Port de Alcudia.
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Port de Alcudia
The port of Alcudia is right at the westernmost edge of the huge bay of Alcudia. There is a large marina here, with many, expensive looking yachts and upmarket shops, boutiques and restaurants. This end of the bay is quieter and more upmarket than the central area.
The warm, shallow waters of Alcudia Bay extend for 8km. This is a highly developed area with a long main road running parallel to the sea, housing a huge number of shops, bars, cafes, restaurants. The beach is fantastic, though very busy and you can certainly see why it has become so popular. The sea is well patrolled and has big enough waves to have fun, without feeling in danger. The sand is wide and golden. Alcudia Bay is not as loud and brash as the resorts around the south western corner of Mallorca, but there are plenty of opportunities for burgers, chips, Real English pubs, Happy Hours along with some night clubs and discos.
This is primarily a family resort, rather than an 18 to 30s area. The Ca'an Picafort and Playa de Muro area, further east are much more upmarket, with some very classy hotels and a small marina.
The old town of Alcudia is about 2 miles inland from the tourist development on the coast. It is a walled town, dating back to the fourteenth century, although people have lived on this site since Roman and Greek times. Alcudia is an ancient walled town, which you can enter through one of the two gates. It is a town of narrow streets and high walls. As our photos suggest, we went on market day, Sunday, in peak season. It was absolutely packed with tourists shopping for a bargain gift. Many stall holders were selling leather and wooden goods, jewellery, clothes and souvenirs. There are plenty of bars and restaurants and you can take a horse drawn carriage for a tour of the area.
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