The Perfect Day in Alcudia: From Breakfast Inside the Walls to Sunset at the Port

Some towns are visited. Others are lived. Alcudia belongs to the second category.

Many travelers who arrive in Mallorca pass through Alcudia on their way to the beach, spend an hour in the old town, and leave thinking they have seen it all. Mistake. Alcudia is one of those places that needs a full day to reveal itself: its medieval walls hide corners that do not appear on the first walk, the port has a life of its own that deserves time, and the best moments arrive when the afternoon light turns stone into gold. In this article, we propose a complete itinerary to make the most of Alcudia in one day, from the first morning coffee inside the walls to a sunset that, if everything goes well, you will remember for a long time. No rush, no endless lists of monuments, just enjoying each stop as it deserves. If you already know the area, you might want to take a look at our guide on what to do in Alcudia to complement your visit with more plans. And if it is your first time, you are in the right place: we are going to tell you about Alcudia as those of us who live here know it.

Why Alcudia deserves a full day

Alcudia is not a big town. You can walk through its old town in twenty minutes if you are in a hurry. But that is the trap: in a hurry, you see nothing.

What makes Alcudia special is the density of interesting things concentrated in a small space. In just a few hundred meters, you have 14th-century medieval walls that you can walk along, a Gothic church that looks like a fortress, cobbled streets with stone houses that have stood for five hundred years, Roman remains under your feet, and squares where life still follows the slow rhythm of the Mediterranean.

And then there is the port. Just five minutes by car (or a pleasant twenty-minute walk), the Port of Alcudia offers a complete change of scenery: a seaside promenade, terraces facing the sea, fishing boats, and, if you feel like it, the chance to sail in one of the most beautiful bays in the Mediterranean.

Combining both worlds — the medieval and the maritime — is what turns a day in Alcudia into something special. It is not just tourism: it is understanding how a place can have two souls and how both work perfectly together.

Here is our itinerary, tested and refined after years living in this part of Mallorca. Follow it to the letter or adapt it to your own pace; the important thing is to enjoy it.

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Morning: Alcudia old town step by step

Your day starts early, but not too early. Between 9:00 and 9:30 is the perfect time to arrive in the old town: shops are opening, bars are setting up tables outside, and the morning light illuminates the stone façades without the crushing midday heat. If you come by car, here is our guide on where to park in Alcudia to find a spot without complications.

1Porta del Moll and the walk along the walls

Start at Porta del Moll (also known as Porta de Xara), the main gate to the walled enclosure. It is Alcudia’s most iconic image: a square tower of golden stone flanked by palm trees that has been welcoming visitors since the 14th century.

From here, climb up to the walls. Alcudia is one of the few towns in Mallorca that has preserved its walls almost intact, and you can walk along a large part of them. The walk is not long (about 20 minutes at a relaxed pace), but the views are worth every step: on one side, the rooftops of the old town; on the other, the bay and the mountains of the Serra de Tramuntana in the distance.

Fun fact: The walls you see today are actually the second set. The first were built by James II in the 13th century and were expanded in the 14th. Remains of the original walls are still visible in some sections.

2Sant Jaume Church and the square

Coming down from the walls, head to Sant Jaume Church, right in the heart of the old town. Its stone façade with the large Gothic rose window dominates the square, and its fortress-like appearance is no coincidence: during times of pirate attacks, the church served as a refuge for locals.

The interior is worth a quick visit: austere yet elegant, with that cool silence only old stone churches have. If it is open (it usually is in the mornings), step inside for a few minutes.

Right next to it is Constitution Square, with the Town Hall and its beautiful clock tower. This square is the epicenter of social life in the town: markets, festivals, meetings… Everything happens here. Grab a coffee at one of the terraces and simply observe. It is the best way to feel the pulse of Alcudia.

3Getting lost in the cobbled streets

This is the most important tip of the itinerary: after seeing the landmarks, get lost. Alcudia’s old town is full of dead-end alleys, hidden courtyards, stone staircases leading nowhere, and corners where time seems to have stopped.

Step away from the main street (Carrer Major) and wander into the side streets. You will find façades with green shutters faded by the sun, bougainvillea spilling over centuries-old stone walls, cats napping in doorways, and that particular silence of Mediterranean towns in the late morning.

Do not look for anything specific. The magic lies in turning corners without knowing what is behind them. Alcudia is best enjoyed when you keep the map in your pocket.

Curiosity: If you look closely at the ground in some streets, you will see stonemason marks on the stones. These were the signs medieval builders left to identify their work. Each master had their own personal mark.

Midday: Where to eat in Alcudia old town

After the morning walk, you will have earned a good meal. Alcudia old town has several interesting restaurants, but we recommend looking for those on the side streets, not on the main square (where prices go up and quality sometimes goes down).

