Alcudia Old Town
Alcudia Old Town
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Surrounded by 14th-century walls, the pedestrianized Alcudia Old Town is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with a variety of restaurants, bars, and shops. Here, you can visit the Church of St. Jaume, stroll down the main street of Carrer Major, snap a picture with the Xara Gate, and enjoy splendid views as walk along the medieval walls. Plan your visit on market days, where you’ll find fresh produce, souvenirs, shoes, bags, and more. Join a walking tour led by a knowledgeable guide; it often includes a stop at the nearby Roman Pollentia ruins as well. – Tripadvisor
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- 2001NH853 contributionsAfter lunch walkYay! Free and amble parking just past the 14th century walls that google maps dumps you at. Just go past the portcullis and it will be there eventually on the left. Gorgeous walk through narrow pedestrian only streets with shopping and restaurants.Visited March 2024Traveled with friendsWritten March 19, 2024
- 1957Ottawa, Canada990 contributionsDefinitely worth a visit!Surrounded by 14 th century walls, We visited Old Town of Alducia on Easter Sunday. There was plenty of free parking around the area, which we had researched beforehand. The old town with its Neo Gothic style , fresh architectural surprise, a square buzzing with cafes, bars + restaurants, shops and rows of sandstones houses with traditional green shutters on cobbled streets. There is an open market on Sundays and Tuesdays with local produce and souvenirs. The old town is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with variable things. You can visit the church St Jaume when you stroll down the Main Street . It is definitely worth a visit…Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 31, 2024
- Antonio NMilan, Italy2,284 contributionsMaximum half dayVery nice village surrounded by ancient Spanish walls on which you can walk. Everything is very nice and nice, I recommend doing a complete tour of the walls and passing through the main church. The central square with its cafés is beautifulVisited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 3, 2024
- David J5 contributionsA great half day visit.Alcudia Old Town is a great stop off to explore. We went on market day (Sunday) which gets busy, so early arrival is advised. Lets of choice for eating, particularly down side streets you can find better value for money. The streets have been well paved by the local authority for pedestrian use and the old buildings are all well maintained. You can tell the residents of proud of their Old Town.Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 5, 2024
- Wendy P7 contributionsGreat placeBeautiful and an interesting place. Free walk up on the walls with excellent views. Lovely place to wonder around the streets. Many nice cafes, restaurants and shops. Sunday market worth a visit. Easy, cheap bus ride on local buses from/to Port d’Alcudia.Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 10, 2024
- Bjorn B32 contributionsCozy antique town, but boring peddler's market on TuesdaysCozy ancient city area that must be seen if you are in the area. Many shops in the small streets, and even a market every Tuesday, where there is shopping. However, you don't necessarily have to experience that, ongoing sellers who mostly sell cheap bras and copy goods of dubious origin, i.e. not exciting Spanish specialties that we had hoped forVisited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 19, 2024
- FreezingIrishHilversum, The Netherlands355 contributionsLovely old townVery nice town. Old Roman capital of the island tons of good shops and bars. Easy enough to park a bit outside and then just ramble around for a few hours. Refreshingly tourist light as well - I'd recommend the place when you get sick and tired of the many over visited spots on the Island.Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 5, 2024
- kenny10564Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom520 contributionsOld town alcudia.Just come back from having a ĺovely walk around alcudia old town. Nice walk on the walkway with some fantastic view's. Also nice to walk around and not worry about traffic. If you are this way I would highly recommend a visit. A gem.Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 9, 2024
- Raoul RongenSittard, The Netherlands1,305 contributions4.5 star reviewOutside the high season it is wonderful to walk around here without crowds of tourists. It is incredibly well maintained; both the streets, the houses and the city wall. You can walk along part of the city wall, giving you a beautiful view of the town and the mountains in the distance. There are nice shops and plenty of good catering establishments. Cristal is highly recommended with delicious tapas and paella.Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 29, 2024
- Horace1408Filey, United Kingdom82 contributionsMarket very busy, otherwise lovely old town.Visited the Old Town twice, once on market day and once normal day. Easy access by bus which can be very busy as this is a travel hub for other locations. Absolutely heaving on market day with the usual clothes/ accessories/ souvenirs/ junk but lots of very varied produce. Not sure on produce prices but they looked very similar to UK and quality seemed very varied. Not sure Brits would be too happy with fruit and veg on display as, although nice and fresh, many were mis shapen and we tend to be very fussy about mis shapes! Outside of market day, this is a lovely old town to take a leisurely stroll round and it looked as if there were lots of eateries but maybe pricey?Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 14, 2024
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Samantha T
11 contributions
Sep 2021 • Family
We got the 322 bus outside our hotel to the old town took around 20 min & was €6 2 adults each way . It was lovely & picturesque walking round thr little cobbles streets which had small gift shops & restaurants to choose from . We had lunch at lovely Italian restaurant with an even more gorgeous outside back courtyard would highly recommend. I would recommend a visit to thr old town just for a stroll. 😊
Written September 8, 2021
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FC
North East England, UK35 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Beautiful Alcudia Old Town. We visited mid week, late afternoon and there weren't many people there so we could take our time during our visit. Gorgeous shops, cafes and the walk around the wall gives a lovely view. Very serene.
