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Can PicafortCa'n Picafort
Give Can Picafort 2–3 nights if you want a flat beach base with a bus to Alcúdia; skip it if you want an old town or nightlife — that is Alcúdia or Palma.
Can Picafort is a resort strip on the Bay of Alcúdia, 60 km northeast of Palma, part of the Santa Margalida municipality in the Pla de Mallorca. It is sand, low-rise hotels and a 14 km beach that runs north into Alcúdia's Playa de Muro. The draw beyond the beach is the Talayotic burial site at Son Real, a 3 km walk from the nearest road. There is no old town here: the town grew from a fishing shack in the late 19th century, and it still reads as a beach base rather than a sightseeing town.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (peak heat and crowds), Nov–Mar (many hotels and beach bars shut)
- Airport
- PMI
- Nights
- 2–3
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Can Picafort112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Can Picafort, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyA low-crime resort town; the real risks are sea conditions along the open 14 km (8.7 mi) beach, heat on the unshaded Son Real walk…A low-crime resort town; the real risks are sea conditions along the open 8.7 mi (14 km) beach, heat on the unshaded Son Real walk…
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (EU emergency) · 091 National police · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPMI Palma de Mallorca (Son Sant Joan) (About 60 km (37 mi) by Ma-13; taxi or transfer roughly 50–60 min.PMI Palma de Mallorca (Son Sant Joan) (About 37 mi (60 km) by Ma-13; taxi or transfer roughly 50–60 min.
- Getting aroundThe town is flat and walkable end to end in about 25–30 min.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Beerdraught / supermarket can€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)€0.80–1.50 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
- Metro or bus rideTIB bus ride within the bay€1.50–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
- Budget bedFamily room or apartment (up to 4), a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, B&B, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedHotel double room, B&B, a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PMI Palma de Mallorca (Son Sant Joan) (About 60 km (37 mi) by Ma-13; taxi or transfer roughly 50–60 min. TIB bus 302 runs from Palma to Can Picafort every 20–30 min, about 90 min.)PMI Palma de Mallorca (Son Sant Joan) (About 37 mi (60 km) by Ma-13; taxi or transfer roughly 50–60 min. TIB bus 302 runs from Palma to Can Picafort every 20–30 min, about 90 min.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Can Picafort: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is flat and walkable end to end in about 25–30 min. TIB buses 324, 325 and 315 run along Ma-12 from Alcúdia; 324 goes every 15 min via the beach strip, 325 hourly and continues to Cala Rajada, 315 continues to Sa Pobla. Bus 302 links Palma via Inca, Sa Pobla and Alcúdia, but you may not ride it only within the Alcúdia–Can Picafort section. Eight car-rental agencies sit near the big hotels, and several shops rent bikes.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 20–30 min
TIB bus 324 from Ma-12, every 15 min via the beach strip
Medieval walls and an old town centre; the obvious half-day from Can Picafort.
Parc Natural de s'Albufera
goDoor to door: About 45–60 min
Bus 324/325 towards Alcúdia, then walk or taxi from Playa de Muro
Wetland reserve behind Playa de Muro; go early for birds and cooler air.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
TIB bus 302 via Inca and Sa Pobla
Full day: cathedral, old town, markets. Last buses back are early evening — check times.
Pollença
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus to Alcúdia, then change for Pollença
Old centre and Sunday market; the change in Alcúdia is the slow part.
Sineu
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min+
Bus to Sa Pobla or Inca, then change
Inland market town; only worth it on market day and with checked connections.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Passeig Colón strip
One block back from the beach; hotels, restaurants and bars on the doorstep. Central but the noisiest at night.
Son Bauló (east)
Eastern district where the buses turn around behind Vell Marí Hotel; quieter, near the marina end.
West edge / Av Santa Eulàlia
Larger family hotels such as Zafiro Mallorca; 10–15 min walk to the beach core.
Ma-12 main road
Cheaper hotels 500 m back from the sand; supermarkets (Aldi, Mercadona) are here, open daily 09:00–22:00.Cheaper hotels 500 m back from the sand; supermarkets (Aldi, Mercadona) are here, open daily 9:00 AM–10:00 PM.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room, B&B1 × 3 nights × €120 | €360 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €110 | €660 |
| TIB bus 302, Palma to Can Picafort, one way2 × €10 | €20 |
| Bike hire, one day2 × €20 | €40 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €111 |
| Trip total≈ €204 per person per day, bed included | €1,221≈ US$1,500 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Menu del día (lunch, weekday) | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Beer: draught / supermarket can | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) / €0.80–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) |
| 5 km taxi | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| TIB bus ride within the bay | €1.50–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Karting Can Picafort session | €20–30 (≈ US$25–35) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus 302 cannot be used for the Alcúdia–Can Picafort hop alone; take 324 or 325 instead.
- Son Real necropolis is about 3 km (1.9 mi) from the nearest road access — no shade, carry water.Son Real necropolis is about 1.9 mi (3 km) from the nearest road access — no shade, carry water.
- Talaiot de ses Llenques is on private land with nowhere to pull over on the highway.
- Many hotels and beach bars close outside roughly May–October; check before booking a winter trip.
- The beach is the southern extension of Alcúdia beach: currents and no lifeguard cover vary along the 14 km (8.7 mi) strip.The beach is the southern extension of Alcúdia beach: currents and no lifeguard cover vary along the 8.7 mi (14 km) strip.
Emergency numbers
- All services (EU emergency)
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services (EU emergency)112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
No consulate in town; the US consulate is in Palma, and most other countries keep embassies in Madrid with consulates in Palma or Barcelona.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- TIB 302 Palma → Can Picafort: about €10 (≈ US$12), about 1 h 30 min
- TIB 324 Can Picafort → Alcúdia: about €2 (≈ US$3), 20–30 min
- Taxi PMI airport → Can Picafort: €70–90 (≈ US$85–110), 50–60 min
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syas)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (la KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
- ¿Dónde está la playa? — Where is the beach? (DON-day es-TAH la PLAH-yah)
- Un billete a Alcúdia, por favor — One ticket to Alcúdia, please (oon bee-YEH-tay ah al-KOO-dyah)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
112 works from any phone, including without a local SIM.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Can Picafort. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (peak heat and crowds), Nov–Mar (many hotels and beach bars shut) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for PMI: TIB 302 last departures, transfer and taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Passeig Colón, Son Bauló and the marina, the Ma-12 supermarket strip, the Son Real coast path.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Son Real necropolis, Finca de Son Real, s'Albufera, Karting Can Picafort) and eat pages with last orders along Passeig Colón.
- Seasonal-closure fixtures so gates A–D can go green outside May–October.