Aucanada, located on the northern coast of Mallorca within the municipality of Alcúdia, is a charming spot that combines historical heritage, stunning beaches, and must-see hiking trails. During your stay at Inmood Aucanada, you'll have the opportunity to explore all these wonderful attractions.

Hiking Trails in Aucanada

• Sa Talaia: This popular trail, approximately 4 kilometers long, offers spectacular panoramic views of the sea and the northern coast of Mallorca. It is accessible to all levels, although it is recommended to wear suitable footwear and sun protection to make the most of it.

• Es Coll Baix: Spanning about 7 kilometers, this more challenging trail takes you from the Aucanada lighthouse to the beach of Es Coll Baix, one of the most beautiful and untouched beaches in the area. The views and the connection with nature make the effort worthwhile.

Historical Heritage

• Aucanada Lighthouse: Built in the 19th century, this white stone lighthouse situated on a cliff offers impressive views of the northern coast of Mallorca and the island of Menorca. It is an ideal spot to enjoy the scenery and take memorable photos.

• Torre Mayor: This 17th-century defensive tower, built to protect the coast from pirates, allows visitors to explore its interior and admire the views from its terrace. It is a must-visit for history enthusiasts.

Beaches in Aucanada

• Aucanada Beach: With its crystal-clear waters and all the necessary services for a perfect day of sun and sea, this beach also features restaurants and bars where you can savor delicious Mallorcan cuisine.

• Cala Ponset: This small beach, surrounded by cliffs and vegetation, is an idyllic spot to relax and enjoy the tranquility and natural beauty of the surroundings. Additionally, Cala Ponset is home to the exclusive Beach Club Boat House Cala Ponset, a perfect place to enjoy refreshing drinks and exquisite dishes while relaxing by the sea.

Additional Activities

• Aucanada Golf: Considered one of the best golf courses in Europe, this 18-hole course is set in an impressive natural environment, offering panoramic sea views and an exciting challenge for golfers of all levels.

• Museo Sa Bassa Blanca: This nearby historic estate houses a collection of contemporary art and a natural reserve of native flora and fauna. It is a center for environmental research and education that offers guided tours and activities for the whole family.

In summary, Aucanada is a Mallorca location that offers a rich variety of tourist attractions, from hiking trails and idyllic beaches to valuable historical heritage. If you are planning your vacation in Mallorca, don't miss the opportunity to explore the charms of Aucanada and enjoy an unforgettable stay at Inmood Aucanada.

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TONI DE LA MATA

The multidisciplinary artist who captivates with his metallic sculptures.

Born in Barcelona in 1957 and resident in Mallorca since 1986, Toni de la Mata has left an indelible mark on the world of art. With a wide range of artistic disciplines under his belt, this talented creator has explored various forms of expression throughout his career. He took courses in sculpture, painting and photography both in Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca. However, it was in metal sculpture where he found his true calling. Being such a versatile and durable material, it allows the artist to create detailed, bold and long-lasting works of art.




HISTORY

Starting in 1991, he won his first outstanding awards for his mastery of the technique and his creativity in bringing unique and captivating sculptures to life. Each of his pieces is the result of a meticulous design and manufacturing process, where he combines the beauty of metal with his artistic vision.

In 2006, the Govern De Les Illes Balears awarded him the "CRAFTSMEN LETTER", a recognition of his skill and mastery in his trade. In 2012, De la Mata joined the board of the Círculo de Bellas Artes in Palma de Mallorca and a year later, he was elected president of Art Viu, a position that allowed him to promote and support other artists in the cultural field of Mallorca.




Since 1997, Toni de la Mata's work has been exhibited in renowned galleries, such as the 1st Art Fair in Almería, Arte Faim in Madrid, ArtMar in Malaga, MarBart in Marbella, the Modernism Fair in Barcelona, the Muro D'Alcoy Fair in Alicante, Arte Nómada in Morocco, Folkest Hus Hallunda in Stockholm (Sweden), among others. His sculptures have been praised for their originality, their impeccable technique and their ability to convey emotions.




His great artistic career means that, in April 2023, he was named vice president of the Círculo de Bellas Artes. This appointment is recognition of his artistic career, his commitment to the art world and his ability to influence the development of art in his community.

Throughout this year, the artist has been a prominent presence in the 'Drets Humans' exhibitions organized by the 'Art amb B' association in Ceuta and Algeciras, Cádiz, promoting social justice and humanitarian values through art.




