Category: Mallorca

While you’re on the island, you should definitely visit one of Mallorca’s many weekly markets. There, you can get a real sense of island life and feel like a true Mallorcan! I’ve visited the best and most beautiful markets on Mallorca for you, and I’ll also let you in on a few markets that not everyone knows about!

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By the way: Many of the items for sale are packaged so that you can safely take them home in your luggage. It’s the best way to enjoy a little piece of Mallorca at home!

Markets in Mallorca: Don’t miss this experience

Many markets, especially in larger towns such as Santanyi or Sineu, have become very touristy. Nevertheless, they are still a popular opportunity for locals to do the week’s grocery shopping. Besides shopping, the markets in Mallorca are great to meet up with friends.

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In many villages, the market is the event of the week! It’s the perfect opportunity to exchange the latest gossip over a caña (beer) or a café con leche in one of the street cafés. Almost every village in Mallorca still has its own market and a visit is always an amazing experience!

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Sineu

The farmer’s market in Sineu is one of the most beautiful on Mallorca and it’s also my personal favorite! Even though it can get quite crowded here. At the market in Sineu you can find everything from local products and handicrafts to clothing and farm animals such as chickens or goats for your own finca. The market stretches from Plaça Es Fassar around the unmissable parish church of Nuestra Senyora de Los Angeles through almost the entire city center.

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The market of Sineu can also be easily reached by public transport from Palma! From Plaza España you can reach Sineu within 40 minutes by train line T3 and the market is located near the station! You can find the current timetable here.

Tip: Shop for typical Mallorcan specialties like sobrasada and ensaimada and then watch the hustle and bustle from one of the sidewalk cafes in the small square in front of the church.

When: Every Wednesday from 9am to 2pm

Santanyí

The market of Santanyí is one of the most famous markets in Mallorca. Busloads of tourists set up shop here in high season to browse through the huge selection. Besides food, you can also find nice souvenirs. By the way, the market in Santanyí offers a particularly large range of fabrics!

When: Every Wednesday and Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm

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Felanitx

Every Sunday, the Felanitx market takes place in the eastern part of the island. Although the market is quite popular, it’s not overly crowded. In Felanitx, in addition to the weekly market, you’ll also find a market hall on Plaça Constitució! The Mercat Municipal is also open every morning from Tuesday through Sunday.

When: Every Sunday from 9am to 2pm

By the way, Felanitx is also a nice destination to explore Mallorca! In and around Felanitx there is a lot to see:

➜ What to do in and around Felanitx

Santa Maria del Camí

I don’t find the Santa Maria market particularly pretty, but it is perhaps one of the most authentic on the island. In any case, many islanders also visit the market of Santa Maria on Sundays in search of bargains on household goods, plants and clothing. You can also find regional fruits and vegetables here. Parking in the vicinity of the marketplace is almost impossible, but there is a large parking lot just outside the village center. A little warning for tender minds: At the market in Santa Maria also live animals from budgies, chickens to puppies are being sold, some of the not in very appropriate conditions.

When: Every Sunday from 9am to 2pm

Esporles

The market in Esporles is a little insider tip. Not many tourists stray here, but the market stalls along the main street in the village center are really idyllic. A perfect stop when you are on the way to the Tramuntana!

➜ Read the full article about the market of Esporles

When: Always on the 1st Saturday of the month

Palma: Plaça dels Patins

In the center of Palma you will find a small farmer’s market at Plaça dels Patins. The special feature: The market is one of the few markets on the island that names itself an organic farmer’s market!

When: Every Tuesday and Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm

➜ More markets and market halls in the capital, Palma

Tip: If you want to really delve into the secrets of Mallorcan cuisine, I recommend this tour of a market in Palma that’s usually only visited by locals:
➜ Tour of one of the most authentic markets in Palma*

Consell

A different kind of market, but still worth a visit: The flea market in Consell is the largest flea market on the island. Here you can buy furniture from old fincas, records or one or the other vintage piece! Although the flea market is held in a barren industrial area, the vibe here is always quite nice because there are so many “real” vendors offering vintage finds.

