Almost every town in Mallorca has a weekly market, each held on a different day of the week.
This means there’s more than enough opportunity to visit a market on the island during your stay on the island.
| Popular Markets & Days in Mallorca | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Palma Olivar Market, Palma San Juan Gastronomic Market |
| Tuesday | Alcúdia, Palma Olivar Market, Palma San Juan Gastronomic Market |
| Wednesday | Andratx, Palma Olivar Market, Palma San Juan Gastronomic Market, Sineu |
| Thursday | Inca, Palma Olivar Market, Palma San Juan Gastronomic Market |
| Friday | Palma Olivar Market, Palma San Juan Gastronomic Market |
| Saturday | Palma Olivar Market, Palma San Juan Gastronomic Market, Sóller |
| Sunday | Alcúdia, Consell, Palma San Juan Gastronomic Market, Pollença, Santa Maria del Camí |
Markets thrive in Mallorca and are a great way to experience some true local culture. The larger markets all follow a similar pattern with fresh produce around the main square and, fanning out from there, specialist local produce. Be sure to check out the Spanish cheese, cured meats, olive oil and salt offerings. Handmade jewellery, arts and crafts, inexpensive clothing and household goods can also usually be found. And worry not about the language barriers, the locals love it if they see that you are making an effort to blend in, no matter the quality of your Spanglish.
There are a whole host of markets held in Palma, though these are mostly food related and should appeal to foodies. The more characterful markets, offering a traditional experience, are held outside of the capital to the rural areas; there you will find local produce and crafts sold by authentic Mallorcans.
During the summer, many of the coastal resorts have night markets tailored towards tourists seeking Mallorca-inspired arts and crafts, jewellery, clothing and other trinkets.
Alcúdia Market – Tuesdays & Sundays
Alcúdia Market – Tuesdays & Sundays
The walled town of Alcúdia in the north (just a couple of kilometres from the beach resorts of Port d’Alcúdia) has an impressive market held on Tuesdays and Sundays. It makes for a great day out with the opportunity to explore some of the town’s history comprising of ancient walls, cobbled streets and traditional squares whilst in the area. Dates & details.
Andratx Market – Wednesdays
Another picturesque town to visit and make a day of is Andratx in the south-west of Mallorca. Its market is held on Wednesdays and, like most markets, products on offer range from flowers, fruit and veg, cheese, meat and fish to leather goods, footwear and clothing. There’s also the opportunity to pick up some holiday souvenirs. Dates & details.
Consell Market – Sundays
The small town of Consell hosts the island’s largest flea market every Sunday. The goods here range from second-hand clothes, toys and furniture to jewellery, antiques and a vast selection of bric-a-brac. Dates & details.
Inca Market – Thursdays
The biggest market on the island is held on Thursdays in the town of Inca, halfway between Palma and Alcúdia. At Inca Market, they sell everything from fruit and vegetables to olives, olive oil, leather goods, jewellery, clothes, gifts and souvenirs. As it is a less touristy spot, this is one to visit for a more authentic Spanish experience. Dates & details.
Palma Markets – Daily
Palma has a range of markets from flea markets to organic food markets. The Olivar Market is the biggest and best indoor shopping experience in the city, famous for its top-notch food with a great range of fruit, veg, meat and a well-stocked fish market. The well-known Plaça Major hosts a craft market tailored towards tourists looking for souvenirs throughout the year. During the summer months, there’s a handsome summer craft market down in Sa Llotja, along the seafront. For a gourmet experience, visit the San Juan Gastronomic Market. It opened in 2015 to great acclaim and offers the foodie much more than just fruit and veg stalls, instead expect restaurants and a street-food vibe.
Pollença Market – Sundays
In the north, just a few kilometres away from the family favourite holiday town of Port de Pollença, lies the historic town of Pollença. This village hosts an arts & crafts, local produce and nic-nacks market on Sunday mornings. Pollença is well worth a trip in its own right, boasting pretty traditional Mallorcan buildings, so do factor in some time here to have a look around. The market square is a great place to sit with a cup of coffee and soak up the atmosphere whilst listening to the live music acts in the square. Dates & details.
Santa Maria del Camí Market – Sundays
Santa Maria del Camí, just off the motorway to the north of Palma, hosts a large market every Sunday. It’s very popular as it literally sells everything, think flea market combined with fresh fruit and vegetables. You’ll also find plenty of local produce from the area, as well as a small organic section. Dates & details.
Sineu Market – Wednesdays
Sineu Market is a wonderfully authentic market held every Wednesday morning in the pretty rural town of Sineu in central Mallorca. Along with the usual fruit, vegetable and local produce stalls, there is a livestock market where farm animals are bought and sold. Dates & details.
Sóller Market – Saturdays
Over in the west of the island is the popular town of Sóller, and their market is held on Saturday mornings attracting people from all over the island. It’s best to make a day trip for this one, as there is plenty to do and see in Sóller and Port de Sóller which are linked by a handy traditional tram. Everything from leather goods, the famous Mallorcan straw bags, fruit and veg and local produce can be found here. Be sure to pick up some of Sóller’s famous local orange preserve here too. Dates & details.
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