The ancient town of Alcudia, has an interesting
history. The Phoenicians and Greeks were the early settlers in the area. After some time, the Romans followed occupancy and they made the area their capital in the 2nd century BC. Destroyed by the vandals in the 6th century it was rebuilt again by the Moors before being liberated by King Jaime I of Spain in the early 1200s. The Spanish sensibly fortified the city; its massive city walls date from this era. Today visitors still enter the narrow streets of the old town through one of the two gates, which are guarded by large towers. Near the town, at Polentia, is a well preserved Roman amphitheatre and the Orator de Santa Anna, one of Mallorca's oldest churches. The best way to fully appreciate this side of Alcudia is to take the 2-hour guided walking tour that is organized by the local tourist office every Wednesday starting at noon.
