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Alcúdia, Majorca

Alcúdia guide for Irish families and couples: summer flights to Palma, Majorca weather and sea temperatures, where to stay and a late deal tip.

Updated Saturday 17 October 2026

Why go

Alcúdia is the main tourist centre in the north of Majorca. It has a long sandy beach that runs from Port d’Alcúdia all the way to Can Picafort, passing Playa de Muro on the way. Most of the hotels line this beach.

There is history too. Alcúdia’s old town is surrounded by a medieval wall, with houses dating back to the 13th century. Close by are the remains of Pollentia, the Roman city that once guarded the bays of Alcúdia and Pollença.

Getting there from Ireland

Fly to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), then transfer north across the island. Irish flights to Palma are seasonal, mainly in summer. Based on current airport route tables:

  • Dublin: Aer Lingus and Ryanair, plus TUI charters
  • Cork: Aer Lingus and Ryanair, with TUI starting on 18 May 2027
  • Shannon: Ryanair
  • Knock: Ryanair
  • Belfast International: easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair and TUI
  • Belfast City: easyJet, plus British Airways charters

The flight from Dublin takes about two and a half hours.

When to go

Long-term figures for Palma give a guide for the island:

  • Winter (December to February): about 16°C to 17°C. Irish flights to Palma are mostly seasonal, so expect few options.
  • Spring (March to May): about 17.5°C to 23°C. May is warm enough for the beach.
  • Summer (June to September): about 27°C to 30°C, peaking in August.
  • Autumn (October and November): about 24°C in October, dropping to about 19.5°C in November.

The sea is at its warmest in late summer, averaging about 26°C in August and 25°C in September. In October it is still about 22.5°C, but in May only about 19°C.

Where to stay

  • Port d’Alcúdia: the main resort, with lots of hotels and a long beach. It is home to one of Europe’s largest hotel complexes.
  • Platja d’Alcúdia: the hotel strip along the beach, south of the port.
  • Playa de Muro: the beach continues here, linked to Alcúdia’s.
  • Alcúdia old town: inside the medieval walls, for history and character, a short trip from the beach.

Good for

  • Families: a long, sandy beach, and the huge BelleVue Club complex with eight pools.
  • Couples: evenings in the walled old town.
  • History: the medieval walls and the Roman ruins of Pollentia.
  • Exploring: the neighbouring Bay of Pollença and the town of Pollença.

The Romans used these beaches when they captured the island in 123 BC. Pollentia later fell to pirates and Vandals, and its ruins can still be visited.

Late deal tip

Irish flights to Palma are seasonal, so check the first and last flight dates before you plan. May, June and September are warm but avoid the August peak, when highs average about 30°C. If you are tied to school holidays, compare Dublin with Cork, Shannon, Knock and Belfast, which all fly to Palma in summer.

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