El Club · Alcúdia

The Church of Sant Jaume de Alcúdia is the parish church of the historic center of Alcúdia, in Mallorca, located next to the walled enclosure and in the vicinity of the Plaça Jaume Ques. It is a temple of great patrimonial and devotional relevance within the historic center of the municipality. Its origin is located in the late Middle Ages, with a construction linked to the fourteenth century and the initiative of King James II of Mallorca; the current building also responds to a later reconstruction after the collapse of 1870. Therefore, it combines the Mallorcan Gothic tradition with a nineteenth-century rebuilding of historicist character. Among its outstanding elements are the single wide nave, the ribbed vault, the side chapels between buttresses and the rose window on the façade. Inside it preserves an important baroque altarpiece and a parish museum or museum of sacred art, where historical pieces of interest linked to the religious heritage of Alcúdia are kept. The church is part of the monumental ensemble of the old town, closely linked to the defensive and urban history of Alcúdia. Its location next to the walls reinforces its value as an architectural and symbolic reference of the municipality.

The Pollentia Monographic Museum is an archaeological museum in Alcúdia, on the island of Mallorca, dedicated to artifacts from the Roman city of Pollentia and from excavations carried out in the surrounding area. Its purpose is to provide context for the ancient Roman city and to display artifacts that help visitors understand the daily, public, and funerary life of that historic settlement. According to the Alcúdia City Council, the museum is located in the historic center, in a building in the old town, and features a collection organized into several thematic sections. The Ministry of Culture notes that it was established in 1983 as a branch of the Museu de Mallorca, with the aim of connecting the recovered archaeological artifacts to their original context. Municipal sources note that the museum is housed in a 14th-century building, which was renovated in 2006. The exhibition brings together a variety of archaeological artifacts, with a special focus on sculptures, inscriptions, architectural elements, everyday objects, jewelry, and items related to Roman entertainment and funerary practices.

Pont dels Anglesos (Bridge of the English) is a 19th-century hydraulic engineering structure—not a natural feature in itself—but the pedestrian access point to the s'Albufera de Mallorca Natural Park, a vast protected wetland area on the northern coast of Mallorca. The bridge crosses the Gran Canal de s’Albufera, a drainage canal 2.5 km long and 60 m wide, built between 1863 and 1871 by the English company New Majorca Land Co. to drain the marsh. From the bridge, one can see the canal flowing into Alcúdia Bay, with the old buildings of the Moll dels Anglesos visible at the mouth of the canal, known locally as S’Oberta. The surroundings consist of a landscape of canals, dry channels, pumps, siphons, salt flats, and paths, with observation towers harmoniously integrated into the landscape for birdwatching. The area is protected as a Natural Park and is featured in hiking guides such as Fora Vila and Alcúdia Mallorca. The best time to visit is between April and September, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., when waterbird sightings are optimal and the weather is ideal for the circular hike.

The Roman Ruins of Pollentia are an archaeological heritage site corresponding to the ancient Roman city of Pollentia, in Alcúdia (Mallorca, Balearic Islands). It is the best-preserved Roman urban complex on the island and one of the most important archaeological sites in the Balearic archipelago. Pollentia was founded following the Roman conquest of Mallorca in 123 B.C., linked to the actions of Consul Quintus Caecilius Metellus. The site experienced its greatest development between the 1st century B.C. and the 3rd century A.D., when it achieved significant urban prominence and came to play a leading role as a Roman center in the Balearic Islands. The site is organized into three areas open to visitors: La Portella, the Forum, and the Theater. In the Forum area, elements of great interest have been documented, such as the Capitoline Temple, other smaller temples, and tabernae, along with remains that provide insight into the urban layout and daily life of the Roman city. Its location, south of Alcúdia’s historic center and near the medieval walls, reinforces the site’s historical significance. The visit is further enhanced by the Pollentia Monographic Museum, which houses artifacts discovered during the excavations.