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Pale sandy beach and turquoise sea at Port d'Alcúdia, with walkers at the water's edge and pines along the shore beneath blue sky.

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Port d'Alcúdia

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Five kilometres of pale sand shelving gently into the sea, backed by hotels, bars and shops. A classic beach holiday on Alcúdia bay, with a medieval walled town just two kilometres inland.

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The essentials at a glance

Sunshine, sand and everything nearby.

Worth a visit?
Yes — ideal for a classic beach holiday
Best for
Families, beach holidays and everything close by
Best months
April–June, September–October
Best time of day
Morning or late afternoon
Time to allow
A week as a holiday base, or three hours for a visit
With children
Very good — gently shelving water
Without a car
Easy enough
Parking
Limited from late morning in summer
Highlight
Exceptionally shallow water at the beach
Keep in mind
High-summer peace or traditional Mallorcan town life
Access
Level promenade; harder going on the sand
  • family-friendly
  • possible without a car
  • sandy beach
  • lively

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Two places, one name

View from the sea towards Port d'Alcúdia's beachfront hotels across turquoise shallows, with the Victòria mountains to the right.

Port d’Alcúdia is by the sea. Historic Alcúdia, with its lanes and medieval walls, lies inland. It is easy to combine a beach holiday with a visit to the old town.

The beach

Broad pale beach at Port d'Alcúdia on a June morning, with a few bathers, a sun shelter and a fringe of pines.

Pale sand and gently shelving water line the bay. Hotels, beach bars and the route back to your accommodation are close by, making a day at the beach straightforward.

The promenade and harbour

White wooden llaüts and modern motorboats beside Port d'Alcúdia's quay, with palms, waterfront buildings, marina masts and a wooded hill beyond.

The promenade is a lovely place to finish a beach day. Traditional llaüts lie beside modern boats in the harbour, with cafés and restaurants close by.

Getting to know Port d'Alcúdia

Does Port d'Alcúdia suit your plans?

What to expect and what to know before you visit.

You will feel at home here if…

  • you are travelling with children and want a sandy beach with gently shelving water.
  • you enjoy beach holidays with accommodation, restaurants and the promenade close together.
  • you want a holiday without a hire car and use buses for day trips.
  • you enjoy water sports, cycling or sailing.

Less suitable if…

  • you want plenty of peace and quiet: in high summer the resort is lively and busy.
  • you want historic lanes: the old town is in neighbouring Alcúdia.
  • you visit in winter: it is much quieter, with many hotels and restaurants closed.
  • you prefer little rocky coves: a long sandy beach defines the coast here.

Drive from the airport

50 minutes

58 km

Bus connections

Airport bus A32 in the summer season and A33 in winter

Region

Raiguer

Nearest beach

Alcanada

2 km

Elevation

2 m

above sea level

A glimpse of Port d'Alcúdia

Wooden jetty extending into crystal-clear turquoise and blue shallows in Alcúdia bay, with the Victòria peninsula's mountains on the left horizon. Very shallow clear water over pale sand, with a sandbank, a few bathers and Port d'Alcúdia's white apartment buildings beyond. Broad pale beach in September, with straw parasols and sunbeds in front of hotels, shallow water and the Victòria hills beneath high clouds. Three tall date palms on an empty, freshly raked beach early in the morning, with closed straw parasols and calm water behind.

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Season guide for Port d'Alcúdia

November Worth considering

Most hotels and restaurants gradually close.

Quiet Some places closed

Worth a visit Worth considering Less suitable Closed

Worth visiting in April, May, June, September and October. Less suitable in January, February and December. Mostly closed in January, February and December.

Location

Location of Port d'Alcúdia

Location of Port d'Alcúdia in Mallorca Palma Sóller Manacor
Location of Port d'Alcúdia
Region
Raiguer
Municipality
Alcúdia
Elevation
2 m above sea level
Airport
58 km , around 50 minutes
Hire car
not essential
Worth visiting for
a longer stay
Coordinates
39.8418,3.1329

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Two places, one name

Port d’Alcúdia is the seaside resort, with hotels stretching along five kilometres of beach. Alcúdia, the town that gave it its name, sits two kilometres inland behind medieval walls. Many holidaymakers spend their entire week without visiting it.

