If you seek absolute tranquility without giving up spectacular views, Es Barcarès and Morer Vermell are Alcudia's least known but most authentic areas. Facing Pollença Bay, these areas offer a more relaxed and genuine Mallorca.
Es Barcarès: Alcudia's best kept secret
Location
North of the old town, Es Barcarès is a low-density residential area with:
- Direct views of Pollença Bay and Serra de Tramuntana
- Rocky coast with small coves
- Pedestrian sea access from several developments
- 5-7 minutes by car from Alcudia center
Property types
- Detached villas from the 80s-90s (many renovated)
- Some luxury new construction developments
- Plots between 500-1,000 m²
- Average price: €800,000-1,800,000
Lifestyle
- Very quiet: almost no tourism, residential atmosphere year-round
- Connection with nature: hiking to La Victoria, constant sea views
- Small community: you know your neighbors, family atmosphere
- Epic sunsets: sunsets over Pollença Bay
Typical profile
Retirees seeking peace, couples without children, artists and creatives, remote workers. Mainly permanent residence. Nationalities: Spanish, Germans, British.
Morer Vermell: even more exclusive
Features
Morer Vermell is a small gated community within Es Barcarès with:
- Private access: gate with entry control
- Seafront: many villas with direct access to coves
- Exclusive architecture: unique designs, not serial construction
- Average price: €1.5-2.5M (premium for seafront and exclusivity)
Services and access
What's nearby?
- Alcudia old town: 5 min by car, 15 min walking
- Supermarkets: Eroski in Alcudia town (5 min), Mercadona in Port (8 min)
- Restaurants: several in the area, more options in Alcudia and Port
- Pharmacy and doctor: health center in Alcudia (5 min)
- Airport: 50 min to Palma
Advantages vs disadvantages
✅ Advantages
- Extreme tranquility: practically zero tourism
- Unique views: unobstructed panoramas of Pollença Bay
- Privacy: low density, large plots
- Appreciation: consolidated area with stable demand
- Authenticity: real Mallorca, no tourist artifice
❌ Disadvantages
- Car needed: nothing is really walkable (except the sea)
- Rocky coast: no direct sandy beach
- Limited supply: few properties for sale (exclusivity but low liquidity)
- Tramontana: north wind can be intense in winter
Who is Es Barcarès/Morer Vermell for?
It's perfect if...
- You seek real disconnection from noise and tourism
- You value panoramic views more than proximity to services
- You don't mind using car for daily travel
- You want permanent residence in natural surroundings
- You appreciate exclusivity of uncrowded areas
Conclusion: authentic Mallorca
Es Barcarès and Morer Vermell represent what many seek in Mallorca but few find: peace, views, authenticity. Not the most convenient or accessible area, but one of the most special on the entire island.
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