Alcudia

The northern resort of Alcudia offers an easygoing and family-friendly vibe, with a long crescent of white sand beach, sheltered by the nearby Aucanada Peninsular. The nightlife is relaxed and the many restaurants and bars in the port are open late, so nobody ever need to rush. The old town in Alcudia is further inland, where many remnants of history can still be seen within its ancient Roman walls.

Families can spend a day exploring the S’Albufera natural park - extensive wetlands which are home to many kinds of animals and plants. Children will want to visit El Laberinto, a fun park centered on a giant maze, or the HidroPark, where the whole family can enjoy the range of pools and giant water slides. Alcudia holidays offer the perfect family getaway, and you’ll find unbeatable deals at Travelwasp.com.

Currency

Spain’s official currency is the Euro often signified by € or EUR.  One Euro is divided into 100 cents.   Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and major hotels, but banks give the best rates.  All major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels, restaurants, and shops.   ATMs are widespread and are generally the cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.  The Euro is used in 12 members of the European Union.  Countries and territories using the Euro include: Belgium, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, The Vatican, Martinique, Guadalupe, Reunion, Montenegro, and Kosovo.

Alcudia Climate

Mallorca has an ideal climate for holidaymaker's with very little rain and average temperatures generally staying comfortably under 86°f (30°c) even in the height of summer making it ideal for those wanting to avoid extreme weather.  Mallorca remains nice in the spring and even into autumn.  In fact the temperature throughout the winter rarely drops below 50°f (10°c) and humidity remains around 70% throughout the year.

Time

Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).

Language

Spanish is the official language, but English is widely understood in areas frequented by tourists. Catalan, Galician and Basque are spoken in the relevant areas.

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 or 225 volts, 50Hz. 
European-style two-pin plugs are standard.

Tipping

Hotel and restaurant bills usually include service charges, but additional tips are welcomed for services rendered.  In established restaurants tips of about 10% are expected.  In Mallorca value-added-tax is usually included in restaurant bills, designated 'I.V.A', and may be mistaken for a service charge.  Drivers of metered taxis expect small tips and it is customary to tip usually 5-10% for most services, including guides.

Communication

The international access code for Spain is +34.  The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom).