Mallorca’s markets and street markets: a day-by-day calendar and guide to local produce
Almost every town in Mallorca has its own particular market day, which never changes. Knowing when each market takes place makes it easy to plan a day out: a visit to the market in the morning, some local cuisine for lunch, and an afternoon spent on the beach or in the mountains.
This guide includes a full day-by-day calendar and takes a closer look at six of the markets that are well worth a visit: Inca, Santa Maria del Camí, Sineu, Alcúdia, Pollença and Consell.
Markets and street markets: what’s the difference?
Traditional markets sell mainly fresh produce, including fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, cheese and cured meats. A weekly street market combines food stalls with clothing, footwear, accessories, and handicrafts.
There are also second-hand and antique markets, such as the one in Consell, which is ideal for those who enjoy rummaging at their leisure in search of unique finds. Knowing what type of market to expect can save you an unnecessary journey.
A day-by-day guide to Mallorca’s markets
Markets are held across Mallorca every day of the week, so there is always likely to be one that fits in with your plans. Each town has its own designated market day, offering a great opportunity to explore its squares, wander through its streets and experience local life at first hand.
Here are some of Mallorca’s main markets, listed by the day of the week:
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Monday: Manacor, Calvià, Llucmajor and Caimari
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Tuesday: Alcúdia, Artà, Campanet, Porreres and Peguera
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Wednesday: Sineu, Santanyí, Andratx, Capdepera and Deià
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Thursday: Inca, Campos, Consell, Sant Llorenç des Cardassar and Port de Sóller
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Friday: Binissalem, Algaida, Esporles, Can Picafort and Son Servera
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Saturday: Santanyí, Sóller, Alaró, Bunyola and Cala Rajada
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Sunday: Pollença, Felanitx, Santa Maria del Camí, Muro, Sa Pobla, Alcúdia and Porto Cristo
A market visit is a great first stop for a day out on the island. You can combine a visit to the market with discovering the town’s historic centre, sampling the local cuisine or exploring the surrounding area.
Most weekly markets are held in the morning. While market days are generally fixed, it is always worth checking opening times and any exceptional changes before travelling, particularly on public holidays or at certain times of the year.
Mallorca’s top six markets
Inca Market (Thursdays) and Dijous Bo
Inca Market is held every Thursday and, according to the historian Biel Pieras, its origins date back to the 13th century, as explained in the history of the Dijous Bo.
One Thursday of the year sees the celebration of the Dijous Bo, Mallorca’s most important fair, attracting more than 200,000 visitors and featuring over 250 activities spread across the main event and the three Sunday fairs that precede it, dedicated to agriculture, sport and leisure, and the medieval period.
The fair is held in November. Its date is calculated in accordance with Saint Luke’s Day (18th October), and it usually falls on the third Thursday of the month. On the eve of the fair, known as Dimecres Bo, the streets are filled with concerts and festivities. If your trip coincides with these weeks, it is the perfect excuse to visit Inca.
Santa Maria del Camí Market (Sundays)
Every Sunday morning, the centre of Santa Maria del Camí is filled with stalls selling fruit and vegetables, plants, flowers, and clothing. But the highlight of this market is the local crafts section, where you’ll find palm-leaf baskets, costume jewellery and hand-painted soda siphons.
It also features a small organic market, one of the first on the island, where producers sell fruit, pulses, bread, cheeses, cured meats and jams directly to the public. It’s an excellent stop if you like buying produce straight from the source.
Sineu Market (Wednesdays)
Sineu is one of the oldest and most important markets on the island. With a history dating back over 700 years, according to the Mercat de Sineu, it was founded in 1306 by Jaume II.
The market is held every Wednesday, from 8.00 am to 2.00 pm, in the church square, Plaça d’es Fossar and the surrounding streets. It is the only weekly market on the island where live animals are sold and, as well as fruit, vegetables, plants, flowers and handicrafts, you’ll also find farming tools, textiles, leather goods and footwear.
A visit to this market comes with its own ritual: enjoying a breakfast of frit mallorquí (fried meat, organ meats and vegetables) at one of the village bars while the market is in full swing. Other local specialities include snails and garrovetes del papa, a sweet biscuit.
