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Planning a quick trip to Palma and interested in exploring Mallorca’s popular markets? The biggest markets are outside the city, requiring extra time to visit. Instead, here are some excellent alternatives right in the capital: the best markets in Palma!
Weekly Markets & Market Halls in Palma
A quick visit to Palma is a great opportunity to gather some delicious Mallorcan specialties like ensaimadas, sobrasadas, or Flor de Sal from Es Trenc. Or perhaps you’re craving fresh fruits and vegetables right from the farm. Luckily, Palma offers many spots to pick up fresh produce from local farmers. Besides the lively outdoor weekly markets, you’ll also find several indoor markets full of variety.
Mercat de l’Olivar
The Mercat de l’Olivar is located right in the heart of the city, between the lively Plaça d’Espanya and the pedestrianized Carrer Sant Miquel. The large market hall was opened in 1951 and is one of the most traditional in the city. In addition to the usual market stalls with fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, fish and meat, you will also find small snack bars where you can eat cheaply, especially at lunchtime. Some fishmongers even offer to prepare and serve the freshly purchased fish right on the spot. In addition, you will find culinary souvenirs to take the mediterranean vibe home with you.
Mon-Fri 7am-2.30pm
Fri 2.30pm-8pm partly open
Sat 7am-3pm
Gastronomy: Mon-Fri until 4pm
Here’s a handy tip: If you’re traveling by rental car or your own vehicle, there’s a parking garage located under the Mercat d’Olivar. It can get quite busy sometimes, but it’s really convenient, especially if you’re planning to buy in larger quantities.
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Mercat de Pere Garau
The Mercat Pere Garau is situated in downtown Palma but is tucked away in a typical residential neighborhood east of the Avenidas, which locals refer to as Palma’s ring road. The Pere Garau district has a rich history as an immigrant area, offering an exciting blend of international cuisines and a diverse range of shops nearby the market hall—perfect even for those on a budget. If you want to experience authentic local life, this is the place to visit!
Tip: right in front of the market hall, you’ll find a lively open-air market that offers different items depending on the day. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, you can discover a great selection of clothes and shoes. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, it’s the perfect place to pick up fresh fruits, vegetables, beautiful flowers, and green plants.
Saturday is the busiest day at the Mercat de Pere Garau, with more stalls and a lively atmosphere!
Mon + Wed 6am-2.30pm
Tue, Thu + Fri 6am-3pm
Sat 6am-4pm
Foodie Hotspot: Boira in Pere Garau (& Great Boutique Hotel!)
Hungry? Market-fresh cuisine is available very close to the Mercat de Pere Garau. At Boira, you can enjoy modern cuisine in an urban-Mediterranean ambience.
By the way: the location belongs to the boutique hotel Nou Baleares* & is the perfect address if you’re looking for stylish accommodation away from the usual tourist areas among locals!
Plaça del Patins
The Mercat ecològic de Palma in Plaça del Patins (also: Plaça Bisbe Berenguer de Palou) is one of the smaller weekly markets in the city. But at this market in Palma you will find only organic products! A great opportunity to stock up on fresh organic fruits and vegetables straight from the island.
Tue + Sat 8pm to 2pm
Tip: Nearby you’ll find a branch of one of Palma’s most popular coffee roasters! La Molienda on Carrer del Bisbe Campins serves the best specialty coffee and delicious brunch dishes.
Just around the corner, you’ll find Carrer de Bonaire, a charming street in Palma lined with small boutiques and excellent restaurants, still largely undiscovered by most tourists. Perfect for a little walk!
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Mercat de Santa Catalina
The Mercat de Santa Catalina is worth visiting not just for its market, but also for the vibrant neighborhood around it. Santa Catalina, centered around the lively market hall, is truly one of the trendiest areas in Palma!
The area features a succession of popular restaurants, with renovated house facades that give the former fishing village a distinctive charm. Additionally, there’s a historic old mill and breathtaking views of Palma’s port.
Let’s head back to Mercat Santa Catalina! You’ll discover a delightful array of Mallorcan delicacies and a variety of exquisite delicatessen specialties. The quality of the ingredients is so outstanding that even top chefs in town love to shop here. While the market is open six days a week, Saturday is unquestionably the most vibrant and bustling day, full of energy and lively atmosphere.
Mon-Sat 7am to 5pm
Markets Near Palma
Did you enjoy those locations? The island features many more fantastic weekly markets!
Here you will find a list of the most beautiful weekly markets in Mallorca and the exact weekdays of all markets
Tip: Just outside Palma, the large Sunday market of Santa Maria is easily accessible by public transport from the city center. At Plaza España’s Estació Intermodal, simply take one of the trains (lines T1, T2, or T3), and you’ll reach Santa Maria station in about 20 minutes, which is conveniently close to the town center.
Or you can continue to Sineu (line T3) and on Wednesdays visit the oldest farmer’s market in Mallorca, which is one of the biggest attractions on the island. (Travel time from Palma approx. 50 minutes)
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