Alcanada
Alcanada Travel Guide 2026
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Visit Alcanada for its
- Amazing beach area
- Wide array of family activities
- Lively party scene
Alcanada – or Aucanada – is a small and quiet area on the northern edge of the well-known Alcúdia bay on the north coast of Mallorca.
Alcanada has great appeal for people seeking a quiet base but will be within reasonable reach of well-known amenities such as city life, beach and restaurants.
What to expect from Alcanada
Is Alcanada worth visiting?
Alcanada enjoys a rather secluded location on a peninsula extending from the Alcúdia bay. With this location, you get the best of both worlds; tranquility, beautiful unspoiled nature and nice clean beaches, while at the same time being connected to the more vibrant town of Port d’Alcúdia.
Best Things to do and see in Alcanada
Due to the excellent location, you have a great conditions for doing numerous outdoor activities such as bicycling, walking or water sports. Sports and physical activities are just some of the things to do in Alcanada, but there is also a treasury of cultural heritage to discover in the local area.
Enjoy at the beach of Platja de Alcanada
Platja de Alcanada is the main beach of this holiday destination. The beach has an underlay of gravel and pebbles leaving a feeling of a natural and virgin area, thus the beach does not offer any amenities such as showers, toilets, lifeguard, bins etc.
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VISIT THE SA BASSA BLANCA ART MUSEUM
One of the main attractions in the local area, is the art museum of Sa Bassa Blanca. The museum offers a treasury of impressive collections of various art works. For example, there is the els Nins exhibition, a collection of portraits of royal children from the middle Ages, the SoKraTES hall featuring contemporary arts including a famous rhino skeleton in front of a carpet of diamonds. There is also the wonderful gardens featuring sculptures of animals, fables and playful designs, plus a scenic rose garden. You can easily spend a few hours browsing the many impressive collections at Sa Bassa Blanca, and it is too possible to have guided tours. Also, don’t be afraid to bring children here, they will enjoy this artistic and creative space as well.
VISIT THE VICTORIA HERMITAGE
On the opposite side of the peninsula from Alcanada, you will find the old medieval hermitage of La Victoria, which by the way is also the name of the peninsula. You can walk here, ride your bicycle or drive by car, but visit you must do. On your way, you will enjoy the scenic nature and meet Balearic wild goats while you ascend higher over the bay of Pollenca. At the hermitage, you can enjoy a refreshment at the restaurant or cafeteria along with the breathtaking panoramic views of the bay and the peninsula of Formentor extending on the opposite side of the bay.
VISIT THE RUINS OF THE FORMER ROMAN CITY OF POL-LENTIA
Another attraction in Alcúdia, is the excavation site and ruins of the former Roman city Pollen-tia. Info-boards will guide you around this huge site, and you will quickly see a city rise in front of you. As you stroll about inside, you will pass by the habitation areas, the forum, the burial sites, the palaces and the amphitheater, and, you will understand how life in a Roman city was like.
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SEE THE OLD WATCHTOWER OF TORRE MAJOR
The medieval watchtower of Torre Major is situated just between Port d’Alcúdia and Alcanada, in the very corner of the bay. The tower used to guard the bay during the 16th century when pirate attacks were consistently going on. Along with a network of other watchtowers, Torre Major assisted in alarming the town of Alcúdia whenever a hostile ship was spotted in the bay. The towers communicated via smoke signals and flags, and the guards were simple peasants who had to work day and night while at the same time maintaining their regular jobs.
GOLF D’ALCANADA
Alcanada is home to one of the most beautiful golf courses on the island, the Golf d’Alcanada. This stunning 18-hole course is situated on the gentle slopes next to the bay offering truly amazing views. Here, both experience beginners and pro’s are welcome, everyone is sure to find challenges and fun.
ENJOY A DAY AT SEA
If you are visiting during the summer, one of the best things to do is a cruise around the beautiful coastline of the northern part of Mallorca. Several times a day, catamarans departures from the harbor of Port d’Alcúdia that will take you to all the hidden gems that other tourists won’t see. Enjoy a nice lunch or refreshment onboard, do sunbathing on the deck and jump in the crystal clear water when the catamaran anchors in the little lagoons and coves.
