Alcudia is a perfectly restored walled city on the site of a Roman settlement with remains of ancient houses and a theatre. The maze of narrow streets enclosed by medieval battlements has been carefully restored as part of Mallorca's new tourist image.
Located about 5 minutes by car from the coast, Alcúdia should not be confused with the beach resort of Port D'Alcudia. While the port and coastal areas were only developed in more recent times as tourism became a major source of income for the island.
Alcudia is close to the coast, the beaches of northern Mallorca just a few miles away from Alcudia. The Northern part of the coastline is more popular with tourists and the place to experience hustle and bustle during peak seasons, with the vibe becomine quieter the further South you go. A variety of watersports are available, from pedaloes through to sailing, windsurfing and parasailing.
Alcudia specialises in restaurants serving traditional Mallorcan food, like hearty stews, stuffed vegetables, and various spectacular seafood and fish dishes.