➜ Read the full article about the flea market in Consell

When: Every Sunday from 8 am to 2 pm

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How to get to the markets & where to park

For the sake of clarity, I have omitted exact address details of the individual markets. But you won’t need them anyway! Most of the time, the market is such a big event that you just have to keep going towards the center of the village and you will automatically come across it.

Larger markets, such as those in Santa Maria or Sineu, also have a small parking guidance system to parking lots away from the market to handle the influx of visitors on market days. So you just need to follow all the other cars 🙂

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Tip: If you want to see a lot on the island, I advise you to rent a car! They are not always cheap in high season, but the flexibility is worth it! You will see corners that would otherwise remain hidden from you! The markets are also usually easy to reach by car.

Getting to the markets in Mallorca without a car

You haven’t rented a car? Some markets, especially in the larger towns, can also be reached by public transport, for example in Sineu. However, depending on which corner of Mallorca you’re traveling from, it can be a pain to always keep an eye on the bus or train schedule. There are also some organized tours that go directly to popular markets or even beautiful locations around them:

➜ Book a tour to the market in Alcúdia*(by the way, the tour also leads to Cap Formentor!).

Which market is today in Mallorca?

Somewhere in Mallorca it’s always market day! You don’t have to wait for a certain day of the week, you can just look where there is a market on the island. For a better overview, I’ve sorted all the big and small markets by day of the week, so you don’t have to keep asking yourself: Which market takes place on which day of the week?

Monday

Caimari, Calvià, Lloret de Vistalegre, Manacor, Montuïri

Tuesday

Alcúdia, Artà, Campanet, Llubí, Porreres, Portocolom, Santa Margalida

Wednesday

Andratx, Bunyola, Capdepera, Colònia de Sant Jordi, Deià, Llucmajor, Marratxí, Petra, Port de Pollença, Santanyí, Selva, Sencelles, Sineu, Vilafranca de Bonany

Thursday

Ariany, Campos, Consell, Inca, Lloseta, Pòrtol, Sant Joan, Sant Llorenç de Cardassar, S’Arenal, Ses Salines

Friday

Algaida, Binissalem, Can Picafort, Llucmajor, María de la Salut, Pont d’Inca, Sa Cabaneta, Son Servera

Saturday

Alaro, Búger, Bunyola, Cala Rajada, Campos, Costitx, Esporles (first Saturday of the month), Palma, Portocolom, Santa Eugènia, Santa Margalida, Santanyí, Sóller

Sunday

Alcúdia, Consell (Flea Market), Felanitx, Llucmajor, Muro, Pollensa, Porto Cristo, Sa Pobla, Santa Maria del Camí, Valldemossa

The markets in Mallorca are also great for shopping for culinary souvenirs! Don’t know exactly what to buy at the market? Then maybe my article about typical Mallorcan specialties will help:

➜ 10 Mallorcan specialties you should try

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What do you actually have to eat on Mallorca? What are typical Mallorcan dishes? In general, typical Mallorcan cuisine consists of the usual Mediterranean ingredients. All kinds of vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, peppers and eggplants; fish and seafood; meat (including lamb) and, of course, lots of garlic and olive oil make Mallorca’s cuisine not only healthy but also varied. In this article, I’ll tell you which 10 Mallorcan specialties you shouldn’t miss out on.

#1 Ensaimada

As soon as you arrive at the airport in Palma, you will notice the hexagonal boxes hanging from delicatessens in every conceivable size: This is the traditional packaging of ensaimadas. (Tip: If you want to take one or more ensaimadas home with you, you’ll still have the opportunity to do so at the airport).

An ensaimada is a sweet yeast dough snail and is traditionally spread with plenty of lard and baked. So not for vegetarians! Ensaimadas are available plain or filled. Popular fillings include angel hair, vanilla or chocolate cream, dulce de leche or more exotic combinations such as sobrasada.

You can find delicious ensaimadas in many bakeries on Mallorca. In the Horno Santo Christo stores, you can not only buy ensaimadas, but also try them directly in a pleasant atmosphere with a café con leche.

#2 Frito mallorquin / Frit mallorquí

Frito mallorquin is one of the Mallorcan specialties that is not everyone’s cup of tea. The original version of this stewis made fromlamb offal (liver, lungs and heart). The offal is sautéed briefly with onions in plenty of olive oil, then chopped vegetables such as peppers, fennel, peas and potatoes are added and everything is braised. Frito mallorquín isserved as a main course, but can also beserved lukewarm in small quantities as tapas.

However, there are now also versions without offal or completely meat-free.

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#3 Gató de almendra / Gató d’ametlla

Mallorca is known for its almond blossom in February, which creates a sea of flowers in many places. No wonder that almonds also play a role in Mallorcan cuisine. The Mallorcan almond cake Gató d’ametlla is fluffy, light and consists almost entirely of eggs, sugar and almonds. Enjoy a slice with a scoop of genuine Mallorcan almond ice cream.

You can find the recipe here.

#4 Coca de Patata

Cocas de Patata are fluffy, sweet yeast rolls made from potato flour, dusted with powdered sugar and a delicious snack with coffee. The best cocas on the island can be found in Valldemossa! Here they are freshly baked from morning to late afternoon and you can often find lukewarm cocas fresh from the oven.

More about Valldemossa & where to find the best cocas de patata

#5 Coca Mallorquina / Coca de Trampó

In contrast to the cocas de patata, the coca mallorquina is a hearty specialty. Coca Mallorquina is a kind of thin pizza without cheese, but topped with lots of vegetables, especially peppers. This vegetable pie is eaten cold or warm, as a snack or as a small starter. Attention vegetarians: Traditionally, the dough is made with lard.

#6 Sobrasada

#7 Pa amb oli

Pa amb Oli translates as “bread with oil” and is as simple as it is delicious. Rustic farmhouse bread is toasted and then spread with olive oil, Ramillet tomatoes and garlic.

Ramillet tomatoes are a special variety of tomato on Mallorca. They are often sold hanging with a panicle and have a particularly firm skin. For Pa amb Oli, they are simply cut open and the cut surface is grated over the bread.
Pa amb Oli is available in different variations. Olives and cheese are often served with it.

#8 Tumbet

A Mallorcan tumbet is a delicious, hearty vegetable dish that vegetarians will also enjoy. Potatoes, eggplants, bell peppers, and onions are sautéed in plenty of olive oil, topped with tomato sauce, and then braised in the oven. Tumbet is served as a side dish with meat and fish, as a cold appetizer, or as a complete main course.

#9 Sopas mallorquinas

No, that’s not a spelling mistake, a sopas mallorquinas is always referred to in the plural 🙂 Strictly speaking, it is a rich stew with white cabbage and pork, served on thick cubes of bread. A traditional peasant dish that will keep you going all day!

#10 Arroz brut

Another stew: arroz brut (dirty rice) is usually served in a clay pot and consists of rice, broth, vegetables, meat and offal, which gives the stew its color. Another rice dish that you will also find veryoften on Mallorcais the famous paella.

Bonus tip: Paella

Paella is not, strictly speaking, a typical Mallorcan dish andoriginally comes from the area around Valencia. However, you will also find many restaurants in Mallorca that serve paella! And because a paella can be a huge event, depending on its size, and really brings the Spanish way of life to life, I highly recommend you try a paella! Especially if you like seafood, you’ll be delighted!

Tips for eating in Mallorca

As you can see, Mallorcan cuisine is very rich! Many types of fruit and vegetables come directly from the island, and you can taste it! So much grows on Mallorca: oranges, lemons, olives, almonds and more!

I also highly recommend visiting one of the many markets – and if you are self-catering in your accommodation and enjoy cooking, you will be delighted with the island’s great produce!

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