Book Cheap Holidays in Alcudia

Summary

Alcudia is a main tourist resort on the Balearic Island of Majorca, located on the northeast point of the island inside a beautiful Bay, which still remains one of the most popular resorts in the Balearics. The old town of Alcudia is situated 3km from the coastal resort of Alcudia, and lies within an ancient fort wall that is centuries old. Holidays in Alcudia gift you with one of the largest and most beautiful white sandy beaches on the island. The beach of Alcudia is 11km long and has plenty of great facilities so there is something for everyone. With the help of Book-Cheap-Holidays you could be packing your bags and jet setting off to this fabulous destination to enjoy bargain Alcudia holidays.

Things to do

On holidays to Alcudia the main concern is typically the beach, along the north and west are plenty of private coves that are perfect for relaxing and snorkeling in the shallow clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The beach stretches out for 6 miles, reaching all the way down to down to C'an Picafort. Also near the beach is a protected nature reserve which is a good spot for birdwatchers. The beach has some fantastic beach facilities including a wide selection of water sports such as parasailing, banana boat rides and hiring out the pedaloes, also the shallow calm waters are ideal for small children. Along this seafront is an abundance of bars, restaurants and shops in which to treat yourself. If you can drag yourself way from the wonderful coastline there is plenty of other things to occupy your time. You could visit the popular water park of Hidropark, or for a bit of culture you could visit the town of Pollenca or the old town of Alcudia with its ancient wall, Roman ruins and amphitheatre. At Port d'Alcudia you can take a boat trip to other areas of the island or even over to Menorca and Barcelona. Lining the harbour are high class shops and beautiful walks any time of day. For some intensive shopping on your Alcudia holidays then you could also head down to the markets every Sunday and Tuesday where you will be able to find all kinds of local goods. For a bit more action you can have a go at a game of tennis or squash, go go-karting or see the sites on horseback. There is also the 2 hour trek on the Castell d'Alaro trail. Although there are a few lively bars and clubs in the area, those of you who are looking for some serious clubbing entertainment should head further south on the island.

Flights & Accommodation

With Book-Cheap-Holidays you can find some amazing deals on cheap Alcudia holidays by searching for your preferred flights to Alcudia separately from your hotels in Alcudia. A lot of the hotels in Alcudia are along the beachfront, most with family activities, kids clubs and swimming pools. Alcudia is around 90 minutes from Palma de Mallorca Airport and you can fly there from major UK airports.

Quick Facts

• Location; North east of the Balearic Island of Majorca
• Majorca's Capital; Palma Nova
• Language; Spanish is the official language although English is widely spoken in built up tourist areas