A short 25-minute drive down the coast road from Pollença brings you to the resort of C'an Picafort which shares the same sweeping bay as Alcudia. C'an Picafort lies in the centre of the bay of Alcudia on the north coast of Mallorca. Gently curving its way around the horseshoe-shaped bay, there's thirteen kilometres of gorgeous silky white sands to choose from.
With gently shelving, fine sands, the lively but friendly and relaxed atmosphere is ideal for families and couples. Originally a small fishing village, the main hub of the resort is down by the working harbour. Evenings tend to revolve around the many restaurants and bars, choose from international cuisine or local Spanish specialities at inviting restaurants and finish the evening off with a drink in one of the laid-back bars.
The days in C'an Picafort are normally spent on the beach or around the pool in the privacy of your villa. If you fancy something a little different, you can take a stroll along the promenade and visit the weekly street market, packed with stalls selling a wide range of gifts, toys, clothing and locally produced food and drink. The attractive port area towards the southern end of the resort is the base for numerous leisure activities and boat trips. Nearby attractions also include the C'an Picafort karting track which is the biggest in Mallorca and the Rancho Grande where you can go horse riding by day or indulge yourself at one of their barbecues by night. The stretch of water between C'an Picafort and Alcudia is a favourite spot for windsurfers and lessons are available for beginners.
A number of companies offer scuba diving excursions and classes for all levels. Different boat trips head out of Can Picafort daily including ones along the stunning headland of Cap de Formentor. Check timetables locally for details. Golfers will be delighted to know that there are six golf courses within 30km. A few minutes drive away is the pretty marina and resort of Son Serra de Marina with a wide sandy beach and a church, chemist, grocers, bakers and a handful of restaurants.
2010 Calender for local Annual Fairs in Mallorca.
February
07 Feb Son Servera Almond Fair
27 Feb - 07 Mar Marratxi Ceramic Fair
March
until 07 Mar Marratxi Ceramic Fair
24 Mar - 25 Mar Son Ferriol Agricultural Fair
25 Mar - 28 Mar Palma Ecological Fair
28 Mar Santa Margalida Annual Village Fair
April
03 Apr - 04 Apr Andratx Annual Village Fair
11 Apr Muro St Francis Village Fair
16 Apr - 18 Apr Santa Eugenia Annual Village Fair
17 Apr - 18 Apr Alcudia Cuttlefish Fair
17 Apr - 18 Apr Calvia Sheep and Goat Fair
17 Apr - 18 Apr Pollença Wine Festival
18 Apr Porreres Ecological Agriculture Day
18 Apr Santa Eugenia Agricultural Fair
23 Apr - 25 Apr Palma Science Fair
24 Apr - 02 May Palma Annual Nautical Fair
25 Apr Santa Maria Annual Village Fair
25 Apr Sant Joan Agricultural and Craft Fair
25 Apr Villafranca Book Fair
May
01 May Costitx Annual Village Fair
01 May Estellencs Cheese and Wine Fair
01 May Ses Salines Local Village Fair
01 May Buger Local Village Fair
Until 02 May Palma Annual Nautical Fair
02 May Sineu May Fair
03 May Selva Festival of the Cross
08 May - 09 May Campos May Fair
09 May Calvia European Day
09 May Campanet May Fair
09 May Felanitx May Fair
