Alcúdia

Mallorca

Max 22ºC / Min 14ºC

/ Balearic Islands

One of its main attractions is La Albufera, a nature reserve created in 1988.

The municipality of Alcúdia is one of the most beautiful places to be found in the Balearic Islands. Unspoilt coves with crystal-clear waters and surrounded by pine forests, natural environments featuring an abundance of fascinating wildlife and with immense ecological value, archaeological sites and mouth-watering gastronomy are reason enough to visit this town located in the northeast of Mallorca.

The Xara and Palma gates from the old medieval walled city remain intact to this day. Of a Renaissance wall, only the bastion of Sant Ferran —now taken up by the bullring— remains intact.Alcúdia’s old town is largely made up of several stately houses with Renaissance windows and bearing with coats of arms.Other buildings of interest include: the churches of Santa Ana and Sant Jaume, the Baroque chapel of Sant Crist, which houses a 15th century sculpture of Christ, the shrine of Mare de Déu de la Victória (located seven kilometres from the town), and the town hall.For birdwatchers, the municipality is also home to La Albufera, a nature reserve created in 1988. Located in and around the bay, more than two hundred species of birds can be spotted all year round.Another of its tourist attractions is the Roman city of Pollentia, the remains of which can be seen close to the walled enclosures of Alcúdia. The archaeological site contains the remains of various houses, a theatre and the forum.