PORT ALCUDIA PROPERTY GUIDE
Exclusive area marked by the sea, a pearl of the North of the island
Port d’Alcúdia serves as northern Mallorca’s premier maritime residential hub within the municipality of Alcúdia, home to 21,907 residents according to Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) municipal population data published in 2026. Offering an urban coastal setting anchored by the 745-berth Alcudiamar marina, a 3,213-metre sandy beach, and a 45-minute motorway drive from Palma, it presents a compelling landscape for international home buyers and investors.
Why do buyers and investors choose Port d’Alcúdia property?
The real estate offering in Port d’Alcúdia caters to diverse international buyer profiles, ranging from primary relocation families to seasonal yacht owners and capital-preservation investors. The coastal strip along the Paseo Marítimo and Playa de Alcúdia is characterised by contemporary apartments and penthouses featuring direct sea views and walking access to maritime amenities. Further east along the peninsula, hillside residential enclaves such as Alcanada offer detached villas set against elevated pine groves with open vistas across the Bay of Alcúdia toward Cap de Ferrutx.
Evaluating available opportunities requires an understanding of hyper-local inventory variations across northern Mallorca. Real estate professionals and institutional investors frequently utilise CASAFARI Area Insights and property valuation and market study tools to benchmark pricing dynamics, monitor listing histories, and evaluate true market comparables across individual micro-neighbourhoods.
How well connected is Port d’Alcúdia by road, sea and school networks?
Despite its tranquil setting in the north of the island, Port d’Alcúdia maintains excellent connectivity to major transport routes and international infrastructure. According to traffic data published by Palma Airport to Alcúdia road distance and transfer times in October 2026, the 60 to 62-kilometre journey from Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) via the direct Ma-13 motorway takes 45 to 50 minutes in low season, extending to 50 to 70 minutes during peak summer traffic. The historic, medieval walled town of Alcúdia sits just two kilometres inland, offering year-round civic facilities.
Maritime links from the commercial port of Alcúdia provide reliable options for travel and logistics without passing through Palma. Alcúdia commercial port ferry schedules and routes show year-round passenger and freight crossings to Barcelona via Baleària and Trasmed taking between 6 and 8 hours. Fast ferries to Ciutadella in Menorca operate in 1 hour (2.5 hours on conventional vessels) via Baleària, Menorca Lines, and Corsica Ferries, alongside seasonal routes running from April to November to Toulon and Sète in southern France.
For families relocating permanently, international education is available nearby. My School – Mallorca International School is situated 10 minutes inland on the Crestatx estate in Sa Pobla (Carrer de Llorer 1). As verified in its NABSS profile for My School – Mallorca International School in 2026, the institution is a fully accredited member of the National Association of British Schools in Spain, teaching pupils aged 2 to 16 (EYFS to Key Stage 4) using the British National Curriculum with 80% instruction in English and 20% in Spanish and Catalan.
What do Alcudiamar marina, the beaches and Alcanada offer residents?
At the heart of the port’s nautical appeal is Alcudiamar Puerto Deportivo y Turístico. Official technical data from Alcudiamar official berth specifications (June 2026) confirms a capacity of 745 berths for vessels up to 30 metres in length with draughts between 2 and 4 metres. The marina provides 24/365 mariner services, up to 125-amp shore power, an on-site fuel station, the Marina Residence complex, and a full-service boatyard equipped with a 150-tonne travelift.
Beach geography in Port d’Alcúdia is often misunderstood due to sweeping descriptions of the broader bay. While the entire Bay of Alcúdia curves for over 12 kilometres toward Can Picafort, the official Ayuntamiento de Alcúdia public domain beachfront demarcation specifies that Playa de Alcúdia itself spans exactly 3,213 metres from the marina boundary to the edge of Playa de Muro. Complementing this expansive sandy bay are secluded coastal coves along the northern peninsula, including Alcanada, Sa Platgeta, S’Illot, Es Barcarès, Cala Poncet, Sa Caleta, and Coll Baix.
