Beaches in Alcudia

Puerto Alcúdia beach

The main beach in Alcúdia. This is one of the finest on the island, arguably the finest, but certainly the longest, stretching - as it does - for nine to ten kilometres from the marina in Puerto Alcúdia to Playa de Muro and Ca’n Picafort. You can walk all the way to Ca’n Picafort along the beach, making only one detour at Playa de Muro where the canal means you have to cross the road bridge.

The beach has fine, white sand; the sea is shallow for its whole length. Generally, there is always a breeze which is most welcome in the heat of summer. The waves are normally quite gentle close to the port itself, but can become bigger in the more exposed areas towards and in Playa de Muro. But, there again, the sea can also be flat calm, showing its wonderful combination of turquoises.

The first part on the beach from the marina is sometimes referred to as the “Xara” beach. At the back of the beach, you can walk along a pavement all the way to Ciudad Blanca (better known to many visitors as the “Bellevue area”).

The stretch of beach is also known as the Playa Deportivo (sport beach). Here, there is windsurfing and all manner of beach and sea fun. Going towards and into Playa de Muro, the beach is quieter, but there are still watersports to be had, e.g. in front of the Esperanza complex. Once you reach the last hotel in Playa de Muro (the Albufera Playa in the Alcúdia Pins area), the beach becomes “rustic”, which means that it is left to nature and is indeed part of the Albufera Nature Park. Otherwise, the whole length of beach has regular beach bars and lifeguards.

Whichever part you choose, there is no doubt that you will enjoy the most fantastic beach. If there is one thing that all visitors to Alcúdia agree upon it is the quality of the beach, which also regularly attains Blue Flag status.

Playa de Muro beach

This is an extension of the superb Puerto Alcúdia beach. See above for Puerto Alcudia beach.

Alcanada beach

While Alcanada has three small beaches, only one is sandy and geared to anything like a “day on the beach”. This is Cala Poncet, which is near to the Hotel President. The water here tends to be exceptionally clear, even though the sea is also quite shallow. There are few facilities, though loungers and parasols can be hired. For refreshment, one can buy drinks from a couple of small supermarkets in Alcanada or visit the two restaurants.

Coll Baix beach

This unspoilt beach is located on the promontory Cap de Pinar to the east of Alcúdia old town. It is not that easily accessible, but one can walk there (quite a trek), cycle or take a boat. As the water becomes quite deep quite quickly, mooring offshore is not too difficult. The beach itself is 250 metres long and is a mixture of sand and pebbles. To get to, you have to follow the road Camí de la Muntanya by the Bodega del Sol. After some three kilometres, follow the sgins and the walk is another 30 minutes or so.

Sa Caleta de Capitá and Sa Platgeta beaches

These two small unspoilt beaches are on the Cap de Pinar. They are only quite small and in an area of special natural interest. But they are also in a military area. They are accessible only by sea, but there is no mooring closer than 250 metres from shore because of the military connections.

S’Illot beach

Meaning islet, this beach is in the La Victoria area of Alcúdia, some two kilometres past the marina Cocodrilo in Bonaire. A pebble beach, it is some 130 metres long and is good for snorkelling and diving. There is a picnic area and parking close by.

Sant Joan and Sant Pere (San Juan and San Pedro) beaches

To the north of the old town of Alcúdia, are these two coves, close to each other, which are quite popular with residents of Mal Pas. Both are sandy but with rocks to both sides, and there are beach bars for refreshments. You can walk over the rocks from one to the other. Street parking is possible along and off (in the case of San Pedro) the road that goes along the coast between Mal Pas and Barcarés, but it does quite busy especially at weekends.

Morer Vermell beach

For those staying at the Hotels More or Panoramic, this is the local beach. 200 metres long, sandy and also rocky, the sea is clear and shallow for some distance, so is safe and also good for snorkelling. The beach is to the north of the old town, right by the area of Barcarés.

Barcarés beach (Es Clot)

An inlet with also a small islet, the small coves here are also popular with locals, but they do not have facilities. To the north of the old town, follow signs for Barcarés.

La Marina beach

This is the stretch of beach as one leaves Alcúdia going towards Puerto Pollensa. Largely grey sand, it is “rustic”, as it is part of the natural area of S’Albufereta. It is quite exposed and the winds can often blow from the Bay of Pollensa. Consequently it is very popular with wind- and kitesurfers. There is a thin stretch of whiter sand in front of the Club Pollentia Resort as one goes further away from Alcúdia.