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Alcudia is an historic town with Roman and Moorish influences, Puerto Alcudia a lively modern resort with one of the finest beaches in the Mediterranean. Playa de Muro (though part of a different municipality) joins onto Puerto Alcudia and also boasts a terrific beach, some oustanding hotels and a vast nature park - S’Albufera.

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The truths about Alcudia

Here are some frequently raised issues about Alcudia Mallorca and some misconceptions.

The different parts of Alcudia Mallorca

Alcudia comprises distinct parts. Firstly, there is ALCUDIA itself, the old town and areas to the north of it, such as the mountainous regions of La Victoria and Manresa, the residential areas of Bonaire with its marina, Mal Pas and its small coves and Barcares. Secondly, there is PUERTO ALCUDIA which has two main areas, the port area with the main promenade and large marina and the concentrated hotel area some two kilometres down the coast, the area known variously as the strip, The Mile, Bellevue or Ciudad Blanca, to give it its actual name. (There is also the area of Alcanada with its golf course to the other side of the port.) Thirdly, there is PLAYA DE MURO, though this is something of a misrepresentation. Playa de Muro is NOT Alcudia, it is in the municipality of Muro.

One repeatedly hears or reads references to Alcudia and Playa de Muro that are simply wrong, though they are largely understandable. Frequently, it is said that Alcudia' s centre, Alcudia itself is the Ciudad Blanca area. It is NOT. This is a purpose-built tourist area. That many think of it as the centre is down to the fact that it is where the majority of tourists stay. But if there is such a thing as a centre, it is either Alcudia town or the port area.

Playa de Muro joins onto Puerto Alcudia. It extends for around five kilometres from the border with Puerto Alcudia to the furthest hotels in the Alcudia Pins area and then on into the forest area before Can Picafort. One also reads that hotels like the Alcudia Pins hotel is in Alcudia. It clearly is not. Indeed Can Picafort is closer than Puerto Alcudia. Again this is understandable as it is not unusual for tour operators to describe it as Alcudia. Maybe this doesn't really matter, but if one is led to believe that one is in Alcudia, it may come as a surprise to find oneself so far away from Alcudia.

Alcudia is like Blackpool

Here is a remark one also hears. One doesn't know how many who make it have actually been to Blackpool, but be that as it may. Let's be clear, the Ciudad Blanca/Bellevue/Mile district is not the height of sophistication, it is not authentic Mallorca. Frankly though, so what. The area serves up good holiday entertainment and a good holiday environment so long as you are not expecting the REAL Mallorca. The other side of this remark though is that it is used to describe the WHOLE of Alcudia, and usually used by those who don't go to the port or the old town. This is a total misrepresentation.

You'll get eaten alive by mosquitoes in Alcudia

There is a mosquito problem in Alcudia. There's no point trying to deny it. It is a trade-off for having the lakes in Alcudia and the nature park of the wetlands of Albufera. But the mosquito cycle is such that they are more active at certain times of the year than others. Some people are affected more than others by mosquitoes. It's the luck of the draw or the luck of your amino acids if you like. If you use protection, such as Jungle Formula, on exposed skin and plug-ins in rooms, the problem is lessened.

Alcudia is only for families

It is true to say that Alcudia and Playa de Muro are very family-oriented, but it is not as if there are not plenty of attractions for different age groups. For example, in the Bellevue area there are music bars and clubs for a younger crowd. Alcudia is not Magaluf in this respect, but it still has enough.

What is there for kids in Alcudia?

Loads. The best beach in Mallorca (and also a very safe beach), of course all the kids clubs at many hotels, but then also the family pubs (mainly in the Bellevue area), amusement arcades, karting, the waterpark, horse-riding. Pretty much an ideal place for kids.

Where are the loos?

Can you believe it? Yes, it's a question that gets asked. Public toilets are not the norm in Alcudia or anywhere in Mallorca. But there are now public loos on the promenade, though they aren't necessarily that salubrious. Still best probably to use a bar. Some might let you use it, but it is only courtesy to at least buy a drink in return. The beach bars have toilets by the way.

If you have any other "truths" about Alcudia, do please send them to us at info@thealcudiaguide.com and we'll consider including them. For more general information, click on Alcudia, Puerto Alcudia or Playa de Muro on the main menu on the website. Have a great time in Alcudia.