Each town in Mallorca holds its market on set days, and those days differ from town to town. Arriving on the wrong day means finding no market at all.
This article covers the main market in each town, the day it runs, what it sells, and how to plan a week of visits.
Which market to pick for your day, your base and your plans
If you stay in Palma, Pere Garau is the easy pick. It opens at 06:00 from Monday to Saturday, so you can shop early and keep the rest of the day free. Weekly markets are free to visit.
The other four towns are reached by road from Palma. Inca is the closest and Santanyí the farthest, so give Santanyí a full day. Going to Inca by train takes about 35 minutes; check the timetable on the SFM train website first.
Markets start at 08:00 and village buses are infrequent, so a car is the easiest way to combine two towns in one morning. With Offugo car hire and the code MALLORCA10, you save 10% on your rental.
For your week plan, see the Mallorca Ultimate Guide. Compare the days and hours below, and confirm each time with the town council before you travel.
| Criteria | Inca | Sineu | Alcúdia | Santanyí |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market day | Thursday | Wednesday | Tuesday and Sunday | Wednesday and Saturday |
| Opening hours | 08:00–14:00 | 08:00–13:00 | 08:00–13:30 | 08:00–13:00 |
| Length of opening | 6 hours | 5 hours | 5 hours 30 minutes | 5 hours |
Inca, Thursday: the big weekly market for leather and local produce
Inca’s Thursday market is the place to go for leather. Its more than 300 stalls sell leather goods that reflect the town’s leather-making trade, plus fresh food, household items and textiles. Come early, before the lanes fill with shoppers.
The stalls spread across the centre, from Plaça d’Espanya and Carrer Major to Gran Via de Colom. Parking is easier outside the narrow streets, so park there and walk in. For more advice before you travel, read our tips for your first trip to Mallorca.
Take the train from Palma Intermodal station. The trip takes about 35 minutes, but check the live timetable on the SFM website for the Thursday service you plan to use. TIB buses also link Palma and Inca: see the TIB timetables.
When the market day falls on a public holiday, the date can change, so check with Inca town council.
Sineu, Wednesday: the livestock market for a traditional town day
Sineu’s Wednesday market is a working rural market. It runs every Wednesday from 08:00 to 13:00 around Plaça d’Es Fossar, and its livestock section is part of the weekly market. Come early, while the stalls are still full.
You will find food, tools, clothes, household items and seasonal products. The market goes back to a royal privilege granted in 1306, so it has run for centuries as an everyday town market.
The streets in the centre of Sineu are narrow, and on market day the stalls make driving close to the centre difficult. Park farther out and walk in. Choose a spot before you reach the narrow streets, because turning back once you are inside them is harder.
Pere Garau, Palma: the city market open six days a week
Pere Garau, Palma’s city market, opens at 06:00 Monday to Saturday and closes at 14:30 Monday and Wednesday, 15:00 Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 16:00 Saturday.
Palma’s other big covered market, the Mercat de l’Olivar, sits in the city centre near Plaça d’Espanya and is the one most visitors walk to. To taste the island’s produce with a local guide, join our Old Town & Market Walking Tour with wine, ham and cheese.
Inside, the covered hall sells fruit and vegetables from farmers across Mallorca. Outside, the stalls change by day: farm produce and flowers on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, clothing and other goods on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
At Pere Garau, the outdoor market sells different goods on different days, so choose the day that matches what you want to buy.
| Farm produce and flowers | Clothing, accessories and shoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Days | Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday | Monday, Wednesday and Friday |
| Main goods | Farm produce and flowers | Clothing and second-hand accessories and shoes |
| Go if | You want produce or flowers from local farms | You are looking for clothes or shoes |
Alcúdia, Tuesday and Sunday: a market beside the old town
Alcúdia’s market takes place in the historic centre on Tuesday and Sunday, from 08:00 to 13:30. The stalls sell fruit, vegetables, clothing, leather goods and costume jewellery, so you can buy food and clothes on the same visit.
Leave time to park outside the busiest streets and walk into the historic centre. Check the town’s current parking arrangements with the council before you drive in.
Two markets in Port d’Alcúdia
Summer evening market
- Where: the seafront promenade
- When: Thursday to Saturday, 18:00 to 22:00
- Season: June to September
- Good for: a stroll in the evening, once the day’s heat has eased
Friday morning market
- Where: Plaça de Cas Vicari
- When: Friday, 08:00 to 13:30
- Good for: an early start and a full morning of shopping
Santanyí, Wednesday and Saturday: produce, crafts and ceramics
Santanyí’s market runs on Wednesday and Saturday, from 08:00 to 13:00, with more than 150 stalls. Local produce, crafts, clothing and ceramics are all sold here.
The stalls are set up around Plaça Major and the streets close to it, so expect to walk between them. If you want food for the week and a gift in one trip, Santanyí covers both.
Parking and timing
- Park at the edge of the centre, not in the narrow streets around Plaça Major. Parking is harder there on market days.
- Walk the last part into the square. It takes a few minutes, and you still reach the stalls quickly.
- Arrive soon after 08:00, when the market opens. You will find a space before the midday rush.
- Carry a bag for your purchases, so your hands stay free on the walk back to the car.
Each market runs on its own days, so plan your visits by day, not by town alone. Match the towns you want to see with the days listed for each one.
Next, choose two or three towns for your week. Then confirm each market day and opening time with the town council, and start your route with the closest town.
After the Santanyí market, the coves of the south-east are close by. See Caló des Moro from the sea on our Caló des Moro & Cala s’Almunia boat tour.
Frequently asked questions
Which market in Mallorca is considered the best?
Sineu is our pick for a traditional market. Its weekly livestock section sits alongside food, tools, clothes and household goods, so one visit takes in a wide range of goods.
What day is market day in Palma, Mallorca?
In Palma, the Pere Garau market runs from Monday to Saturday. Farm produce and flowers are sold outside on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and clothing on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Olivar covered market in the centre is also open from Monday to Saturday.
Other neighbourhood markets in the city run on other days, so check the day of the market you want with Palma city council before you go.
What time do weekly markets in Mallorca usually open?
Many weekly markets in Mallorca open around 08:00, but the hour changes from one town to the next.
Check the opening time of the market you plan to visit before you set out, so you don’t arrive before it opens.
Which Mallorca markets run in the evening during summer?
In summer, the market at Port d’Alcúdia runs in the evening, from Thursday to Saturday, from 18:00 to 22:00. The season is June to September.
The stalls sit on the seafront promenade, so an evening stroll there suits a visit once the day’s heat has eased.
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