Alcúdia anchors the north east corner of Mallorca, a town with a walled medieval old quarter and a long sweep of beach that doubles as one of the island's most popular cycling bases. Its position makes it a true gateway to the north: serious climbing is within reach to the west, while the flat bay roads and quiet interior give you gentle terrain whenever the legs need it. The mix of history, beach and mountains gives a trip here more variety than a pure resort.
Ride out and the options stack up quickly. North and west you reach the Cap Formentor road and the Tramuntana climbs around Pollença, including the Coll de Femenia and the run toward Sa Calobra and the Puig Major. Closer to home, the flat roads around the Bay of Alcúdia and the lanes through Sa Pobla and Muro are ideal for base miles, easy days and group rides at a social pace. That range is why Alcúdia is a fixture on the spring training-camp calendar, with hotels, mechanics and cafes all geared to riders.
Compared with Port de Pollença, Alcúdia sits a touch further from Cap Formentor but is a little livelier off the bike, and the old town is worth an evening walk after a hard day. The north coast rides best from late autumn through early summer, with spring the classic camp window. Alcúdia suits riders who want one foot in both worlds: the big Tramuntana climbs in reach, and easy spinning along the coast to recover. The road and gravel bikes above come from shops based in and around Alcúdia.
