History

It is well known that Can Picafort is directly related to its urban development in the last 30 years, but it is also true that Can Picafort is a place steeped in history.

Located near Bronze Age sites, the first significant known settlement in the area dates back to the 7th century BC, such as the archaeological remains shown in S’illot d’es Porros or the Phoenician cemetery.

Conservation tasks have uncovered important finds both in the necropolis and in the access to visitors. At present, Son Bauló is one of the most valued beaches in Mallorca and is located within the Son Real protected Natural Area of ​​special interest.

The most recent history of Can Picafort is only a century old. At that time, Can Picafort was a small fishing village that subsisted on agriculture and fishing. At that time, having farmland provided wealth, in fact, by that time, vast amounts of coastal land were for sale. The Mallorcan people who bought these lands now have a great fortune. And already at the beginning of the century some rich families from Santa Margalida moved to Can Picafort. One of these families bought the land from Jeroni Fuster, alias Picafort, one of those fishermen’s houses, and the former owner gave the town its name, Can Picafort.

Until the 70s, Can Picafort had 200 citizens. These first families laid the foundations for the development of Can Picafort, and now it has become one of the most interesting tourist spots on the island, mainly for Germans and English, but you can also find tourists from all over the world.

Stroll in Can Picafort

While strolling through Can Picafort you will find red and white towels that immediately attract your attention. These constructions are evenly distributed throughout the coast. These towels were built from the 40s to the 70s and were military constructions used by the navy for submarine shooting practice in the bay of Alcudia.

An illustration of the city’s respect for its history is that one of those towels is now right in the center of the city, in the middle of a street and cars have to skirt around it to circulate.

In addition, the growing tourism in Can Picafort has translated into a better and greater tourist offer at all levels: gastronomy, shops, sea activities, beach clubs in Ses Casetes des Capellans.

However, it is worth visiting its beaches and all the activities on the beaches. One of the best is Son Bauló beach, located between Can Picafort and Son Serra de Marina where there is no one on the beach in August. But if you prefer crowded beaches, your best option is Muro beach, just north of Can Picafort.

Near Can Picafort is Son Serra de Marina, this town has not grown like Can Picafort, but its population grows in summer because the Majorcans have placed their second residence there. Son Serra de Marina has 3 beaches and has become a place of pilgrimage for surfers.

Decades ago, the beaches of Can Picafort were totally unspoilt, full of bushes. In recent years, the City Council has enabled the area to give better access to tourists and show a peaceful and comfortable side of the beaches.

Can Picafort Tourism

These days there is a family tourism, because Can Picafort is far from the large urban concentrations and is surrounded by nature.

One of the growing demands of tourists is the rental of a boat in Can Picafort. The bay of Alcudia, and especially Can Picafort, offers all the possibilities that lovers of the sea seek: beautiful landscapes, the sea, beautiful villages and the most important crystal clear waters.

As proof of this, the Can Picafort Yacht Club has increased the number of moorings from 80 to 450 in recent years.

The middle-aged tourist with medium / high purchasing power has increased the number of rented boats in the Bay of Alcudia. Some of the experienced sailors like to rent licensed boats to enjoy the Bay of Alcudia by sea as a family.

However, the offer that young tourists like the most is the boat rental without a license, which gives them freedom incredible experiences without the need to have a boat license.

Sailing through the bay of Alcudia is something that the tourist should experience at least once in their life. The possibility of visiting places that are difficult to access on foot, enjoying the Tramuntana line and the Sierra de Levante line at the same time, or bathing at sunset is our best recommendation to do in Can Picafort.