La Punta Villa
Small, cosy villa with swimming pool and gardens close to the main road that leads from the old town of Pollensa to Puerto Pollensa.

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© J. Rains

© J. Rains

© J. Rains

© J. Rains

© J. Rains
Wonderful white sandy beach located in the north of Mallorca
This beautiful and popular ‘Blue Flag’ beach boasting fine white sand, stretches more than 3 kilometres east from Port d'Alcúdia. This breath-taking beach is one of the reasons why Port d'Alcúdia remains so popular with holiday makers year after year.
With an entire 10 kilometres of sand from Ca’n Picafort in the south, to Port d'Alcúdia in the north; Playa de Alcúdia sits in the middle and is the largest of all the Balearic Islands’ beaches. Unsurprisingly, it offers a wide range of facilities with everything you could ever need, including: numerous beach bars and restaurants, a great selection of water sports, sun beds, parasols, ample car parking… plus the added bonus of public toilets, showers and even a WiFi connection! Effortlessly, this beach becomes incredibly busy in the summer months as the purpose-built resort fills up with tourists.
Restaurants
Lined with an excellent selection of beach cafes, bars and restaurants along the beachfront and in the streets behind, you’ll be spoilt for choice on local and international dining options.
Nightlife
There’s a real variety of nightlife across the bay of Alcudia, with different vibes and genres for everyone. An evening spent in one of their many bars and pubs, offering live music and outdoor seating, will often lead to later festivities in the lively nightclubs and discos.
Hotels
There’s a large amount of accommodation to choose from with several beach front hotels specialising in kids’ entertainment as well as more luxurious options with rooftop pools and bars overlooking mallorca’s northern peninsula.
Port d'Alcúdia offers the largest and most popular holiday resort on the island, especially loved by families with small children. The resort provides numerous shops, activities and playgrounds surrounding the most ‘child-friendly beach’ in Mallorca. In addition to this the nearby waterpark, a stone’s throw away from the quaint town of Alcudia which is rich in heritage and ensures that Port d'Alcúdia remains one of Mallorca’s greatest tourist attractions.
The beach divides into two sections with the busier half ranging from Port d'Alcúdia to Ciudad Blanca and where you’ll find the majority of amenities and services. But head further south around the Bay of Alcúdia, towards Playa de Muro for quieter and more peaceful spots.
The bay’s calm shallow waters are one of the many reasons families are drawn to holidaying here. As well as being safe for children, the clear turquoise water is a delight to swim in… or simply view from the comfort of your shoreside sun lounger.
In addition to the 10 km of white sand beach to choose from, uncharacteristically for Mallorca, the average beach depth here is a staggering 80 metres wide (and 100m at its northern end) ensuring there’s heaps of space for everyone as well as numerous friendly beach sports!
Wooden walkways at the back of the beach allow facilitated access for the disabled and pushchairs. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer season and no pets are allowed on the beach.
Several excursion type boat trips depart from here, ranging from a gentle half-day cruise to more adventurous diving expeditions. You’ll also find numerous vendors selling pedalo hire, banana boat rides and ‘ringo-ing’, plus many more fun activities. Parasailing, water-skiing, and diving excursions are also on the list, as well as several small boats available to hire.
Enjoying excellent connections with the rest of the island, several public buses venture to Playa de Alcúdia. Lines 351, 352, 353, 356A and A32 link the bay with Palma, Port d'Alcúdia, Alcúdia Town, Playa de Muro, Can Picafort, Pollença, Port de Pollença, Inca, Sóller, Port de Sóller and many more spots around the island.
If you are arriving by car, it's 60km up the motorway from Palma, with less than an hour’s drive. On arrival you can easily park at one of the numerous public car parks, or in the streets behind the beach.
Small, cosy villa with swimming pool and gardens close to the main road that leads from the old town of Pollensa to Puerto Pollensa.
Villa Ses Porrasses is a large stone beautiful clad family villa able to accommodate 14 people in this wonderful 7 bedroom villa nestled at the foot of the Tramuntana Mountain. With it's own driveway leading up to this stunning property with a wrap around veranda, stunning views and large terraces to enjoy al fresco dining.
A great family villa set in a quiet location, just a short drive to Puerto Pollensa, Pollensa and Alcudia
This elegant villa, set within the private Son Bunyola Estate, combines modern comforts with a serene atmosphere to ensure a truly relaxing holiday in Mallorca.
Located in the highly sought-after area of La Font, at the foot of the stunning UNESCO Tramuntana mountains in Pollensa, Villa Esquina is just a 15-minute walk from the beautiful historic town of Pollenca and a 10-minute drive from the Port of Pollenca and surrounding beaches, making it ideal for large families or two families with children. This stunning family holiday home has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3 balconies with amazing views of the surrounding area and a large heated saltwater pool (15 metres long).
Villa Francisco is located in Pollensa, Mallorca. This detached vacation rental property sleeps up to 6 people with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms along with private swimming pool. The is walking distance to restaurants.