Before tourism, this really was Alcúdia’s port. Today the waterfront mainly serves visitors. The commercial harbour lies further east, where ferries leave for Menorca and industrial buildings line the walking route towards Alcanada.

The beach

The beach is why people come, and its shape makes it exceptional. Mallorca has plenty of beautiful beaches, but here the sand shelves so gently that, in calm conditions, you can walk a hundred metres out before the water reaches your waist. For families with young children, it is hard to beat.

The sand is fine, pale and free of stones, raked every morning in season. The numbered balnearis provide sunbeds, parasols and showers, and have recently been rebuilt. Their numbers are useful landmarks: arranging to meet at Balneari 4 is much easier than giving a street address.

Do pay attention to the beach flags. A northerly wind brings waves into the bay, and shallow water can give a misleading impression of safety. Follow the lifeguards’ advice.

Newly built pale balneari beach facility with a wooden terrace, blue awnings and red-and-white barrier tape, backed by pines and palms.
The balnearis were being rebuilt when this was photographed, so the facilities may look different when you visit.

Finding a quieter stretch

Early morning is usually quieter than the middle of the day. You can also walk along the bay towards Platja de Muro to try a different section. There is no fixed point beyond which the beach becomes empty; that stretch can be lively in high summer too.

Between November and March, the beach is much quieter. Seagrass remains along the shore, hotels close and you may walk for kilometres almost alone. It can be beautiful, but the busy holiday resort has largely shut down around it.

Empty beach in February with seagrass along the water, closed hotels and an unused playground, with hazy hills beyond.
The same beach in February. Seagrass remains on the shore, hotels are closed and you can walk for kilometres almost alone.

The promenade and harbour

Passeig Marítim runs from the beach to the marina, broad, paved, palm-lined and level throughout. A few wooden llaüts, the traditional Mallorcan fishing boats with their high curved bows, remain among the motorboats. Further along, an arched steel structure covers the path, providing welcome summer shade.

Continuing east eventually brings views of Illa d’Alcanada, the small offshore island with its lighthouse. The walking route passes industrial buildings, however. By bike or car, Carrer Gabriel Roca and Camí d’Alcanada make a more pleasant approach.

White wooden llaüts and modern motorboats beside Port d'Alcúdia's quay, with palms, waterfront buildings, marina masts and a wooded hill beyond.
Traditional llaüts share the quay with modern boats.

Easy things to miss

Behind the coastal road lies S’Albufera, the Balearics’ largest wetland. Its channels and reedbeds support more than two hundred bird species, within a short cycle ride of the beach. Many visitors pass it all week without realising what is there.

Then there is Alcúdia itself. Two kilometres away, or five minutes by bus, you find medieval walls, sandstone lanes, the Roman excavations of Pollentia and markets on Tuesdays and Sundays. If you make just one trip from the resort, make it this one.

Broad pale beach at Port d'Alcúdia on a June morning, with a few bathers, a sun shelter and a fringe of pines.
Half past eight on a June morning. Two hours later, towels cover the sand. The time makes the difference.

Evenings

In summer, the main road is bright, noisy and busy. Restaurant signs glow, terraces spread towards the pavement and bike hire shops sit beside grill restaurants. Families with pushchairs are still out at ten in the evening.

That is the atmosphere here, and it is useful to know whether it suits you. For a quieter evening, try the waterfront a couple of hundred metres away or choose a different resort. If you enjoy activity around you, this may be just right.

Evening street corner with a red illuminated grill restaurant sign, busy terrace tables, families with pushchairs and a bike hire sign.
The main road on an August evening. Whether this appeals or not, it helps to know what to expect.