The square has gorgeous restaurants and bars and we had coffee and delicious desserts. We got a bus from Can picafort, taking about 30 mins, very easy to use tib buses and cheap.
The square has gorgeous restaurants and bars and we had coffee and delicious desserts. We got a bus from Can picafort, taking about 30 mins, very easy to use tib buses and cheap.
Written September 18, 2023
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LJS
Alcudia, Spain22 contributions
Apr 2020 • Family
Alcúdia is a walled village, a world heritage site. It’s also one of the few medieval gems that you can actually walk around, day or night, to take in the views of the cobbled streets, church and town or the countryside beyond.
At night the walls are lit - it’s magical! And on summer evenings there are theatrical performances around the town, depicting the history.
At night the walls are lit - it’s magical! And on summer evenings there are theatrical performances around the town, depicting the history.
Written April 24, 2020
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jegfire g
Oldbury, UK58 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
I love Alcudia disappointing they removed safe from beach areas (back to separate swimming) this year we both got lots of mosquito bites. I won’t be coming back any time soon. Still €6.50 per bed per person on beach. Prices have gone up average pint €3-4 euro and eating out on night averages €25 for two although only main meal and a drink. We were charged €2 to €4 for sprite. Went on a few trips with no frills which we enjoyed. Bus is strange used card but price more than fare as found on website so assume they charge a card fee? €6.60 was charged €6.90 €10 was charged €10.40 so unsure ! Easy way of getting round but gets full very quickly.
Written June 12, 2022
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mrobin
London15 contributions
Dec 2019
We went to Alcudia for a number of reasons, explore the city walls, the old town, the Sunday market and the Roman ruins. It was a very enjoyable day except the Roman ruins and its museum is closed every Sunday. The Market is a good mix of stalls fort locals and tourists, we bought a large bag of roasted b road beans and 2 portions of sun-dried tomatoes perfect for taking home as they were not oil. Well worth a visit, but note the Roman remains days of opening.
Written January 23, 2020
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Anthony E
Leyland, UK506 contributions
Feb 2020
I last visited Alcudia 35 years ago when my kids were little
Visiting again this February was met with warm sunny weather and the old town hasn't changed, lovely little streets to walk (no traffic), battlement walls to walk and its history to track. The Romans invaded Mallorca in 123 BC and established a settlement with many shops, market, forum, houses, wells, tombs and a grand amphitheatre. All of this can be seen by paying 4 euros at the entrance (near the bus stops & tourist info office). Then you can use your ticket to go round the Roman museum in the old town (Roman gold jewelery that still glittered)
*** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ***
Visiting again this February was met with warm sunny weather and the old town hasn't changed, lovely little streets to walk (no traffic), battlement walls to walk and its history to track. The Romans invaded Mallorca in 123 BC and established a settlement with many shops, market, forum, houses, wells, tombs and a grand amphitheatre. All of this can be seen by paying 4 euros at the entrance (near the bus stops & tourist info office). Then you can use your ticket to go round the Roman museum in the old town (Roman gold jewelery that still glittered)
*** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ***
Written March 4, 2020
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LPHDK
Copenhagen, Denmark1,088 contributions
Sep 2024 • Solo
I loved the old town - it is almost as charming as the one in Palma. On market days it is FILLED with vendors and tourists.
I bought quite a lot and the price is good considering the quality and they will haggle with you - just walk away a few times.
On a none market day you get to enjoy the peace and quiet and can actually see the streets and the city wall is far less crowded.
I bought quite a lot and the price is good considering the quality and they will haggle with you - just walk away a few times.
On a none market day you get to enjoy the peace and quiet and can actually see the streets and the city wall is far less crowded.
Written October 2, 2024
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Gareth P
397 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
A beautiful old town with a more local and less tourist like feel.
We stayed within the walls and it feels safe and chilled, with loads of great places to dine out.
Worth a climb up and around the walls and the church (Sant Jaume d’Alcudia) is a fine architectural example.
It’s not as immense or beautiful as other old towns as for example Dubrovnik, but it compensates by being no where near as crowded.
Definitely worth visiting when on the island.