Alcúdia Market (Tuesdays and Sundays)
Alcúdia’s market takes place twice a week, on Tuesday and Sunday mornings. The stalls line the streets around the medieval walls and the remains of the Roman city of Pollentia, making it easy to combine a visit to the market with a stroll through the old town.
You’ll find fresh fruit and vegetables, costume jewellery, leather goods and local crafts. It is one of Mallorca’s most iconic and atmospheric markets.
Pollença Market (Sundays) and Port de Pollença Market (Wednesdays)
Pollença Market takes place every Sunday morning in the oldest part of the town, between Plaça Major and Plaça de Ca les Monnares.
The market is known for its locally produced food, much of it organic and supplied by farmers from the surrounding area, as well as footwear, clothing, plants and handicrafts. To round off the morning, you can climb the 365 steps of El Calvari and enjoy views across the whole of Pollença.
Port de Pollença has its own market on Wednesday mornings. With a history spanning more than 30 years, it is particularly lively during the summer months. From June to September, there is also an evening market.
Consell Street Market (Sundays): second-hand items and antiques
Consell is home to Mallorca’s most popular second-hand and antiques market. Held every Sunday from 8.00 am to 2.00 pm in the town’s industrial estate, it brings together around 300 stalls selling watches, paintings, coins, books, furniture, vintage clothing, tools and toys.
Founded in 1994, it combines established antiques dealers with private sellers offering items from their own homes. There are also food stalls serving Mallorcan specialities, including grilled sandwiches, ensaimadas (spiral-shaped sweet pastry), empanadas (savoury pastries filled with meat or fish) and cocas de verdura (thin baked flatbread topped with vegetables).
Two tips: arrive before 11.00 am and bring cash, as most stalls do not accept card payments.
The choice of market depends on what you’re looking for
Not all Mallorca’s markets offer the same experience. Depending on what you’re looking for, you can choose between markets focused on local produce, second-hand markets, or those that combine shopping with sightseeing.
If you’re interested in buying organic produce directly from the people who grow or make it, the Sunday market in Santa Maria del Camí is an excellent choice. Also held on Sundays, Pollença Market is a great place to discover local produce in a traditional setting.
For a taste of the island’s most authentic side, Sineu Market, held every Wednesday, stands out for its long agricultural and livestock-trading tradition. It’s an ideal opportunity to experience rural Mallorca and stop for breakfast or sample some of the local specialities.
If you enjoy browsing for antiques, vintage clothing and second-hand items, Consell Market on Sundays is one of the best-known places in Mallorca to hunt for unusual finds and hidden gems.
Meanwhile, Alcúdia Market, held on Tuesdays and Sundays, is ideal for those who want to combine shopping with a stroll through the old town and along its medieval walls, rummaging through stalls selling handicrafts, costume jewellery and leather goods.
If you’re looking for a major commercial and cultural event, it’s well worth experiencing Inca’s Dijous Bo: held in November, this iconic Mallorcan fair attracts visitors from all over the island.
Finally, during the summer months, Port de Pollença hosts an evening market, offering the chance to browse the stalls at sunset and enjoy the lively summer atmosphere by the sea.
Useful advice when visiting a market on Mallorca
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Check times and public holidays. The day is fixed, but on some Sundays there is no market. Check with the local town council before setting out.
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Be early. In the case of Consell, you should arrive no later than 11 a.m. and in the case of markets held in small towns, the early hours are less crowded.
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Carry cash. On many stalls, particularly in the case of second-hand markets, cards are not accepted.
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Park outside the centre. The stalls line the squares and streets, so it’s much quicker to leave your car on the outskirts and walk into town.
A particularly good Sunday out is to start early at Santa Maria del Camí Market and then continue on to Consell Market, which is only a short distance away. If you’d rather head north, both Alcúdia and Pollença also hold markets on the same day.
A market is, after all, one of the best ways of experiencing at first-hand how a Mallorcan town goes about its daily life. Choose the day, the town, and the type of market that appeals to you, and your day out is already planned.
