Es Mal Pas: Beach, Trails and History

Es Mal Pas offers different ways to plan your trip: seasonal services at Playa Sant Pere, an elevated stretch of trail with panoramic views of Port d’Alcúdia, and the Castell de Manresa fortress. This can help you decide whether the beach, landscape or history will play a greater part in your stay.

Playa Sant Pere and Castell de Manresa

Castell de Manresa is a fortress on a platform 28 metres high. It was built to defend the Bay of Pollença. In summer, Playa Sant Pere has a beach bar, a lifeguard, showers, and sun loungers and parasols for hire. These services are seasonal; check what is currently available before your trip.

Plan your routes and journey

If you drive from Alcúdia to Playa Sant Pere, the route follows the Camí del Mal Pas and the Camí de Manresa. Parking is available along the road. Road and parking conditions can change, so it is worth checking before you set off.

The Camí de l’Hort dels Moros runs through Mal Pas to an elevated stretch with panoramic views of Port d’Alcúdia. Beyond Mal Pas, the trail continues towards Coll Baix, with the Bonaire residential area on the left. On the excursion to the Ermita de la Victoria, the Camí del Mal Pas leads to the centre of Mal Pas-Bonaire. From there, continue along the road by the sea to the marina. These route descriptions provide different points of reference for your planning; check current trail and road conditions before setting out.

Culture and orientation in the wider destination of Alcúdia

In the wider destination of Alcúdia, the Camí de Ronda follows the inner road along the walls of the historic centre. The route leads to Porta del Moll, also known as Porta de Xara, and Porta de Sant Sebastià, also known as Porta de Mallorca. Alcúdia has two historic rings of walls: a medieval one and a Renaissance one. The parish church of Sant Jaume is integrated into the city walls. The Chapel of the Holy Christ, built at the end of the 17th century, adjoins the church.

Pollentia is also among Alcúdia’s historical points of interest. The city was founded after the conquest of Mallorca in 123 BC and is considered the beginning of urban life on Mallorca. La Portella contains the remains of three Roman houses; the Casa de los Dos Tesoros is the best-preserved house in Pollentia. The forum includes the Capitolium, two smaller temples and a group of tabernae. The 1st-century Roman theatre retains its cavea, orchestra and stage. It is the only preserved Roman theatre in Mallorca. Pollentia was protected as a historic-artistic site in 1946.

The Museo Monogràfic de Pollença is in the historic centre of Alcúdia. Its first exhibition area displays pottery, jewellery and games from the Pollentia excavations, illustrating the city’s everyday and domestic life and that of its residents. The second area displays archaeological materials from the forum of Pollentia and other public buildings, including sculptures and inscriptions.

For a visit to the market in Alcúdia: the weekly market takes place in the historic centre on Tuesdays and Sundays from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm. Items on offer include fruit and vegetables, as well as fashion jewellery, leather goods and clothing. Check the market hours again before your visit.

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