Day trips

Port d’Alcúdia is a very useful base for exploring. Alcúdia is close by, and buses reach Pollença and Port de Pollença. Cap de Formentor is under an hour away; Artà and the eastern caves are a little over an hour. Route 302 goes directly to Palma.

The Tramuntana remains in view throughout the day. In the evening, the sun sets behind it.

Very shallow clear water over pale sand, with a sandbank, a few bathers and Port d'Alcúdia's white apartment buildings beyond.
The seabed slopes so gently that the water stays shallow for a long way.

Photographs

Port d'Alcúdia in Mallorca

Wooden jetty extending into crystal-clear turquoise and blue shallows in Alcúdia bay, with the Victòria peninsula's mountains on the left horizon.
Port d'AlcúdiaFrom the jetties, you can see just how shallow the bay is. The bottom remains visible a long way out.
Very shallow clear water over pale sand, with a sandbank, a few bathers and Port d'Alcúdia's white apartment buildings beyond.
Port d'AlcúdiaThe seabed slopes so gently that the water stays shallow for a long way.
Broad pale beach in September, with straw parasols and sunbeds in front of hotels, shallow water and the Victòria hills beneath high clouds.
Port d'AlcúdiaSeptember brings warm water and occupied sunbeds, but less crowding than high summer.
Three tall date palms on an empty, freshly raked beach early in the morning, with closed straw parasols and calm water behind.
Port d'AlcúdiaJust after sunrise, the beach is quiet. For that empty-beach photograph, arrive before eight.
Empty beach in February with seagrass along the water, closed hotels and an unused playground, with hazy hills beyond.
Port d'AlcúdiaThe same beach in February. Seagrass remains on the shore, hotels are closed and you can walk for kilometres almost alone.
Newly built pale balneari beach facility with a wooden terrace, blue awnings and red-and-white barrier tape, backed by pines and palms.
Port d'AlcúdiaThe balnearis were being rebuilt when this was photographed, so the facilities may look different when you visit.
White wooden llaüts and modern motorboats beside Port d'Alcúdia's quay, with palms, waterfront buildings, marina masts and a wooded hill beyond.
Port d'AlcúdiaTraditional llaüts share the quay with modern boats.
Covered promenade beside the marina, with an arched steel structure, moored boats, palms, lawns and two walkers in the distance.
Port d'AlcúdiaThe covered marina promenade provides welcome shade in summer.
Large blue ALCUDIA letters on Port d'Alcúdia's paved harbour promenade, with boats and masts to the left and tall date palms to the right.
Port d'AlcúdiaThe letter sculpture on Passeig Marítim, between the marina and the palms.
Evening street corner with a red illuminated grill restaurant sign, busy terrace tables, families with pushchairs and a bike hire sign.
Port d'AlcúdiaThe main road on an August evening. Whether this appeals or not, it helps to know what to expect.
Orange-red sunset and wispy clouds above the dark Tramuntana silhouette, with town lights reflected in the still water of Alcúdia bay.
Port d'AlcúdiaLooking west across the bay. The sun sets behind mountains here, rather than into the sea.
Broad pale beach at Port d'Alcúdia on a June morning, with a few bathers, a sun shelter and a fringe of pines.
Port d'AlcúdiaHalf past eight on a June morning. Two hours later, towels cover the sand. The time makes the difference.
Small wave washing onto Port d'Alcúdia's shallow sandy shore, with walkers along the water and pines close to the sand.
Port d'AlcúdiaAlong this stretch, pines grow almost to the water, offering some rare natural shade.
Long wooden jetty extending from the beach into Alcúdia bay's shallow turquoise water, with a few swimmers at the end.
Port d'AlcúdiaThe jetties serve a practical purpose. It is a long walk through the shallows before the water reaches your waist.
View from a bathing jetty back towards the shore over clear shallow water, with the coastline and mountains on the horizon.
Port d'AlcúdiaFrom the end of the jetty, you appreciate how far the bay stretches and how shallow it remains.
Rigged catamarans with red-and-white sails on Port d'Alcúdia's pale sand, with turquoise water behind.
Port d'AlcúdiaSailing and windsurfing schools operate from the beach, making use of the bay's regular afternoon breeze.
Tall palms along Port d'Alcúdia beach photographed against blue sky, with parasols and bathers below.
Port d'AlcúdiaThe palms are part of the scene, although they provide little shade.
View from the sea towards Port d'Alcúdia's beachfront hotels across turquoise shallows, with the Victòria mountains to the right.
Port d'AlcúdiaFrom the water, you see the resort's layout clearly — a long line of hotels along the beach.

