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OIT Municipal Port d'Alcudia
Passeig Marítim, s/n
07410
Alcudia
Telephone and Fax: +34 971 547 257
turismepm@alcudia.net

OIT Oficina del Centre Històric
Carrer Major, 17
07400
Alcudia
Telephone: +34 971 897 100
Fax: +34 971 546 515
turisme@alcudia.net

With its giant water slides, swimming and boating pools, and three mini-golf courses in landscaped surroundings, the Alcudia Hidropark on the Avda. Tucan makes a great day out for all the family. They're open from early May to the end of October each year, and entry is quite reasonable at around £10 for adults and £6 for children. In addition to the usual selection of slides and flumes the park also boasts 2 large swimming pools, a wave pool, and extensive "chips with everything" fast food type catering outlets. Full contact details are:
Hidropark Alcudia
Avenida Tucán, s/n
07410
Puerto Alcúdia
Telephone: +34 971 891 672
Fax: +34 971 891 827
Web Site: www.hidropark.com

A good excursion out of the resort by either car or bicycle, is to follow the coast road north of Alcudia along the Cap de Pinar. There's magnificent views looking back towards Alcudia Bay, and also over towards Pollensa, so don't forget to take your camera. The road ends in a military zone, although you can get as far as the Ermita de la Victoria, which is a 17th Century hermitage, without too much difficulty.

For an easier bike ride, take the road south of Alcudia to reach the wetlands at S'Albufera. The S'Albufera Park is a treasure for nature lovers where birds from all over Europe return to nest every year. The whole of the park is open to visitors and is easy to explore along its well sign posted paths. Throughout the park there are hides where you can watch the birds at your leisure. The Reception Centre at the main entrance to the park, is adjacent to the Pont dels Anglesos or Englishmen's Bridge, and will provide you with all the necessary information. In fitting with the general surroundings, visitors to the park will need to follow a few basic rules, which to most people is general common sense anyway. These include not shouting, staying on the recognised paths, and not disturbing the flora or fauna. What most visitors may not realise however, is that the park actually extends over an area of 2,580 hectares with a perimeter of almost 32km, and covers parts of the municipalities of Alcúdia, Muro and sa Pobla. S'Albufera is open every day of the year from 9:00am to dusk, and entry is free.

Markets are held in Alcudia twice a week on a Tuesdays and Sundays, selling fresh local fruit and vegetables, as well as flowers and craft goods, but since the same traders attend both events, the variety of goods for sale is somewhat limited. Most markets on the island are held in the morning from around 8:00 to 13:00, so you'll need to get there early and be prepared to haggle like a professional to secure the best bargains.

Fiestas on Mallorca are taken very seriously, and Alcudia does seem to have more that its fair share throughout the year. However, most tourists generally miss the first events of the year which is held on January 17th in recognition of Sant Antoni Abat the patron saint of animals. The event begins with the lighting of small bonfires, which the local residents sit around and sing traditional songs and roast "botifarrons", which are locally made blood sausages. The following day there is a colourful parade culminating in the blessing of the animals in front of the local parish church of Sant Jaume. Almost immediately after on January 20th, the town then celebrates another fiesta, this time in honour of Sant Sebastia, where a statue of the saint is decorated with orange blossoms and paraded through the town.

Visitors have to wait almost 5 months until the next fiesta of the year. This is a 5 day long event that is held around June 29th to celebrate Saint Peter the patron of the sailors. Along with a number of sporting and musical events that take place, the highlight of the fiesta is procession at sea where highly decorated boats accompany a statue of the Saint around the bay.

A little less than a month later on July 25th sees the fiesta of Saint James, who is the patron saint of Alcudia. This fiesta lasts for a week and during this time there are lots of activities including concerts, open-air dances, and religious ceremonies. Every three years on July 26th this includes the Procession of the Saint Christ in memory of the miracle in 1507 when the figure of Saint Christ started to sweat blood and ended a long period of drought.

Again a little less than one month later on August 24th is the fiesta of Les Llanternes where the youngest children of the town parade through the streets at nightfall, and sing traditional Majorcan songs whilst carrying Chinese lanterns made out of melons.

Finally, during the first week of October each year the "Fira" takes place in Alcudia, which is really an agricultural trade fair. On the Saturday there is usually a procession of people through the streets of the town carrying historical figures from Majorcan history.

As we briefly mentioned on the general introduction page, this area of Majorca is one of the nearest points to the neighbouring island of Menorca, and on a clear day it is sometimes possible to see the former Menorcan capital of Ciutadella from the port area. Iscomar run a daily ferry service from Alcudia to Ciutadella, taking 2.1/2 hours to make the short crossing, and costs 59€ per person for a same day return ticket. Advance bookings are recommended in high season, and also if you are planning to take a car with you. Contact details are:
Iscomar sl
Muelle Comercial s/n
07410
Alcudia
Telephone: +34 971 54 98 54
Web Site: www.iscomarferrys.com

In addition to the standard "see Majorca in a day" type trips run by most of the major tour operators, a good selection of 1/2 day boat trips runs most days from the main port area. The cost is around £12 for adults and £6 for children, including lunch, and takes you up the coast to a secluded beach at the tip of Formentor. The boats are quite modern, with both a small bar and toilet facilities onboard. On most trips the captain will usually stop for about 30 minutes giving you the chance to dive or jump off the back of the boat and cool off in the sea.

Line dancing may not be the first thing you associate with Majorca, but Alcudia does have a very active club called The Son Toni Stompers. They meet on a Friday evening at the Casa Cultura in town from 7.30pm to around 10.30pm. For more information contact either Bill or Veronica Griffith on telephone +34 971 862 525.

Although based in Alcudia, the Easy Rider Mobility & Hire Centre are able to offer free island-wide delivery of an excellent range of both mobility scooters & Wheelchairs. In addition, they also offer a range of other items such as prams, cots, high chairs, toasters & kettles which can also be delivered free to your accommodation in the northern resorts of Puerto Pollensa, Alcudia, C'an Picafort, and Cala San Vicente. Contact details are:
The Easy Rider Mobility & Hire Centre
C/Major, 42
Alcudia 07400
Telephone: +34 971 545 057
Email: easyriderscooters@yahoo.co.uk
Web Site: www.easyridermobilityhire.com

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