Platja d'Alcúdia

实用信息

• Public beach
• 2 kmfrom Alcudia center
• Wheelchair accessentrance
• Parking
• Good for kids
• Restroom
• 4.7 / 51,586 reviews
• Alcudia

What Makes It Special

The defining quality of Alcúdia Beach is sheer space. Even at the height of July, with thousands of people on the sand, you can always find a quiet stretch by walking a few minutes north or south. The fine white sand slopes so gently that the sea remains ankle- or knee-deep for 30 to 50 metres, making it one of the safest swimming beaches on Mallorca for children and nervous waders alike. The bay faces south-east, so the water is usually flat and glassy under northerly or westerly winds, though an easterly or south-easterly breeze can push in a gentle swell.↗↗

The beach carries the international Blue Flag, recognising clean water, good facilities and careful management. Behind the sand, a broad promenade of palm trees and gardens doubles as a cycling and jogging route, with benches for watching the sunset over the bay. A canal near the Ciutat Blanca area forms a natural divide: beyond it the beach reveals its most unspoilt side, with pine and palm groves offering the only shade on an otherwise open stretch.↗↗

Swimming and Water Sports

Swimming is the obvious pleasure here — the shallow entry, clear water and lifeguard patrols in summer make it a place where small children can paddle well out while parents stay at the shore. For more active visitors, the beach is a hub for watersports: pedalos, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and windsurfing equipment can be hired along the central stretches. Snorkelling is limited since the bottom is sand almost the entire length, with no rocks or seagrass beds near shore.↗↗

For Families

Alcúdia Beach is arguably Mallorca's most family-friendly stretch of sand. The Maps listing flags it as good for kids, and the evidence is everywhere: a children's playground sits on the sand, there are volleyball courts for older kids to burn off energy, and the promenade is wide and stroller-friendly. From June to September the local authority runs a free entertainment programme for children and adults, while the nearby Hidropark water park offers slides and pools for a change of pace. Picnicking is encouraged — bring supplies from the town's weekly market or the bakeries along the front.↗↗↗

Facilities and Access

The beach is fully equipped for a comfortable day out. Sunbeds and parasols are for hire along the main sections, and there are public showers, toilets, beach bars and kiosks. Payment by card (including NFC) is accepted at most vendors. Several access points have wooden boardwalks over the sand, and an accessible bathing station next to the lifeguard post (on Carrer de Saturn) offers amphibious wheelchairs, hoists and assisted bathing during summer months.↗↗

The beach is reachable on foot from the promenade or from the streets running down from the carretera d'Artà (Ma-12). Free surface car parks are available on the northern stretch, though they fill quickly in peak season. TIB bus line 324 runs along the road behind the beach every 12–13 minutes in summer, connecting to Alcúdia town, Can Picafort and beyond.↗↗

Beyond the Beach

Alcúdia is more than a beach town. The walled medieval old town lies just a few minutes inland, with Roman remains (the ancient city of Pollentia), historic gateways, a covered market hall and a lively Thursday market selling everything from olives to Mallorca's famous embroidered linens. The marina at Port d'Alcúdia adds boat trips, waterfront dining and sunset views toward the Formentor peninsula. For a more secluded experience, the wild cove of Coll Baix is reachable by foot or boat on the peninsula beyond the bay.↗↗

When to Go and What to Know

The beach is liveliest from June to September, when the water warms to around 25–26 °C and every facility is open. July and August are the busiest months; if you prefer more space, aim for May, June, September or October. There is essentially no natural shade by the water, so bring or hire a parasol. Dogs are not permitted on this stretch — the town's designated dog beach is at Alcanada, near Punta des Far.↗↗