Look for a place serving Mallorcan cuisine: tumbet (roasted vegetables with tomato), frit mallorquí (fried vegetables with meat or fish), pa amb oli (bread with tomato, olive oil, and cured meats), or arroz brut (a hearty rice stew with meat and mushrooms). These are filling but honest dishes, made with local produce.

If you prefer something lighter, several cafés in the old town offer salads, sandwiches, and mixed plates at good prices. The important thing is to sit on a shaded terrace and let the hottest part of the day pass.

And if you want to discover Mediterranean flavors in a different way, our boat tours include Mallorcan tapas and homemade sangria prepared on board by our crew. Another way to eat well, but with sea views. You can read more about the gastronomic experience in our post about Mediterranean flavors from the sea.

If it’s Tuesday or Sunday: Alcudia market

If your day in Alcudia falls on a Tuesday or Sunday, you are in luck: it is market day. The weekly Alcudia market spreads through the streets of the old town and is one of the most complete in Mallorca.

Among the stalls you will find everything: artisanal sobrasada, cheeses, olives, dried herbs, honey, llengües fabrics (the traditional Mallorcan textile), ceramics, handmade espadrilles, olive oil from the Serra de Tramuntana… It is an explosion of colors, smells, and flavors that adds an extra layer to the visit.

Our tip: If you go to the market, arrive early (before 10:00). After 11:00 in summer, it gets crowded and moving around becomes difficult. Plus, the best products sell out quickly.

The market usually ends around 13:00–13:30, so it fits perfectly into the itinerary: walls, market, and lunch in the old town before heading to the port in the afternoon.

If it does not coincide with a market day, no problem. The old town has interesting craft, local product, and fashion shops that are open all week. But if you can, the market is worth it.

Afternoon: Heading to the Port of Alcudia

After lunch, it is time to change scenery. The Port of Alcudia is just a few minutes from the old town and offers a completely different atmosphere: sea breeze, sailboats rocking on the water, a seaside promenade, and that calm energy of Mediterranean ports.

1The promenade and the port area

The Port of Alcudia promenade is ideal for a post-lunch walk. Palm trees, benches overlooking the sea, terraces where you can have an ice cream or an iced coffee… The pace here is slow by definition.

Walk around the marina area and watch the boats. From small traditional llaüts to leisure sailboats, the port has that particular charm of places where the sea is the main character. If you pay attention, you will also see the local fishing boats, which still go out every night.

From here you can also see Alcudia Bay in its full extension: the coastline curving eastward, the mountains in the background, and, on clear days, the silhouette of Cap de Formentor closing the bay to the north.

2Afternoon snack and ice cream by the sea

The Port of Alcudia has several artisanal ice cream shops that are worth a stop. After a morning walking on cobbled streets, an ice cream by the sea is one of those small pleasures that make a day perfect.

If you prefer something more substantial, cafés along the promenade offer pastries, granizados, and those almond milk coffees that are so popular in Mallorca. Find a terrace facing the sea and just relax. The afternoon at the port is for that.

At Coral Boats, we operate right here in the Port of Alcudia. If you see us preparing the boats for the next tour, come say hello. Our 100% Mallorcan crew will be happy to recommend the best ice cream in the area or tell you a story or two about the port.

The grand finale: a sunset you will not forget

If there is one thing that turns a good day in Alcudia into an unforgettable one, it is the sunset. And the best way to see it is from the sea.

Our sunset tour departs from the Port of Alcudia in the late afternoon and sails along the northern coast as the sun sinks toward the horizon. Hidden coves, crystal-clear waters, snorkeling, paddle surf, and the homemade sangria prepared by our crew while the sky shifts from gold to pink and violet.

It is the perfect way to close a day that started among medieval walls and ends at sea, with Alcudia Bay painted in colors no photo can fully capture. If you prefer sailing in the morning, we also offer a morning tour that fits the itinerary (boat in the morning, town in the afternoon). And if you are looking for something more exclusive, our private boat charter lets you design your own route around the bay.

You can read more about the experience of watching the sunset in Alcudia from the sea and about the hidden corners of the bay that can only be discovered by sailing.

Practical tips for your day in Alcudia

A few quick notes to make sure everything goes smoothly:

Alcudia in one day: much more than walls and port

A day in Alcudia is a day well spent. You start among medieval stones that tell centuries-old stories, wander through streets where time moves slower than anywhere else, eat the way people eat in Mallorca (well and without rushing), and end the day watching the sun sink behind the sea from the deck of a boat.

But the best thing about Alcudia is not what you see, but what you feel. That mix of history and sea, of old town and lively port, of tradition and Mediterranean spirit. It is what makes people come back. Again and again.

We see it every day from the Port of Alcudia, when our boats set out with new passengers who, many times, already came last year. If you want to discover the bay from the water, here are our tours. And if you have more days on the island, do not miss our 3-day Mallorca itinerary to keep exploring.

Alcudia is waiting for you. With its walls, its port, its light, and that rhythm only towns that have always been here can have.

Ens veim al port! (See you at the port!)