazing man made and natural attractions. You can see these by either boat, train, bus / coach excursions or by yourself renting a car! There are attractions for everyone, whether you are visiting the island with Friends or the Family and bringing the Kids! Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday or an active holiday, You will find something in Alcudia that will suit you!
Alcudia is a lovely holiday destination, throughout the summer peak season you will find many British and other European tourists vacating to the resort and the island.
Alcudia is the oldest city in Majorca / Mallorca and was founded by the Phonecians. The town offers you everything you would expect on a Spanish holiday, unlike some of the tourist resorts which are located in the south of the island. It still offers the same 'attractions' that you would find in the south like a water park, go kart track and an array of bars and restaurants. The resort is perfect and very popular for families with young children.
If an active holiday is what you were looking for then Alcudia will keep you busy, with many interesting and fun attractions from historical monument's to water parks - something for everyone! The walled town of Alcudia, the walls dating back to the 14th century, has many interesting and historical attractions, including Roman ruins, as this was the Romans capital during the occupation. Monuments that are certainly worth a visit, they represent every civilization that ever settled in Alcudia. Although the main attraction of this town has to be the port area, from here you can get day boat trips to secluded beaches. There is also a wonderful Sunday market. The towns compact rows of narrow streets are lined with shops, which are packed with traditional goods.
The best way to visit the old town is to park on the south side and to walk around the walls, where eventually you will come the towns bullring which is over a 100 years old!
Hidropark the water park in Alcudia, offers a variety of shutes, slides and pools for all ages. The 54 hole Supergolf is right next door, accessible from both in and outside the park. The restaurants and bar are also open throughout the day at your disposal. Come and visit us for a really refreshing day out!
Hidropark opens every day in the summer season (1 May until 31 October) from 10:30 until 18:00. The price of admission to Hidropark is from 12 years upwards 15€ between 5 and 11 years is 8€ and for children under 5 is free.
If a beach holiday is what you where looking for then, it is definitely the miles and miles of fine white beach in Alcudia, that is without doubt the icing on the cake in this extremely laid back North Eastern resort. It is proud of and rightly so of its 7 km of curving white beach that gently shelves into the sea and has thatched beach huts and sun beds, palm trees, along the front many bars, cafes and restaurants, also you will find a wide variety of water sports. In the bay the water is shallow, which makes it popular with families that have small children.
The nightlife in Alcudia is lively although not rowdy. It centres around the many bars and pubs all of which have a wide variety of entertainment, from bands, karaoke, sports etc. The nightlife and entertainment is family based until about midnight then the party goers take over! There are a few night-clubs for those who want to keep partying the night away, these are lively but you will rarely find trouble in and are a fun night out!
Mallorca / Majorca is such a magnificent island you would be mad to visit for your holiday and not explore it! and what better way than in your own rented car?! Hiring a car for a couple of days and going exploring is a brilliant day out, some areas on the island have such beauty that it will take your breath away! The little towns and villages are all easily accessible with decent roads throughout the island. Mopeds are also another means for travelling and exploring the island. These are also available for hire from as little as around 15 euros per day, but you should take extra precautions in Mallorca / Majorca on the roads with a lot of holiday makers frequently involved in accidents because they are either drinking or generally excited and having fun on their holiday that they aren’t taking due care.
If staying in Alcudia, then I am sure you will have a fabulous holiday and find plenty or as little as you want to do!
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Alcudia Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions in Alcudia Mallorca Majorca Spain