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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LPHDK
Copenhagen, Denmark1,084 contributions
Sept 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 2 October 2024
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tomwalshphotos
Kilkenny, Ireland199 contributions
May 2024 • Family
We were on a short family holiday staying in Can Picafort and as a day trip we went to the old town of Alcudia.
The public transport service was fantastic and brought us directly at a very reasonable cost.
The imposing walls and old gate of the city provide a sense of history and the importance of defence in the days gone by.
Inside those walls we found numerous pedestrianised narrow streets full of shops with all types of colourful goods to entice the tourist to part with some money.
We stopped for coffee and ice-cream and then again for a rest and a cold drink.
It was a very enjoyable change to sitting by the pool, and there was ample opportunity to pick up a souvenir or two.
The public transport service was fantastic and brought us directly at a very reasonable cost.
The imposing walls and old gate of the city provide a sense of history and the importance of defence in the days gone by.
Inside those walls we found numerous pedestrianised narrow streets full of shops with all types of colourful goods to entice the tourist to part with some money.
We stopped for coffee and ice-cream and then again for a rest and a cold drink.
It was a very enjoyable change to sitting by the pool, and there was ample opportunity to pick up a souvenir or two.
Written 20 November 2024
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Charlotte Tarr
40 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
A must see. We went on the bus from Playa de Muro (324) it cost for 2 people round trip £5.15.
The old town is beautiful with a walk around the walls and beautiful scenery. There are little cafes, restaurants and shops dotted around within the walls.
The old town is beautiful with a walk around the walls and beautiful scenery. There are little cafes, restaurants and shops dotted around within the walls.
Written 5 July 2024
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Judith B
Newton Aycliffe, UK112 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Just returned from Hotel More and have to say how fantastic our holiday was. Perfect position, beautiful views . But got to mention the staff . They were so helpful , courteous and always smiling x The receptionists are always helpful and always smiling . Rooms were cleaned every day fresh towels if needed . Plenty to choose from for all meals x It’s a lovely quiet hotel with a beautiful pool and not even two minutes from the beach x
Highly recommend this hotel x Been and booked next year xx
Highly recommend this hotel x Been and booked next year xx
Written 10 July 2024
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Phil Z
221 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
A beautiful and bustling historic walled old town south of Port de Pollenca with lots of small shops, cafes and restaurants as well as a larger church and a few museums which one can easily spend a day exploring. The town walls are generally in good condition and can be walked on for a few hundred meters.
If coming from Port de Pollenca, there is a bus every 30 mins during the day
If coming from Port de Pollenca, there is a bus every 30 mins during the day
Written 22 September 2024
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David J
5 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
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.
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.
Written 5 April 2024
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Horace1408
Filey, UK82 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
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?
Written 14 June 2024
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Raoul Rongen
Sittard, The Netherlands1,312 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Outside 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.
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.
Written 29 May 2024
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Heathsr11
367 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We enjoyed our visit which was one stop on the 324 from port alcudia. While we were there we visited the Roman ruins which was fascinating to see what had been excavated. There are helpful boards as to walk around and there are three sections to explore. It’s uncovered so best to avoid the midday sun, we arrived in the morning and there were only a few other people walking around. We found it fascinating and the staff at the entrance were friendly and gave you a helpful guide for when walking around. You can get an audio guide but due to data on our phones we didn’t. There is a museum across the road which is closed on Monday so we didn’t get to visit this which was a shame as it held some artefacts they’d uncovered. But the site itself was still worth a visit.
We also enjoyed the wall walk. There are some sections where you can read about sieges and rebellions in Mallorca but largely it’s nice to walk along the wall walk and get the views.
We also enjoyed the wall walk. There are some sections where you can read about sieges and rebellions in Mallorca but largely it’s nice to walk along the wall walk and get the views.
Written 29 August 2024
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DuggyLancs
Greater Manchester, UK35 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
Beautiful old town worth repeat visits to wander the streets and with many options to eat. It was very busy in September. We visited the Roman ruins of Pollentia this time, worth a look. Chose to leave the car and use public transport, less hassle. You need to be very aware that there are pickpockets working the wall, when we were there it was two men and a woman, they look like tourists taking interest in the site, it’s fairly busy so you are in single file at many points, everyone we walked past with a backpack it had been opened and they were completely unaware. We notified a couple of people and the pickpockets realised we’d seen them and left but not without hurling abuse at us from the base of the walls.
Written 19 December 2024
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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 18 January 2025
Barbara Leith
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Looking for 5☆ quiet hotel with twin beds for 2 mature ladies
Written 9 January 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 29 August 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 30 August 2019
How much is the entrance fee for the castle thanks
Written 26 April 2019
Is there a good taxi firm in alcudia old town is there a taxi rank thanks
Written 26 April 2019
Bonjour j'aimerai savoir si sur le marché il y a quelqu un qui réalise des portraits caricatures ? Merci
Written 17 March 2019
We werde there today (April 2019) and there was defenitely a man doing carcature portraits.
Written 16 April 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 16 December 2018
Hi, do you think it is doable with a stroller or is it better without it ?thank you
Written 11 September 2018
or, ensure the stroller is one with larger wheels, but there are areas it may not be so easy….
Written 31 January 2019
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