Pebbles, pines and a lighthouse on the islet
A long, quiet beach of pebbles and gravel, with a little sand, below the Alcanada pine woods at the northern end of the Bay of Alcúdia. In front of it is the Alcanada islet, with a lighthouse from 1861, and the water is shallow and very clear, with Posidonia seagrass meadows close to the shore.
1861
The year the islet's lighthouse was first lit
150m
To the Alcanada islet
3,5km
From Port d'Alcúdia
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- Wind
- Offshore waves
Platja d'Alcanada opens to the . With an offshore wind it stays sheltered; if the wind blows in from the sea, the waves come in.
Parking
Free car park by the beach
Then about 2 min on foot (easy).
Excursions around Platja d'Alcanada
Trips that pass by Platja d'Alcanada. In July and August it pays to book ahead.
Alcanada and Coll Baix: electric llaüt with local food
Private electric llaüt from Alcúdia harbour to Coll Baix, ending with an aperitif off the Alcanada lighthouse.
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Alcúdia: jet ski trip to Alcanada
Instructor-led jet ski ride from Alcúdia harbour to the Alcanada islet, just off the beach.
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Guided kayak trip to Alcanada and Jack Sparrow's Cave
Guided kayak to Alcanada island, with coves and an old smugglers' cave along the way.
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What you’ll find
- Pebbles
- Pebbles and gravel with a little sand, and Posidonia close to the shore.
- Facilities
- None: no beach bar, no toilets, no lifeguard. Bring everything you need.
- Plenty of shade
- A pine wood comes almost down to the water and shades a good part of the beach.
- Snorkelling: good
- Posidonia meadows close to the shore and rocky bottoms around the Alcanada islet.
- Good for kids
- The water is shallow and usually calm, but there's no lifeguard or facilities, and the pebbles are hard on the feet. Bring water shoes.
- Dogs: no specific rule
- Several guides mention a dog area at one end of the beach, but we haven't found the Ajuntament d'Alcúdia (town council) rule. Check before you go.
How to get there
- By car and on foot
- There's a free car park at the end of the Camí d'Alcanada, next to the beach. At weekends in July and August it fills up early. By car or bike from Port d'Alcúdia along the Camí d'Alcanada, about 3.5 km. The road ends by the car park and the beach is a couple of minutes' walk away. The pebbles are slippery: water shoes are a good idea.
- By bus
- From May to the end of October, TIB line 323 (Es Mal Pas, Alcúdia, Port d'Alcúdia and Alcanada) stops right by the beach, at the Platja d'Alcanada stop. It runs roughly every hour, between 8:00 and 21:30.
Best time to go
- Season
- May, June, September and October
- Time of day
- Early in the morning or late in the afternoon
- Crowds in summer
- Medium
On weekdays it's quiet. At weekends in July and August it gets full, with lots of islanders, and the car park isn't big enough.
Tips and what to bring
- Water shoes. The water’s edge is pebbly, and in the water there are stones and Posidonia.
- Arrive early in summer. The car park is free but not very big, and it fills up at weekends.
- Water and something to eat. There’s no beach bar. The nearest restaurants are in the estate.
- Mask and snorkel. The Posidonia meadows and the rocks around the islet are full of life.
- Don’t step on or pull up the Posidonia. It’s protected, and it’s what keeps the water so clear.
The beach faces south, towards the Bay of Alcúdia and the islet. With tramuntana or mestral (north-west wind) it’s sheltered; with migjorn (south wind) or levante the waves roll in.
Photos of Platja d'Alcanada
Platja d'Alcanada features in these guides
Nearby coves
- Cala Poncet0.6 km · guide coming soon
- Platja des Coll Baix3.3 km
- Platja d'Alcúdia3.3 km
Frequently asked questions
Is it sandy?
Not much. Most of the beach is pebbles and gravel, with a little sand and dead Posidonia at the water's edge. Bring water shoes.
Can you get to the lighthouse islet?
The guides say the islet is about 150 metres away and the water is no deeper than 1.5 metres, so you can swim there or even walk across the bottom. Only do it when the sea is calm, wear water shoes and don't step on the Posidonia.
Where can I park?
In the free car park at the end of the Camí d'Alcanada, next to the beach. On summer weekends, get there early.
Can you get there by bus?
Yes, from May to October. TIB line 323 links Alcúdia and Port d'Alcúdia with Alcanada and stops right by the beach.
Is there a beach bar or sunloungers?
No. The beach has no facilities or lifeguard. There are a few restaurants in the Alcanada estate, a few minutes away.
Is it good for children?
The water is shallow and calm, and the pine wood gives shade. But there's no lifeguard and the pebbles are uncomfortable: water shoes for everyone.