Greta Golis dedicates this poem to the artist, delighting us with these words:


A Flush with Intentions (just one kiss will not cover the mouth)

Provide me with sustenance
the one that cordons my pride,
a puff maybe at the waterline
of all the stupidity that is born to me,
in anger and fury,
In the small hug and the big silence.

Give me distraction
it hits hard, there on the tongue,
in the hair, on the fingers.
Only you, when you smell me, flush
of intentions...
I tell you, yes in that aroma
fear is born and your response
caught up in the illogical dialect
I trick you I quote you I encourage you
to shut my mouth,
to silence my madness
to break and join kisses
so many times that you cure my arrogance
of my tired word.

Greta Golis




Now you can discover a part of Toni de la Mata in our hotel in Inmood Aucanada. In our lobby are some of his works that convey the essence and artistic beauty of our beloved author. We invite you to come and explore his sculptures, where you can immerse yourself in his artistic world and appreciate his mastery of metal.

Aucanada, a natural environment with a lot of history. In Spanish, it is known as Alcanada and it came from an old Muslim farmhouse in the municipality of Alcúdia, called albecanata (Al-kaddan). Although it also seems that, in the first centuries of our era, there was a small nucleus of Roman population in the area of Aucanada together with the Roman city of Pollentia.

The Muslim farmhouse (10th - 13th centuries) was conquered by the Crown of Aragon and remained in the hands of Pere Ferrandiz and, from the 14th century, everything that involved the farmhouse, the land and its islet became areas of use common.

Some of the best-known owners of the old houses in Aucanada are Martí Torrens, Guillem Torrens and Antonio Fe. The houses were two-story buildings and had accommodation for the farm workers and land for agricultural and livestock tasks.



THE FARM

The Aucanada farm, which was owned by Antonio Morey de Palma, appears as a 150-square-bed plot of land growing almond, carob, vines, cereals, olive and fig trees wrapped in an environment full of pine forests in a scrubland.

The Archduke Luis Salvador describes the estate in his work 'Die Balearen': “From the port of Alcúdia I ascend a path, at first close to the coast, in the direction of the Alcanada or Eucanada roadstead and the house of the same name with its aquifer chasm (avenc) from which a pump extracts the water that supplies various troughs. There is an extensive vineyard at its pries and on its sides terraces with carob and fig trees; The wild olive trees have taken over the nearby garrigue. The house is simple, with a tower and a cobbled terrace with a star in the center. A cistern shows the description: 'Alcanada 1844'.

The main house and the annexed rooms were restored and adapted to what we currently know as the Golf Club and the restaurant, although there are spaces that have maintained their origin.

ARCHITECTURAL INTERVENTION

In 1933, Nicolau Mª Rubió i Tudurí, an architect of Menorcan origin, devised a summer colony in Aucanada, specifically, in Cala Poncet, named after an old property near 'Son Ponç' (or Can Poncet). Rubió i Tudurí was fascinated by garden cities and summer colonies inspired by popular architecture, which advocated the new architectural trends of the first third of the 20th century.

In his urbanization project for Aucanada, he wanted to imitate a fishing village with its old town and its extension. The first owner of the urbanization was Pedro Dot Martínez, it was his summer resort and he devoted his time to the Rosa 'Perla de Alcanada' variety, a precursor of miniature roses.

AUCANADA LIGHTHOUSE

In the middle of the 19th century, the Aucanada lighthouse was built on the islet of the same name, where the keepers and their families lived there for about a hundred years. Twice a week, a boat brought them their provisions from Puerto de Alcudia. And, it was not until 1960, in which the light system of the lighthouse was automated and the islet was uninhabited.



MAJOR TOWER

The Torre Mayor de Aucanada was built in order to monitor and defend the bay of Alcúdia and its surroundings. The most remembered attack is that of Cap des Pinar, in 1551, which took 25 hostages and in order to free them, they were exchanged for two thousand escudos.

SA BASSA WHITE

The Sa Bassa Blanca estate, headquarters of the Yannick and Ben Jakober Foundation, is the work of the Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy. Its construction was inspired by a Muslim ribat, although it preserved the walls of the old farm house.

The Foundation houses artistic collections from the second half of the 20th century and a permanent collection with more than 150 portraits of infants of European royalty and nobility, made between the 16th and 19th centuries.