Beautiful beaches, lush vegetation and a fantastic climate are just some of the reasons to visit Mallorca. However, this island is much more than sun and beach tourism. On this occasion, LOCK & enjoy! would like to tell you about one of its greatest treasures: Alcúdia. This town located less than an hour from Palma has many charms that we encourage you to discover in this article. Will you join us?
Discover the charms of Alcúdia
The origin of Alcúdia dates back to Roman times, which already gives you an idea about the historical and cultural richness of the place. But this is not the only curious fact we can give you, did you know that in the past it was the capital of Mallorca? Such an exciting place is well worth a visit on your next vacation to Mallorca. In LOCK & enjoy! we show you some of the places you can not miss.
Church of Sant Jaume
It is an imposing temple dedicated to the patron saint of Alcúdia that dates back to the 14th century. However, a collapse in 1807 left it badly damaged. Fortunately, it managed to be rebuilt, and the new works gave it the neo-Gothic style it has today.
When contemplating the façade, you will be struck by the large rose window and the image of Santiago that presides over the portico. In addition to admiring the exterior, you can visit the inside. Inside you will discover the sacred museum and the Chapel of Santo Cristo.
Wall and gates
One of the characteristics of Alcúdia is its medieval wall of 6 meters high, which extends around its perimeter. It was ordered to be built by King James II back in the fourteenth century, although you should know that it was expanded later. It consists of 26 watchtowers, key to safeguarding the city from the feared pirates that sailed the Mediterranean. If you visit Alcúdia, you can not leave without touring the wall and enjoy the views of the entire city.
The wall also has several accesses that allowed the entrance to the interior of the fortress and are worth visiting:
- Porta de Mallorca or Porta de Sant Sebastià. You will be impressed by the defense towers that rise on both sides.
- Porta del Moll or Xara. As in the previous case, two towers frame the entrance to the interior to offer a stamp difficult to forget. In addition, it preserves the original access to the city. Very close by, on the Mare de Déu de la Victòria promenade, there is a popular market every Tuesday and Sunday.
The port
This is one of the most popular areas among tourists on the island. The truth is that we are not surprised due to the number of
Beaches
As it could not be otherwise, this coastal town offers wonderful beaches, some of fine sand and others of stones and pebbles. Playa del Muro, Playa de S`illot, Sant Joan, or Coll Baix are some of them.
Apart from relaxing under the sun and taking a dip, they are ideal places to practice activities such as snorkeling. They have crystal clear waters and exciting marine life.
Pollentia
Through the Porta de Mallorca you can leave the walled enclosure and find the most important Roman archaeological site in Mallorca. This is the Roman city of Pollentia, Roman capital of the Balearic Islands founded in 123 B.C. Among the ruins of the city are preserved an amphitheater carved into rock, an arcaded street and three domus.
Where can you store your bags?
You have already seen that Alcúdia is a place with a lot to offer and explore. If you’re wondering “is there a Lockers near me?”, don’t forget that you can rely on LOCK & enjoy! Make your visit much more comfortable and pleasant thanks to our Luggage storage in Palma de Mallorca.
We have modern and functional spaces in several strategic points of the city. In them, you can store your luggage quickly and easily thanks to our intelligent Lockers of various sizes. We are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year to offer you full flexibility in your movements. In addition, thanks to our innovative system, you only need your cell phone to make all transactions. And if that’s not enough, LOCK & enjoy’s LOCK & enjoy! will definitely convince you.
We hope our article has encouraged you to visit Mallorca and especially Alcúdia, a spectacular city. Remember that with LOCK & enjoy! you will be able to live each of your trips more intensely and with total peace of mind.
