Alcudia makes a great base to explore the rest of the island. If you are planning on visiting other places on the island then a guide book can stand you in good stead. Below are two guide books that we can personally recommend. For full details of both books click the links below.

mallorca travel guide Buy the Lonely Planet Guide to Mallorca £8.49 and delivery is free at Play.com
time out mallorca travel guide Buy the Time Out guide to Mallorca and Menorca for £5.47 and delivery is free at Play.com