09 May Lloret May Fair
09 May Soller May Fair
09 May Son Carrió Agricultural Fair
14 May - 16 May Capdepera Medieval Fair
15 May Soller Orange Cookery Fair
15 May Son Servera Lovers Fair
16 May Porreres Music Festival
16 May Sant Jordi Snail Fair
16 May Secelles May Fair
22 May - 23 May Puigpunyent Ecological Country Fair
23 May s'Horta Annual Village Fair
28 May - 06 Jun Palma Annual Book Fair
29 May - 30 May Binnisalem Dry Stone Fair
30 May Manacor Agricultural Fair
June
05 Jun Sa Pobla Night Fair of the Potato
05 Jun - 06 Jun Lloseta Shoe Fair
06 Jun Biniali Typical Mallorcan Games
Until 06 Jun Palma Annual Book Fair
12 Jun - 13 jun Son Servera St John Fair
13 Jun Selva Herb Fair
July
09 July Porto Cristo Night Fair
12 Jul - 15 Jul Cala Bona Local Village Fair
16 July Porto Colom Fishermens Fair
23 Jul Valldemossa Art Fair Artdemossa
24 Jul Manacor St James's Night Fair
31 Jul Ariany Night Fair
31 July Muro Night Fair in Playa de Muro
August
01 Aug Es Molinar Annual Village Fair
07 Aug Can Picafort Ecological Night Fair
13 Aug Maria de la Salut Country Artesan Night Fair
14 Aug Sant Llorenç Summer Night Fair
14 Aug Son Macia, Manacor Summer Night Fair
21 Aug S'illot, Manacor Summer Night Fair
21 Aug Consell Night Market
22 Aug Felanitx St Agustin Fair
27 Aug Maria de la Salut Country Artesan Night Fair
27 Aug Cala Mandia, Manacor Summer Night Fair
September
02 Sep - 05 Sep Palma Young Children's Fair
04 Sep Lloret Local Annual Fair
04 Sep Villafranca Night Melon Fair
05 Sep Villafranca Melon Fair
11 Sep Arta Local little Fair
12 Sep Arta Annual Village Fair
12 Sep Cas Concos St Nicolas Fair
18 Sep Petra Annual Village Fair
19 Sep Alaro Local Village Fair
18 Sep - 19 Sep Manacor September Fair
25 Sep - 26 Sep Binnisalem Annual Wine Fair
26 Sep Felanitx St Michael Fair
29 Sep Llucmajor St Michael Fair
October
01 Oct - 03 Oct Alcudia Alcudia Annual Fair
03 Oct Buger Local Village Fair
03 Oct Esporlas Cake and Pastry Fair
03 Oct Llucmajor 2ndAnnual Village Fair
07 Oct - 12 Oct Villafranca Childrens Theatre and Plays
09 Oct - 10 Oct Escorca Tramuntana Sierra Fair
10 Oct Cala Ratjada Llampuga Fish Fair
10 Oct Llucmajor 3rdAnnual Village Fair
16 Oct Algaida Annual Village Fair
17 Oct Llucmajor Last Fair for the Year
21 Oct Campos Sobrasada Sausage Fair
23 Oct Santanyi Annual Village Fair
24 Oct Consell Autumn Wine Fair
24 Oct Felanitx Pepper Fair
24 Oct Inca 1stAnnual Fair
31 Oct Porreres Annual Village Fair
31 Oct Inca 2ndAnnual Fair
31 Oct - 01 Nov Palma Flower Fair
November
01 Nov Palma Flower Fair
06 Nov - 07 Nov Sa Cabaneta Autumn Fair
07 Nov Inca 3rd Annual Fair
12 Nov - 14 Nov Palma Annual Wedding Nuptials Fair
12 Nov - 15 Nov Pollença Annual Craft Fair
14 Nov Muro Annual Marrow Fair
18 Nov Inca Dijous Bo Annual Fair
20 Nov - 21 Nov Caimari Olive Oil Fair
21 Nov Llubí Honey Fair
26 Nov - 27 Nov Soller Olive Oil Fair
27 Nov Santa Maria Young Wine Fair
27 Nov - 28 Nov Sa Pobla Autumn Fair
27 Nov - 07 Jan Palma Christmas Decorations Fair
28 Nov Mancor de la Vall Wild Mushroom Fair
30 Nov Llubí Traditional Fair
December
All Month Palma Christmas Decorations Fair
03 Dec - 08 Dec Palma Baleart Art Fair
05 Dec Montuiri Partridge Fair
Note: Night Fairs are usually held from 18.00hrs until 22.00hrs
