Seafood and sailing in Puerto Alcudia

Every April the town hosts La Fira Nautica y de la Sepia. A festival of sailing and gastronomy, it traditionally marks the start of good weather and the arrival of spring. Now in its 13th year, the festival takes place over three days from April 13 to 15 and celebrates both the towns nautical strengths and culinary passion for sepia, or cuttlefish.

Much of the action takes place on the paseo maritimo that runs from the marina and along behind the beaches, where Engel & Völkers have apartments and villas which range in size and price to rent and buy. Visitors with an interest in all things nautical should head to the exhibitions and demonstrations put on by dozens of exhibitors positioned around Alcudia’s sporting marina at the end of the port. Events include boat shows, marine rescue displays, radio-controlled boats and many other different aspects of sailing.

Those with more of a leaning towards food will head towards the commercial port end of the town. This is a relatively large marina which serves as a point of arrival and departure not only for local boat trips but also the ferry service to the historic town of Ciutadella in Menorca where Engel & Völkers are opening up an office this summer. There, local restaurants, street stalls and even a special marquee will be filled with music and food. Over 30 restaurants take part in the weekend showing off their skills at preparing sepia—including delicious treats such as croquetas, sepia a la romana, fried in breadcrumbs as well as in paella, as a topping for pizza and in many other interesting and unusual forms.

At the same time, there’s a programme of music, children’s entertainment for all ages and a craft market which shows of local talents and skills. Late night DJs and bands usually play in the marquee from 9pm on both Friday and Saturday evenings.

Away from the action, there’s the chance to explore the ecologically rich S’Albufera park – a  1708 hectares wetland environment, home to scores of bird species, that is crossed by a network of paths (with plenty of bikes are available to rent).