Waterfront leisure is matched by world-class sporting facilities. Directly east of the port lies Club de Golf Alcanada, opened in 2003 and designed by renowned architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. According to the Club de Golf Alcanada official course scorecard and fact sheet (2026), the 18-hole, Par 72 course measures 6,499 metres from the white tees and extends to 6,559 metres on its championship layout. Along the harbour front, established dining options listed in the MenuMallorca directory for Paseo Marítimo restaurants (July 2026) include Bistro Mar (Local 3, specialising in Mediterranean cuisine and paellas), Restaurante Varadero (Paseo Marítimo 1, Local 5-B, offering Italian and seafood dishes), and Restaurante AQUA (Paseo Marítimo 1-2).
What are the property transfer taxes (ITP) and ETV rental rules in Mallorca?
Acquiring real estate in Mallorca requires navigating specific Balearic tax structures and tourist accommodation laws. When purchasing a resale residential property, buyers are subject to the progressive Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales (ITP).
Official guidelines published by the Agencia Tributaria de las Illes Balears (ATIB) ITP tax brackets for 2026 outline the following progressive tax bands applied to resale home purchases:
- Up to €400,000: 8%
- €400,000.01 to €600,000: 9%
- €600,000.01 to €1,000,000: 10%
- €1,000,000.01 to €2,000,000: 12%
- Over €2,000,000: 13%
Reduced rates or 100% tax relief apply strictly to qualifying primary residence buyers, such as residents under 30 years of age. Investors should consult our comprehensive guide to the Spanish property purchase contract and escritura to properly structure transaction costs and legal filings.
For investors examining short-term holiday letting potential, regulatory compliance is paramount. An overview of Mallorca ETV holiday rental licence rules and Decree-Law 4/2025 confirms that the Consell de Mallorca maintains a strict moratorium preventing the creation of new ETV (Estancias Turísticas en Viviendas) tourist bed spaces, with fines for unlicenced letting reaching up to €500,000. To acquire holiday rental capability, buyers must either purchase an existing property with a valid, transferable ETV licence or participate in periodic public allocation draws, such as the extraordinary draw held in March–April 2026 that reallocated 1,069 de-registered places. Broader strategic considerations are detailed in our guide on owning a rental property in Mallorca and Ibiza.
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Port d’Alcúdia offers a rare synthesis of deep-water marina infrastructure, fine beaches, and robust connectivity. By pairing lifestyle advantages with clear statutory due diligence regarding ITP tax schedules and ETV licences, buyers and investors can establish a secure, long-term foothold in one of Mallorca’s most resilient coastal markets.
Frequently asked questions
Can you get a holiday rental licence (ETV) in Port d’Alcúdia?
Under Decree-Law 4/2025, the Consell de Mallorca enforces a moratorium with zero creation of new ETV tourist bed spaces, and unlicenced holiday letting carries fines of up to €500,000. Investors seeking rental income must purchase a property that already holds a valid, transferable ETV licence, or apply during extraordinary public draws to reallocate de-registered places, such as the 1,069 places allocated in March–April 2026.
What is the property transfer tax (ITP) in Mallorca?
According to the Agencia Tributaria de las Illes Balears (ATIB) guidelines for 2026, resale residential purchases are subject to a progressive ITP rate scale: 8% on the first €400,000; 9% from €400,000.01 to €600,000; 10% from €600,000.01 to €1,000,000; 12% from €1,000,000.01 to €2,000,000; and 13% on any amount exceeding €2,000,000. Tax exemptions or reduced rates are restricted to qualifying primary residence buyers, such as residents under 30 years old.
How far is Port d’Alcúdia from Palma Airport and international schools?
Port d’Alcúdia is located 60 to 62 kilometres from Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) along the Ma-13 motorway, taking 45 to 50 minutes in low season and 50 to 70 minutes in peak summer traffic. For international schooling, My School – Mallorca International School in Crestatx (Sa Pobla) is a 10-minute drive away, offering the British National Curriculum for ages 2 to 16.
What are the marina and ferry connections in Port d’Alcúdia?
Alcudiamar marina features 745 berths for vessels up to 30 metres with 2 to 4 metres draught, full mariner services, and a 150-tonne travelift. Commercial ferry routes from the port operate year-round to Barcelona (6 to 8 hours) and Ciutadella, Menorca (1 hour by fast ferry), alongside seasonal crossings to Toulon and Sète in France.