Time for your holiday plans

Things to do in Port d'Alcúdia

Three hours

Spend the morning on the beach, then follow the promenade to the marina and back. You could continue the two kilometres inland to Alcúdia's old town.

Half a day

Beach in the morning, then a bus to Alcúdia for the walls, lanes and Pollentia. Return to the water in the late afternoon.

A full day

Start early on the beach while it is quiet. Visit Alcúdia or Ermita de la Victòria around midday, then cycle to S'Albufera nature reserve behind the coastal road. Spend the evening on the promenade.

On a rainy day

Visit a museum in Alcúdia, then settle into a café. Check opening times first. Pollentia's excavations are outdoors and better saved for dry weather.

The beach at a glance

Underfoot
Fine pale sand without stones
Getting into the water
Very shallow — in calm conditions you can walk a hundred metres out before the water reaches your waist
Length
Around five kilometres, continuing into Platja de Muro without a break
Shade
Hired parasols and the strip of pines along the edge
Wind
Often calm with offshore winds, but a northerly can bring waves — follow the beach flags
With children
Exceptionally gently shelving water
Facilities
Numbered balnearis with sunbeds, parasols and showers · Lifeguards in season · Watersports centres · Beach bars

Practical details

Current bus routes and timetables at TIB ↗

Parking
Paid zones by the promenade fill from late morning in summer. Free spaces are available further back in residential streets, about five minutes' walk away.
Public transport
Stops along the main road, with frequent services in season
Time to allow
A week as a holiday base, or three hours for a visit
Good to know
The beach facilities, known as balnearis, are numbered. On a five-kilometre beach, meeting at Balneari 4 is much easier than using a street address.
Bus
Airport bus A32 in the summer season and A33 in winter. Route 302 connects with Palma, 322 with Port de Pollença and Pollença. Seasonal route 325 runs towards Cala Ratjada. Check the current TIB timetable before travelling.
Shops and services
Supermarkets: Several large supermarkets on the main road, open year-round · Pharmacy: Several on Carretera d'Artà · Medical care: Health centre in Alcúdia, 2 km away · Cash machines: Plenty along the promenade and main road · Fuel: On the road towards Artà
Access
Continuous level, paved promenade · Pushchairs: Easy on the promenade; difficult on sand · Wheelchairs: Accessible promenade, with wooden boardwalks onto the sand at several balnearis · Dogs: Not allowed on the main beach in season
What you will not find
An old town or historic centre — that is in Alcúdia · Peace in the main season · Rocky coves · Many facilities open between November and March
Coordinates
39.8418,3.1329 Google Maps Apple Maps

Dates that change the town

When a race comes to town

Mallorca 312 Road cycling · 25 April 2026

Road closures begin in the morning. The affected roads and reopening times follow the organiser’s traffic plan. Allow extra time for transfers and day trips.

Ironman 70.3 Alcúdia-Mallorca Triathlon · 9 May 2026

Temporary closures and extra crowds affect the start, finish and race route. Check access to your accommodation and the course map, especially if you have an airport transfer.

The season guide describes whole months. A race weekend can transform a normally quiet town for a couple of days. Find the dates in our guide to Sporting events.

Three sections of the bay's beach

SectionCharacterBest for
Port d'AlcúdiaHotels beside the sand and full facilities with numbered balnearisHaving everything on your doorstep
Platja de MuroPines and dunes with a nature reserve behindMore space including in summer
Can PicafortA more compact and livelier resortLower-cost holidays

The sections merge into one beach of around ten kilometres. The differences are mainly in what stands behind the sand, rather than the beach itself.

