The old town of Alcúdia in northern Mallorca is truly a medieval town. It originated from the Roman settlement of Pollentia, and you can still explore the remains located between the town and the Port d'Alcúdia.
In 1362, under King Jaume II, the romans completed the impressive city wall, with its striking crenelated towers. You can still see parts of the wall, including the well-preserved city gates, Porta de Mallorca and Porta del Moll.
We walked along some sections of the city wall, and the views of the old town from up there were great. It is difficult to get a perspective of the town, unlike the Mdina in Malta where the town is displayed in maps all over the citadel, Alcudia seems to not want visitors as they do not advertise the places to see, nor does anyone have printed maps.
We walked through the narrow streets of Alcúdia and found a bar where we had a variety of tapas chosen by the chef plus the Alioli, olives, traditional bread, cheese and ham. So so good!!
We continued walking in the rain - soooo much rain and saw the Casa Consistorial town hall in Plaça Espanya, which showcases stunning Renaissance architecture. The lovingly restored façades of the buildings reflect both Moorish and Roman influences that have shaped this charming northern town.
Mixture of the old wall and the new highway
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