Alcúdia for all

Alcúdia is a peninsula in the NE of the island of Mallorca, between the bays of Alcúdia and Pollença. It covers an area of 60 km², including more than 30 km of coastline and one of Mallorca’s longest beaches. Due to its strategic location in the Mediterranean, for centuries it was one of the main gateways to Mallorca, with a magnificent natural setting and numerous protected areas.

The Alcúdia landscape is extremely varied. As well as its many coves and beaches, with their crystal-clear waters, it boasts a wide range of options for all visitors. Whether they wish to enjoy the peace and quiet, sports activities, the natural surroundings, the history and culture, or whether they are interested in the gastronomy, the folklore or the handicrafts.  

Alcúdia and inclusive tourism

Alcúdia aims to set a benchmark for tourism for all, both nationally and internationally, to encourage and facilitate year-round sports activities for both residents and tourists with disabilities, to create an environment of Universal Accessibility, assisting both the public and private sectors to make infrastructures accessible by removing architectural barriers. To this end, Alcúdia has made a firm commitment to this new project “Alcúdia for all”, with various actions being taken to enable people with disabilities to enjoy their rights, to feel included and to be involved in a community adapted to meet their needs

THESE ACTIONS INCLUDE, MOST NOTABLY :

The study undertaken on the accessibility of public spaces and buildings (old town, Roman city of Pollentia, municipal buildings, beaches within the municipality and the seafront). Removal of architectural barriers (in public thoroughfares, La Victoria and the beach). Acquisition of equipment to facilitate bathing on the beach, such as wheelchairs (suitable for use on sand and for bathing), hoists to help the user switch from their own wheelchair to the adapted wheelchair. Installation of accessible hoists on Alcúdia beach. Installation of audible signals on all traffic lights in the town, to enable visually-impaired pedestrians to cross safely. Training sessions specialising in customer care in relation to people with disabilities, signage and maps in braille, adaptation of the "Alcúdia Tour" app for people with a hearing and/or visual impairment. Creation of an accessibility guide showing all the establishments that have received specialist training, with information on their location and the level of accessibility at each establishment.