Within reach

Places to visit

Nearby

The Roman archaeological site of Pollentia near Alcúdia, with two surviving column stumps in the foreground, low walls, cypress trees and the cemetery church behind. Pollentia 8 minutes by car · 1 km north-west

The remains of an important Roman town just outside Alcúdia. An urban centre developed here after the conquest of …

in Alcúdia, on the road to Port de Pollença

 The substantial rubble-stone building of Ermita de la Victòria, with a pale sundial on its side wall, old pine trees and a paved forecourt. Parasols at the adjoining café stand to the right. Ermita de la Victòria 20 minutes by car · 4 km north-east

A pilgrimage church on the Victòria peninsula, seven kilometres north-east of Alcúdia. The road ends at a …

narrow mountain road from Alcúdia

 A concrete path on a narrow rocky ridge leads to a round viewing terrace with railings and many visitors, with deep blue sea on the left and Formentor’s rugged cliffs on the right. Mirador Es Colomer 45 minutes by car · 10 km north

Mallorca’s best-known viewpoint stands 232 metres above the sea on the Formentor peninsula. A terrace occupies a …

via Port de Pollença; in summer, after 10am only when the barrier is open

 Son Real’s coast with low vegetation, pale sand and a red-and-white navigation tower. Mirador Son Real 11 km south-east (straight-line distance)

A few steps onto a wooden platform reveal the coast of Son Real. A dolmen lies beside the viewpoint, with the …

 Pale stone burial chambers at Son Real beside the coast, with turquoise sea and mountains beneath a cloudy sky. Necròpolis de Son Real 11 km south-east (straight-line distance)

A Talayotic burial ground right beside the sea between Can Picafort and Son Serra de Marina. Around 110 tombs …

 An old olive tree with a gnarled trunk among stones in front of the Son Real farm buildings. Finca pública de Son Real 12 km south (straight-line distance)

Old farm buildings, gnarled olive trees and a museum about earlier life on Mallorca. Son Real lies between Can …

 The small pale chapel of Crestatx, with an arched entrance and bell gable among tall pines and cypresses. Ermita de Crestatx 13 km south-west (straight-line distance)

A small pilgrimage chapel among pines near Sa Pobla, on the site of an older settlement. A paved path leads up to …

 A pale church with a pointed tower on a wooded hill, above dense pines and Mediterranean scrub. Església de Son Serra 13 km south (straight-line distance)

A church among the pines, beside the old Son Serra estate with its towers and farm buildings. A glimpse of the …

Distances without a driving time are measured in a straight line. The road journey can be much longer; known driving times are shown alongside.

Other beaches to consider

Beaches and swimming nearby

A narrow paved lane with steps between white and sand-coloured houses in Alcanada, with pots and geraniums along the walls. Alcanada 2 km east (straight-line distance)

A quieter alternative to Port d’Alcúdia, 3 km to the east. Low villas sit among pines beside a pebbly, sandy shore …

 A broad, almost empty sandy beach beneath clouds, with a low vegetated dune to the left, surf to the right, two walkers and the Alcanada headland and mountains on the horizon. Platja de Muro 4 km south-west (straight-line distance)

A long sandy stretch of the Bay of Alcúdia, with protected dunes and pines at Es Comú rather than a continuous …

 Rust-red CAN PICAFORT metal lettering on a low wall beside the waterfront, with choppy water, an obelisk and mountains under cloud. Can Picafort 9 km south (straight-line distance)

A small fishing settlement first recorded in 1860 has become a busy holiday resort. Come for the beach, the …

 View from a wooded hill across Pollença bay, with pines and houses, anchored sailing boats, the long waterfront and layers of Tramuntana mountains. Port de Pollença 9 km north-west (straight-line distance)

A quieter, more expensive neighbour to Alcúdia bay, with the waterfront Pine Walk, a royal yacht club and reliable …

Explore from here

Alcúdia 2 km Platja de Muro 4 km Can Picafort 9 km Port de Pollença 9 km

Your questions answered

Your questions about Port d'Alcúdia

Is Port d'Alcúdia good for families with young children?

