Alcudia is a resort which is situated in Mallorca and is truly a family orientated resort. Alcudia boasts one of the best beaches on the island, which is free from rubbish and resembles the scene from a picture postcard with its sandy white beaches and deep blue sea. After landing in Palma airport the thought of a 62km drive can seem quite daunting, but in actual fact it is one of the easiest places to get to from Palma. Transfer from the airport to Alcudia by coach usually takes around one and a half hours. The coastal development of Alcudia is where most tourists stay, but about 2 miles inland from this development lies the original old town, it is often missed by tourists, but is well worth a visit as some parts of the town date back to around 1300. There are often guided tours which walk you through the old town, and it is worth enquiring with the tour operator in the hotel about these.

Alcudia itself has been developed over the latter 40 years and lies to the western part of the beautiful bay of Alcudia. The hotels within Alcudia are built on each side of a busy road, the best place in which to be situated here is on the beach side of the road, which means you don’t have to brave the traffic on a daily basis, which can be a problem at times. Once in Alcudia the beach is great for kids and families with its shallow waters, there are cafes and bars which run up and down the beach, so there is no chance of going thirsty. It is worth checking with the tour operator for the best hotels to stay in whilst over in Alcudia, as there are a number of hotels which are focused and have attractions for keeping the kids happy.

Many of the tourists who visit Alcudia year in, year out, opt to buy a holiday home on Mallorca (Ferienhaus auf Mallorca) or a Finca Alcudia holiday in Alcudia, to rent out when not in use. So there should be no lack of holiday homes (www.auf-nach-mallorca.info) to choose from when surfing the internet for a place to stay. The climate in Alcudia differs depending on what time of year it is. The weather tends to be cooler towards the start of the season and warms up heading into July and August, with temperatures again cooling towards the end of the season in October.