We stayed within the walls and it feels safe and chilled, with loads of great places to dine out.
Worth a climb up and around the walls and the church (Sant Jaume d’Alcudia) is a fine architectural example.
It’s not as immense or beautiful as other old towns as for example Dubrovnik, but it compensates by being no where near as crowded.
Definitely worth visiting when on the island.
Written July 8, 2023
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Daz
Nottingham, UK13 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Old town is great, pretty little Spanish streets running through ruins. Plenty of shops and places to eat. Can walk from alcudia hotels in about 30mins. It costs around €7 one way for a taxi if you flag it down. Keep in mind if you plan to taxi home just as the market stalls close, you will be stuck in a queue for the taxis, it’s quicker to walk.
Written June 1, 2022
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saronic
Zurich, Switzerland29,071 contributions
Dec 2021
From the several attractive little towns of Majorca the one of Alcudia is special because of its extensive walls that still surround it. In combination with the nearby ruins of Roman Pollentia a visit of old Alcudia makes for a great cultural experience. There are pretty narrow streets with flagstones, surrounded by houses in traditional architecture. The whole old town is for pedestrians only, also it doesn't feel really touristy, so it makes for pleasant strolls.
A highlight here though is the 'Cami de Ronda', a walk along the mediaval walls, sometimes outside the old town, sometimes inside and for a part also on top of the wall. There are stairs by the Porta de Mallorca, also known as Porta de Sant Sebastià, that take on up to the around 6m high wall walk. Behind a parapet on the outer side and a modern railing inside one goes for about 250 meters till the former Porta de la Vila Roja, of which nothing can be seen anymore. Here steps take one down again.
Besides the Porta de Mallorca to the west there is only one other Porta to be seen, the Porta des Molls or Porta de Xara to the east, which now stands all by itself, separated from the walls. The history of this defensive structure goes back to the early 14th century, when Alcudia was founded by the then King of Majorca, James II from the house of Aragon. His father, with the surname 'El Conqueridor', had taken the island from the Arabs, who at least have given the town its name: 'Alcudia' comes from 'al kudj', Arabic for 'hill'. In their days just a farmhouse was here, not far from the by then already forgotten Roman town of Pollentia.
A highlight here though is the 'Cami de Ronda', a walk along the mediaval walls, sometimes outside the old town, sometimes inside and for a part also on top of the wall. There are stairs by the Porta de Mallorca, also known as Porta de Sant Sebastià, that take on up to the around 6m high wall walk. Behind a parapet on the outer side and a modern railing inside one goes for about 250 meters till the former Porta de la Vila Roja, of which nothing can be seen anymore. Here steps take one down again.
Besides the Porta de Mallorca to the west there is only one other Porta to be seen, the Porta des Molls or Porta de Xara to the east, which now stands all by itself, separated from the walls. The history of this defensive structure goes back to the early 14th century, when Alcudia was founded by the then King of Majorca, James II from the house of Aragon. His father, with the surname 'El Conqueridor', had taken the island from the Arabs, who at least have given the town its name: 'Alcudia' comes from 'al kudj', Arabic for 'hill'. In their days just a farmhouse was here, not far from the by then already forgotten Roman town of Pollentia.
Written October 27, 2022
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I am looking for a picturesque location for a small wedding of about 30 people? Happy for the ceremony and reception to not be in the same location, but not too far between the 2. Would love the reception to offer traditional food and some music in the evening. Any recommendations would be amazing 🤩
Written January 18, 2025
Barbara Leith
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Looking for 5☆ quiet hotel with twin beds for 2 mature ladies
Written January 9, 2025
Is it worth going to the markets can you get the usual handbags ,clothes sports kits etc thanks in advance for any information
Written August 29, 2019
Most of the market is the same as virtually any other market, although there are a couple of local produce stalls. Nice though just to wander around and take in how other people are reacting.
Written August 30, 2019
How much is the entrance fee for the castle thanks
Written April 26, 2019
Is there a good taxi firm in alcudia old town is there a taxi rank thanks
Written April 26, 2019
Bonjour j'aimerai savoir si sur le marché il y a quelqu un qui réalise des portraits caricatures ? Merci
Written March 17, 2019
We werde there today (April 2019) and there was defenitely a man doing carcature portraits.
Written April 16, 2019
There are some boat trips. For sure in the west part of the island. When you type Mallorca Dolphin Tours or Dolphin Watching in goo**le + name of the city you stay - something will appear for sure
Written December 16, 2018
Hi, do you think it is doable with a stroller or is it better without it ?thank you
Written September 11, 2018
or, ensure the stroller is one with larger wheels, but there are areas it may not be so easy….
Written January 31, 2019
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