Markets in Mallorca on Sunday: stroll, buy and enjoy

Weekly markets are an essential part of Mallorca’s culture. You can find markets happening all over the island. Here you can buy as much as you like of the local fruit for which Spain is famous. Markets with market days from Monday to Saturday can be found in Palma, Alcudia, Calvia, Sineu, Consell, Llucmajor, Cala d Or and Pont d Inca. Weekly markets are held in some towns on several market days per week. On Sundays, a market visit can be the highlight of the weekend. Towns where weekly markets are held on Sundays are listed below. The markets usually welcome visitors from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Santa Maria del Camí

Santa Maria del Camí is a municipality with 7,375 inhabitants in the northwest of Mallorca. The town is located between Palma and Sineu, is only 23 kilometres away from Palma, and has good infrastructural connections, making a Sunday trip from Palma worthwhile. At the weekly market of Santa Maria del Camí, in addition to the ubiquitous fruit, other foods as well as textiles, shoes, plants, gifts and household items are offered at numerous stands. The market in Santa Maria del Cami is heavily frequented by tourists and locals alike.

Valldemossa

Also in the northwest of Mallorca is Valldemossa with 1,969 inhabitants*. This picturesque village lies directly by the sea and has a comparatively high proportion of German residents with 3.6 percent – only Sineu has a higher share with 4.7 percent. Valldemossa’s relatively small market sells fruit, vegetables and grilled chicken as well as leather goods and clothing.

Felanitx

Felanitx is located in the east of Mallorca and has about 15,000 inhabitants. The market offers numerous local products. The offerings include fruit, vegetables and sweets. In the alleyways, you can also find stalls with geese, chickens and peacocks at smaller stands. In addition to food and animals, everyday items such as beach towels, clothing, leather goods and much more are on sale.

Porto Cristo

Porto Christo has 7,355 inhabitants and is located on the east coast of Mallorca. Lovers of glamour will find a nationally renowned yacht harbour with a pedestrian promenade stretching in front of the marina. At the market you will find fruit and vegetables as well as a variety of Mallorcan handcrafted and textile goods as well as fashion accessories.

Pollenca

Pollenca is located in the north of Mallorca and has 8,934 inhabitants. Unlike the other weekly markets, the Sunday market in Pollenca is held from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm. With around 300 stands, it is one of the largest weekly markets in Mallorca. The offerings range from fruit, vegetables, meat products, oils and wines to household goods and Mallorcan handcrafted goods. This weekly market is also the ideal place for tourists looking for typical local souvenirs.

Muro

Muro, with a population of 7,085, is located in the north of Mallorca and lies 23 km south of Pollenca. The market times in Muro also differ from those of the other weekly markets. The market is held here from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The stands are located on the Comte d'Empúries square in the heart of the town. On offer are fruit and vegetables as well as textile items, footwear and flowers.

Alcudia

Alducia in the north of Mallorca is about 11 kilometres southeast of Pollenca. The town has a population of 20,241; its Sunday market runs from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm, with market stands set up in Carrer Major, Carrer Mol and several other streets in the old town. As usual, the market offers food, household goods and clothing. The picturesque old town of this small, historic town forms a scenic backdrop for the market, which invites you to linger.

Thanks to the numerous local markets, people in Mallorca who love to shop don't miss out on Sundays either. A visit to a café or restaurant perfectly rounds off your market stroll.