Beaches:
Barcares is for those who want to relax. For families who prefer a quieter spot, This is a very good area for children.
Port of Pollensa. The bay of Puerto Pollensa starts just by Barcares and is approx 7 kilometres long from Barcares / Alcudia along the coastal road, this is very popular with kitesurfers and windsurfers.
Alcudia beach. Superb. Longest sandiest beach in Mallorca, so much so that you don’t get cramped for space. Water shallow. Usually enough breeze to take an edge of the heat. Well-maintained, lifeguards and medical provision. A great Walkway / Promenade at the back of the beach from the Port of Alcudia so you can walk, cycle, skate to the area of Playa de Muro or the natural park called S'albuferra (Or carry on walking over the sand to Can Picafort). There are Beach bars and restaurants/bars/shops close by. The beach at Puerto Alcudia is rated with four stars, the highest award for an 'excellent' beach.
Nearby Alcudia:
The town of Alcudia and the unspoiled areas to its north are really the places to enjoy sights. The old walled town and the church of Sant Jaume and the Roman ruins of the Ciudad Romana (Roman town) lend Alcudia its strong historical heritage. The Roman town is a significant archaeological site, dating from the late second century BC, the exact date being put at 123BC when Pollentia (its name) was founded by Quinto Cecilio Metelo. Pollentia was subsequently subject to development and destruction in fairly equal measure, and from the third century there was a lengthy period of “decadencia”, which means as it sounds in English but also translates as decline, though one suspects there was fair degree of decadence too. Nowadays it is possible to determine the general shape of the town and its street layout as well as the forum and temples.The Roman theatre followed some while after the founding of Pollentia. There is a market through these streets every tuesday and sunday.
Walking, Cycling in Mallorca:
Walking in Mallorca, with particular emphasis on the rugged Serra de Tramuntana. There are lots of routes from easy to hard, some well off the beaten track enabling you to explore the most diverse terrain around the island. Rugged mountain walks contrast with remote valleys, while waymarked trails give way to long-forgotten mule tracks and hidden mountain passes. Some walks run close to breathtaking cliff coastlines, while others pass through sleepy villages where welcome refreshment can be obtained. Birdwatchers, geologists and historians will find abundant interest throughout Mallorca.
Cycling in Mallorca has become very popular over the years and more or less is continuous throughout the year. Cycles can be hired if need be and delivered to your accommodation.
For many years, Majorca (Mallorca) has been the place to go for winter and early spring cycling. Countless professionals and cycling enthusiasts flock to this beautiful island off the Mediterranean Coast of Spain.
