| If you're thinking of taking a holiday to Majorca, | | | | from which you'll be able to take boat trips around |
| you're likely imagining large crowds of tourists soaking | | | | parts of the island and catch daily ferries to Menorca |
| up the sun during the day and partying the night | | | | and Barcelona. Here, holidaymakers will also be able to |
| away in the island's best clubs. However, choose | | | | find some high quality shops in which to buy local |
| instead to visit Majorca's northern town of Alcudia | | | | porcelain, jewellery and other items. What's more, |
| and you'll experience a Majorca that's a world away | | | | you'll be able to find secluded coves north of Alcudia's |
| from the hectic resorts of the south. Its sparkling | | | | town walls that provide perfect opportunities for |
| sea and historic town centre provide tourists with a | | | | snorkelling or sunbathing away from the beaten track. |
| range of delights - whether you choose to spend | | | | If you're keen to hire a car in Alcudia, you'll be able to |
| your time walking around the peaceful streets of | | | | explore the town's surrounding areas with ease. For |
| Alcudia or exploring its surrounding areas in a rented | | | | instance, take the ten minute drive south along |
| car. | | | | Alcudia's beach and into Playa de Muro, where you'll |
| Alcudia boasts a six-mile long coast, and its crystal | | | | be able to visit S'Albufera. S'Albufera is a nature |
| clear waters and stunning sandy beaches mean that | | | | reserve that is popular with bird-spotters, and can |
| sunbathing is naturally a popular pastime for | | | | provide some much-needed relaxation from the |
| holidaymakers in the town. However, many visitors | | | | busier beaches of the town. You'll also be able to |
| to Alcudia choose to spend their time walking | | | | drive to the Roman town of Pollentia, which lies just |
| through its historic old town. The narrow streets of | | | | outside the town walls, and visit the smallest Roman |
| Alcudia's inner-walled town are serene and tranquil | | | | Amphitheatre in Spain. |
| and its pedestrianized areas are home to some | | | | So whether you decide to spend your holiday in |
| beautiful squares in which you'll be able to find places | | | | Alcudia walking along its peaceful historic streets or |
| to eat and drink. Alcudia's old town also plays host to | | | | driving along its breathtaking coastal spots, you can |
| a market every week, so you'll be able to pick up a | | | | rest assured that this town will provide you with a |
| few bargains on your travels as well. | | | | Majorcan holiday experience that's a world away |
| Alternatively, take a walk down to the Port D'alcduia, | | | | from the hustle and bustle of the south! |