VISIT ALCÚDIA MARKET
The market in Alcúdia is one of the main attractions in this area. Every Tuesday and Sunday morning, the old town of Alcúdia is turned into a mecca of hundreds of stalls and stands. The streets are always crowded at the market, the haggling is going on everywhere you turn, scents and smells of fruits, delicacies and sweets mixes in the air and the atmosphere is vibrant. Visiting the Alcúdia market is also a great opportunity to get some sightseeing done, the old town offers a treasury of points of interest worth looking at.
SPEND A DAY AT THE HIDROPARK WATER PARK
If you are traveling with minors or infants, then a visit to the Hidropark might be just what makes the vacation extra special to them. Hidropark is situated in Alcúdia, and the most family-oriented of all the water parks in Mallorca featuring fun slides, a water park for infants and a huge playground.
DO AN EXCURSION TO THE NATURAL AREA OF COLL BAIX
Coll Baix is a natural area found at the northern part of the peninsula where Alcanada is. Coll Baix is one of the hidden gems of the area, and only accessible by foot or by boat. The area consist of a deep canyon and a stunning cove of crystal clear water with a beach.
WALK TO SA TALAIA AND PENYA DES MIGDIA
Two of the highest points in the area are reachable by walking, both found on the same peninsula as Alcanada. These two places of interest offers the most breathtaking panoramic views of the bays of Alcúdia and Pollenca from their positions more than 400 meter above sea level. The difficulty of the walks is medium to difficult, however, very rewarding. Read about the old lookout of Sa Talaia or the old military base of Penya des Migdia.
What are the best places to stay in Alcanada
There may not be tons of accommodation options in Alcanada, but that’s exactly what oughta attract you to this specific area of Mallorca. There are but a few hotels on the entire peninsula, the rest of the accommodation options are private holiday homes and villas.
The hotels here are rather small, but offer all needed amenities for a perfect and romantic stay.
Inmood Aucanada – Beautifully integrated to the natural landscape of the cliffs, the Inmodd Aucanada hotel offers a unique location with wonderful sea views and a range of services that will make you completely relax and recharge.
Alcanada Golf Hotel – Just steps away from the famous Alcanada golf course, nestled between pines and overlooking the crystal clear waters, Alcanada Golf Hotel is a fantastic place to spend a couple of days in tranquility.
Ona Aucanada – This quiet apartment hotel offers spacious apartments and friendly service, perfect for families as well as groups looking for a place to unwind.
Where to eat Alcanada
Most of the eateries you’ll find in Alcanada are those in the hotels.
Turtle Beach
The perfect place for a casual lunch or dinner next to the beach. Turtle Beach is a family-friendly restaurant offers a laid back atmosphere and a great variety of Mediterranean and international favorites.
Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach is your choice for a vibrant vibe at the beachfront in Magaluf. Bondi Beach offers a distinctive selection of grilled meats and Mediterranean classics.
Shopping in Alcanada
Alacanada only has a small convenience store for your basic needs.
Location and how to get to Alcanada
Alcanada is located on the northern cope of Mallorca, the peninsula extending from the bay of Alcúdia. Thanks to the short proximity to Alcúdia, it’s really easy getting here.
By car: Getting by car is very straightforward and easy, especially if coming from Palma airport. Drive straight on freeway Ma-19 from the airport and follow to signs going to Palma, then shift to freeway Ma-20 and Ma-13 towards Alcúdia. Once you reach Alcúdia, the drive to Alcanada will take 10 minutes-ish.
Public transportation: If you’re going from Palma airport, the easiest thing is to get on the airport shuttle bus (A33) and get off in the historic center of Alcúdia. From here, use bus 323 to get to Alcanada. Check the bus schedules here
FAQs
The season in Alacanada start in early spring when hikers, cyclists and golfers arrive on the island. As with many other beach resorts in Mallorca, the season peaks during summer.
Alcanada is located on the northern cope of Mallorca, some 60 km (~37 miles) from Palma airport. The transfer time by car or taxi is about 30 minutes.
A taxi from the airport will cost about 70-80 euros.
There is no market on Alcanada itself. But in Alcúdia there are two huge weekly markets on Tuesdays and Sundays.
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