Alcúdia: Historic Town and Hotels

City Walls, Gates and Historic Town Centre

Alcúdia has two historic rings of walls, one medieval and one Renaissance. A walk along the Camí de Ronda follows the inner road beside the walls and leads to Porta del Moll, also known as Porta de Xara, and Porta de Sant Sebastià, also known as Porta de Mallorca. The route through the historic centre is a cultural walk through the town. Both the walls and their gates, as well as other historic buildings, are highlights of the walk.

The parish church of Sant Jaume is integrated into the city wall. The Chapel of the Holy Christ, built at the end of the 17th century, adjoins the church. Can Fondo is also a notable historic landmark: the house bears Alcúdia’s oldest known coat of arms. These details have different significance—from a church building incorporated into the fortifications to a coat of arms on a single house—and give the town centre more than one possible focus for your stay.

Pollentia and the Roman Heritage

Pollentia was founded after the conquest of Mallorca in 123 BC and is considered the beginning of urban life on Mallorca. The archaeological areas reveal different aspects of this history. La Portella is a residential area with the remains of three Roman houses. The Casa de los Dos Tesoros is considered the best-preserved house in Pollentia. The forum complex includes the Capitolium, two smaller temples and a group of tabernae. The forum opened to the public in 2002; if you are planning a visit, please check the current visiting conditions.

The Roman theatre dates from the 1st century and preserves its cavea, orchestra and stage. It is the only surviving Roman theatre on Mallorca. Pollentia was designated a historic-artistic complex under protection in 1946. Taken together, these details place the site in its historical and cultural context: its foundation belongs to the early history of urban life on Mallorca, while the theatre, forum and residential area show different architectural forms of a Roman city.

Discover the Museo Monogràfic de Pollença

The Museo Monogràfic de Pollença is located in the historic centre of Alcúdia. Its two exhibition areas complement the archaeological themes of Pollentia with different groups of finds. The first area displays pottery, jewellery and games from the excavations. These objects illustrate the everyday and domestic life of the city and its inhabitants. The second area focuses on archaeological materials from the forum and other public buildings, including sculptures and inscriptions.

This distinction can help with your planning: the first part focuses on objects from daily life, while the second presents finds from public buildings. Those interested in Pollentia can thus include the materials displayed in the museum in their selection of cultural themes, alongside the residential houses, forum and theatre.

The Weekly Market and Fair as Travel Dates

The weekly market takes place in the historic centre of Alcúdia on Tuesdays and Sundays from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm. Stalls sell fruit and vegetables as well as costume jewellery, leather goods and clothing. If the market matters to your travel plans, check the opening times again before you arrive. This way, you can take the morning market into account when choosing your travel dates.

The Feria de Alcúdia takes place in the historic centre on the first weekend of October. It is a fair for agriculture, livestock, business, crafts and gastronomy. Check the exact event dates and programme before you travel. While the rings of walls, church and archaeological sites offer a lasting cultural and historic focus, the market and fair take place on specific days.

Discover more destinations: Port Alcudia, Es Mal Pas, Jornets, Esporles, Cala Mendia, Pollença, Andratx, Vilafranca De Bonany.

For the overall travel guide: Mallorca.