Yes. The fine sand is free of stones and the water stays shallow a long way out, while facilities cater well for families. In calm conditions, it can be only waist-deep a hundred metres from the beach. It is an excellent choice if easy swimming with young children is your priority.

What is the difference between Alcúdia and Port d'Alcúdia?

They are two places, two kilometres apart. Alcúdia is the medieval town with walls, narrow lanes and the Roman excavations of Pollentia. Port d'Alcúdia is the seaside resort that developed in the 20th century. Holidays sold as Alcúdia usually mean the port. The old town is five minutes away by bus.

How busy is Port d'Alcúdia beach?

Very busy in July and August, especially around the central balnearis. Arrive early or walk along the bay towards Platja de Muro. The amount of space varies by section and day.

Is Port d'Alcúdia worth visiting in winter?

I would not choose it for a winter resort holiday. Most hotels and restaurants close between December and February. The beach is still open and can be beautiful on a clear winter day, but the resort itself is very quiet.

Do I need a hire car in Port d'Alcúdia?

Usually not for a beach holiday. Depending on the season, airport buses A32 or A33 serve the resort, and other buses cover the bay. A car is useful for the Tramuntana, but consider hiring one for individual days rather than the whole week.

When is the market in Port d'Alcúdia?

Friday mornings on Plaça de Cas Vicari. Alcúdia old town holds its market on Tuesdays and Sundays. A summer evening market also takes place on Passeig Marítim; check dates before visiting.

Is Port d'Alcúdia a good base for day trips?

Yes. Alcúdia is two kilometres away, S'Albufera nature reserve lies behind the coastal road, and Cap de Formentor is less than an hour away. Pollença, Artà and the Tramuntana are all within day-trip distance.

Practical questions

When is the best time to visit Port d'Alcúdia?

Recommended months: April, May, June, September, October. Access and opening are limited in January, February, December. See the visiting advice on this page. Hotels and most restaurants are open.

Is Port d'Alcúdia worth visiting in July and August?

July: worth considering with some reservations. Usually very crowded. It is busy. Book accommodation early and reserve restaurant tables. August: worth considering with some reservations. Usually very crowded. It is busy. Book accommodation early and reserve restaurant tables.

How far is Port d'Alcúdia from Palma airport?

About 58 km from Palma airport. Allow roughly 50 minutes by car. You do not need a car for a beach holiday here. The resort follows the waterfront, with a promenade and buses around the bay. For trips into the Tramuntana, a day or two of car hire makes more sense than keeping one for the whole week.

Do I need a hire car for Port d'Alcúdia?

Easy to manage without a car Airport bus A32 in the summer season and A33 in winter. Route 302 connects with Palma, 322 with Port de Pollença and Pollença. Seasonal route 325 runs towards Cala Ratjada. Check the current TIB timetable before travelling.

Where can I park in Port d'Alcúdia?

Paid zones by the promenade fill from late morning in summer. Free spaces are available further back in residential streets, about five minutes' walk away.

Can you swim at Port d'Alcúdia?

Yes. Fine pale sand without stones Very shallow — in calm conditions you can walk a hundred metres out before the water reaches your waist Around five kilometres, continuing into Platja de Muro without a break Hired parasols and the strip of pines along the edge Exceptionally gently shelving water

Can I visit Port d'Alcúdia with a pushchair or wheelchair?

Continuous level, paved promenade Pushchairs: Easy on the promenade; difficult on sand Wheelchairs: Accessible promenade, with wooden boardwalks onto the sand at several balnearis

Are dogs allowed at Port d'Alcúdia?

Not allowed on the main beach in season

Port d'Alcúdia features in our Mallorca highlights

Words and photographs: . Exploring Mallorca since 2013 — by bike, on foot and with a camera.