Son Bunyola Hotel offers an intimate stay, providing the perfect base to explore Mallorca’s vineyards, olive groves, and charming countryside.
Run by a German couple and set in a rural location in central Mallorca with views over the local countryside and mountains, Finca Son Jorbo offers style and comfort in a restored 17th century country house. With the convenience of bed and breakfast and the added benefit of fully equipped self-catered apartments, Finca Son Jorbo is the perfect combination.
Ca's Xorc Luxury Retreat is the place to stay if you're looking for somewhere that's rich in history but with all the modern amneties. Breathtaking views, gourmet cuisine and a relaxing environment, the ideal place for a peaceful stay in a beautiful location.
This charming hotel is located in the historical old town, in the very heart of Palma de Mallorca. It is within easy walking distance of attractions such as the 10th century Arab baths and Palma's breathtaking gothic Cathedral.
If you're looking for a perfect hideaway from your usual routine, then this lovely 15th century Mallorcan manor is the place to escape to.
A country estate which combines character and charm with the most modern services. It is located within old vineyards renown for excellent wines.
"Light" only means the gear is light, as the fish can weigh up to 10-15kg.
Catamarans are the Formula 1 of sailing. Built for speed you'll get a real thrill from racing the waves.
A fantastic and fun way to explore the Mallorcan coastline with friends and family!
Whether you fish during the day or the night on this incredible fishing adventure depends solely on the moon.
At the end of every course successful trainees are issued an internationally acknowledged windsurfing certificate (VDWS). This certificate entitles holders to hire windsurfing crafts at all water stations, and certifies their skills.
Pipper’s boasts an enviable position nestled between the shoreline and “Moll Vell” offering the perfect setting to enjoy a meal, unwind and soak up the vibrant ambiance of the Port of Alcudia.
Malgache offers international dishes and tapas with African touches. Their signature cocktails are a must try!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This traditional town square is located in the heart of Pollença and is the centre of the town's social and commercial life.
This golf club is located next to the sea in beautiful natural surroundings. The course was designed by John Harris and opened originally as a 9-hole course in 1967.
The 18-hole course at Son Quint was created by James Arnold in 2009 and probably counts as the youngest course on the island. It has been landscaped using the native plants of Mallorca - featuring olive, carob and pine trees. Leyland cypresses provide a lateral protection to one side of the course. Throughout the 6,780 meters length of the course, stone walls typical to Mallorca, oleander bushes and lantana flowers complete a challenging, but fun, short golf course. The course was designed so to make best use of the views down towards the city of Palma and the Bay area.
This golf course lies 10 km north of Palma de Mallorca. Designed by Harris Group & Josè Rodriguez, the course opened in 1998.
The Bendinat Royal Golf Course is magnificently situated 7 kilometres west of Palma, in an extensive wooded valley and in the heart of the Bendinat Housing Estate.
The views from the 8th and 11th holes alone are worth a visit to the T Golf and Country Club Poniente. The recently renovated clubhouse is a perfect place to relax and unwind after an unforgettable day of golf.
This is a private 9-hole golf course just a few meters from the Rotana Hotel. The course is reserved for hotel and restaurant guests.
On the north coast of Mallorca lies the Bay of Alcudia, a gorgeous coastline comprising of turquoise shallow waters and long, soft golden sandy beaches. It is therefore not much of a surprise to find Majorca's biggest beach resort here. From Port d'Alcudia, in the west, to Can Picafort 10km down the coast, you will find a strip of apartment blocks and resort style hotels that offer everything from budget self-catering to luxurious five-star accommodation.
The medieval town of Alcúdia is the main hub for visitors in the north of the island. Set on a peninsula between the bays of Pollença and Alcúdia, it offers a lovely mix of historic charm and genuine local character. Its beautifully preserved old town and welcoming atmosphere make it a popular spot throughout the year.
Puerto Pollensa, also known as Port de Pollença, is an established, family-friendly tourist resort in the north of Mallorca. Like many Mallorcan coastal towns, the resort was formerly a fishing village servicing the local area. It still features a large marina which nowadays harbours leisure boats more than fishing boats, but you can still see many traditional ‘llaüts’ used by the Mallorcans for catching fish.
At the eastern end of the Serra de Tramuntana, tucked between two hills, lies the ancient rural town of Pollença (also written Pollenca or Pollensa). An enchanting Mallorcan town packed with ancient blonde stone architecture, Pollenca doesn’t feel like many of the other towns which have surrendered to tourism. Although tourists have long been attracted here, Pollensa has learned to accept and adapt to tourism without losing its soul.
Sa Pobla, 4km north of Muro, is known as Mallorca's vegetable basket. This fertile area of marshes reclaimed as farmland is referred to as 'the land of a thousand windmills', and there is a decent autumn fair that showcases their local agricultural produce in November. Some of these wetlands have been protected as part of s'Albufera Natural Park.
Known in Castillian Spanish as Cala San Vincente and in Mallorquin as Cala Sant Vicenc, this is one of the smallest resorts on Mallorca.
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