Hike from Alcudia to Hermitage La Victoria
Beautiful woodland walk up to the coast
Alcudia is located at the top of Mallorca, on the north coast. From Alcudia, take the road going to Mal Pas. Then you can either follow it along the coastline until it reaches the beginning of the road up to the "Hermita La Victoria". Or you can follow an inland trail (signposted 'Fundacion') towards the Yannick & Ben Jokober Foundation and then take the marked trail to the Hermita.
From the Hermitage there is a magnificent panoramic view of the entire bay of Pollença and the Formentor peninsula. Refreshments can be had in the Hermitages hostelery. Upon return numerous small coves provide the opportunity for a refreshing swim. For those preferring a shorter trip, you can go by car to the starting point of the road up to the Hermitage, which makes the climb up a 15-minute walk. If you take advantage of lunching at the hostelery, you can then return to Alcudia and visit the city's walls and the Roman ruins of ancient Alcudia.
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What to see
Sights in Mallorca
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Roman Remains of Pollentia
Pollentia was founded by the consul Qintus Caecilius Metellus in 123 BC in the strategic location between the bays of Pollenca and Alcudia. It was the most important city in the Balearics duing the Roman period and covered an area of 15-20 hectares.
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S'Albufereta Nature Reserve
S'Albufereta de Pollensa is a wetland nature reserve in the north of the island, however, it is largely private property. Visitors can drive along the main road from Pollenca to Alcudia to view the habitats.
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Sa Bassa Blanca Museum
This eclectic mixture of art and sculpture, set in beautiful parkland in the north of Mallorca is one to put on your list of things to do.
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S'Albufera Natural Park
Just off the coast road 5km south of Port d'Alcudia in the north west of Mallorca, the S'Albufera wetlands make a welcome relief from long stretches of crowded beach.
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Santuary de la Mare de Deu del Puig
Nuns settled on Puig de Maria ('Mary's mountain') in 1371 and remained for several hundred years, refusing to leave even when the Bishop of Palma ordered them down for their own safety.
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Dionis Bennassar Museum House
This seventeenth century house is where artist Dionis Bennassar lived for half his life. It is now home to the Dionis Bennàssar Foundation, which is a cultural foundation of private non-profit organization created to promote, publicize and defend the manifestations of the human spirit.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Alcudia
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Can Polit Restaurant
This restaurant is located in a small pedestrian square right next to the town hall in Alcúdia's old town. They serve creative tapas and pintxos using local ingredients.
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Osteria El Patio Restaurant
Boasting a lovely garden courtyard that gives it its name, this restaurant serves traditional Italian cuisine right in the centre of Alcúdia.
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Ca'n Costa Restaurant
With over 35 years of experience, this is the place to go if you want to try what the local cuisine is all about. They only use regional, fresh, seasonal produce in their dishes.
