Frequently Asked Questions
Every day we get inundated with e-mails from people asking he most basic of questions like: "What's the weather like?" to such questions as: "How far is it from my hotel to the middle of Alcudia?" We answer every single e-mail we receive but have listed those most frequently asked questions below, which will (a) hopefully answer your queries and (b) reduce our workload!
OK, let's start with - What is the weather like?"
Hot...Between May and October it is virtually sunshine all the way with very little rain. In July and August it can be very humid and at night it is very sticky. If you come to Alcudia over the Winter months you will need to bring a jumper and/or coat for the evenings because it does go cooler but there will almost certainly be some stage each day when you can still enjoy the sun.
Is there anywhere I can hire a wheelchair or mobility scooter?
Yes, Lower Hire hire wheelchairs, mobility scooters and everything you could possibly need while on holidays. including buggies, cots, TVs, DIVDs etc. Contact them via their website at: www.lower-hire.co.uk They will deliver to your hotel or apartment.
How many cigarettes can I take back home with me?
The simple answer is that there is no limit these days, but if you click here you will get some official guidlines and also the cost of cigarettes in Mallorca in 2009.
Can I make reverse charge phone calls to the UK or Ireland from Mallorca?
Yes, dial 1408 and you will get connected to an operator
Do you have ATM machines in Mallorca?
Of course we do ... doesn't everywhere these days? To check out the location of ATM's abroad for Visa and Mastercard, check out their websites at: www.visaeurope.com and www.mastercard.comwww.mastercard.com
Is there a local ISP I can use to connect my laptop to the internet while on holiday?
Yes, you can use TelefonicaNet. Their dial up number is 908 200 220,
Username: telefonicanet@telefonicanet Password: telefonicanet
Can you buy baby foods, nappies and milk in Santa Ponsa?
Yes. Heinz baby foods and other brands are available in Supermarkets and Chemists, as are most brands of nappies. In Spain Nutraben is similar to SMA baby milk. Milupa Aptimil is available in Supermarkets as is Cow & Gate, which is available in the some smaller supermarkets. For further information on baby products in Mallorca, and also pre-ordering your little one's requisites to have delivered when you arrive on holiday go to www.babyabroad-mallorca.com.
How much does a taxi cost from the airport and how long does it take?
It takes about an hour and a quarter and costs around 65-70 euros.
Can I get to Alcudia by bus from the airport?
Yes, but by the time you get here it will be time to go back home to catch your return flight! Only joking, it's not THAT bad. We recently received an e-mail from Dave Geshke who made the trip in May 2005 and this is what he had to say:
"I have just visited Alcudia and thought you might like to know that it is now very easy to travel from the airport to Alcudia by service bus. The tourist info office in the arrivals hall at the airport gave me all the info and the total cost on the public buses was 6.50 euros. It is necessary to catch a bus (No.1) into Palma to the Plaza d'Espana - get off here and walk to the right through the railway station and up that road for approx 200 yds on the right and catch the IB21 Bus (blue and yellow) to Alcudia Town and port. The bus runs every hour and 1/2 hour at 16.00 - 17.00 hrs. It stops very shortly at Inca before proceeding to Alcudia (approx one and a half hours). I found it a very good service and as you can see it was not time to come back by the time I got there!!"
Thanks for that Dave
Is there anywhere for me to access my e-mails while I am on holiday?
Yes, there are several internt cafe's around town and many bars have a computer for custimer's usage.
I am thinking of coming to Alcudia to work in the Summer months, what do you recommend?
As you can imagine, work in the Summer varies from one year to the next. It is impossible to point you in any direction but what we would recommend that you come out on a cheap package towards the end of April and look around for work - and accommodation - while you are here. If you get fixed up then stay. If not, just enjoy the holiday!
Can you organise accommodation for me?
We can only arrange short term holiday accommodation, not long term accommodation. If you want to check out the hotels and apartments we have available go to the Alpha Rooms website
or get an immediate quote or availability by filling in the form below:
Check hotel availability and prices online here
Can I go Scuba diving in Alcudia?
Of course - Oceano Sub are based at Club Nautico Cocdrillo at Malpas (Alcudia) They can be contacted by phone on: (0034) 971 54 55 17 or by mailing them at info@oceanosub.com
