About the Resort
Activities
The list of activities is almost endless, but includes excellent Golf, Horse Riding, Water-skiing, Paracending, Banana Rides and Ringos, Windsurfing, Sailing, Jet Skis, Tennis, Go-Karting, Volleyball, Fishing, Basketball, Pool, Arcades, Trampolines, Pony Rides, Golf, Archery, Mini Golf, Glass Bottom Boat Trips, Tours and Excursions, plus there is a big Waterpark in Alcudia with all the slides
Virtually all the Hotels provide entertainment with live music, dancers or a show of some sort, and welcome non residents, which is well worth remembering.
The nearest resorts are Porto de Pollensa, or Alcanada which are both just a 10 min cab ride away, & both offer excellent golf facilities too. Pollensa is beautiful & well worth going to for a meal or just to stroll around. Alcanada is simply a beautiful spot with a fabulous restaurant called La Terraza which is simply superb, plus the excellent new golf course.
Excursions and Trips
There are a huge selection of trips available, but the best include -
Son Amar – Rated one of the Top 5 shows in the World and is truly awesome. – a must see!
Pirates Adventure is a must if you have kids.
For sightseeing etc, The Caves of Drack are world famous, plus the trips to either Alcudia Market or Inca Market will give you a chance to find a bargain, or soak up the local atmosphere.
Boat Rental – Hiring a speedboat can be expensive, but our guests can enjoy a day on a Luxury 27ft Powerboat/Cruiser for around 1/2 the usual price via a deal we negotiated with a local English Skipper (Alan). It is a great way to see the Island from a different view, plus you can Water-ski, Ringos, Fish, or just visit quiet coves and be millionaires for a day!
Palma City is very cosmopolitan full of great shops and bars, plus the beautiful Cathedral and a host of things to do.
Recommended Restaurants and Bars -
La Casa Gullega is just at the start of the marina set aprox 75 yards back from the marina and is owned by Ricardo who also has the two best restaurants in Alcanada. The theme is Spanish Tapas with the emphasis on fish tapas.
La Traviatta is an absolutely fabulous steak house using only the finest meat from Castilla situated by Cheers (See Photo). My Personal Favourite.
Bodegas De Port is another excellent meat restaurant situated across from the far end of the Marina.
Don Vito Italian Pizzeria is situated on the main road on the right on the way to the marina near Viva Golf hotel and is a great Italian restaurant with great pasta & pizzas.
The best Chinese is La Villa, which is situated on the left aprox 100 metres before the Marina.
There are also 5 or 6 amazing restauarants in Alcudia Old Town just off the side of the main square plus some fabulous shops and an early evening stroll in the old town is recomended.
Plus in Alcanada - La Terraza (Booking is recommended) overlooks the bay and their special set menu deal is really incredible value for money.
Don't Forget with our new Penthouse Privileges Discount Card you will save 10% on the total bill at these fine restaurants above, plus 10% off Green Fees at The Alcanada Golf Course and 12% on Car Hire from Vanrell Car Hire. Simply present your card when paying and the discount will be deducted.
Best Bars -
Bar Mestizo is situated just before the Marina where the main road bends aprox 100 yards up on the left and is a trendy Spanish Bar with a fabulous atmosphere.
Enjoy is another trendy Spanish Bar just a 2 minute walk away, very friendly staff & great music plus a lovely ambience & its is our favourite bar in the resort
Twisters is a lively late night bar situated next to Enjoy on the main road.
Goodfellows is another lively late night bar aprox 2mins from Cheers.
All Stars is by the humpback bridge and canal, & has a great atmosphere both during the day and at night.
Nightclubs - Menta is the best known and has its own pool to cool down in plus Magic Nightclub & Bells Disco are all just a 5 minute walk away.
Family Bars – Cheers, Peach Pit, and the Drunken Duck are all very popular with the kids and feature a kids orientated entertainment theme along with several others.
Golf Information -
Alcanada Golf Club is the newest club in Majorca having only opened in October of 2003. Designed by Robert Trent Jones and Robert Trent Jones Jr, two of the best architects of golf courses in the world. Located to the west of the bay of Alcudia, it is surrounded only by nature and the sea. From almost all points of the route the course offers stunning & impressive views coupled with demanding and challenging greens and is open to non members.
To help you relax after your round of golf, The Club at Alcanada offers an excellent restaurant and bar area with an enormous terrace which overlooks the course and the beautiful coastal views of Alcanada.
Characteristics: - 18 holes - Even 72. All usual ammenieties are available including Golf Shop, Lessons, clubs and buggy hire etc.
SPECIAL - We have negotiated a 10% discount on Green Fees and also a 10% Discount off the total bill in the Club Restaurant for all our Penthouse clients.
Alcanada is just 10 minutes from the Penthouse as is The Pollensa Golf Club which is open to non members. The challenging 9 hole course has been described as one of the most beautiful in the Mediterranean, with a clubhouse, a restaurant which also welcomes non-golfers, a swimming pool, rental of clubs, trolleys and golf cars also available. Tuition can be arranged and there are regular tournaments.