There are dozens of weekly markets held all around the island; most are held in the morning so ensure you go early (we would recommend going between 10-12, or even earlier – most start at 8am).
Monday
Caimari, Calvià, Lloret, Lluc, Manacor & Montuiri.
Tuesday
Alcúdia, El Arenal, Artà, Campanet, Ca’n Picafort - Llubí, Lluc, Porreres & Sta. Margalida.
Wednesday
Andratx, Capdepera, Colónia Sant Jordi, Llucmajor, Lluc, Marratxi, Petra, Port de Pollença, Santanyí, Selva, Sencelles, Sineu & Vilafranca.
Thursday
Ariany, Campos, Inca, Lluc, Ses Salines, Sant Joan, Sant Llorenç.
Friday
Algaida, Binissalem, Can Picafort, Inca, Llucmajor, Lluc, Maria de la Salut,
Marratxi, Sta. Eugénia & Son Ferrer.
Saturday
Alaró, Buger, Bunyola, Campos, Cala Ratjada, Costitx, Esporles, Lloseta, Lluc, Muro, Santa Margalida, Santanyi & Sóller.
Sunday
Alcúdia, Consell (Flea Market), Felanitx, Inca, Llucmajor, Lluc, Muro, Sa Pobla, Pollensa, Porto Cristo, Santa Maria, & Valldemossa.
Our recommendations
Wednesday: Sineu
Started in 1306 by King Jaume II, Sineu Market is one of the oldest markets in Mallorca. Originally an agricultural and animal market, it has now become more of a tourist market.
Most of the acitivity takes place in the church square Sa Plaça, where farmers sell sun-dried tomatoes, strings of garlic, and cured sausages. The market spills out of the plaza and along the side streets where you will find traders from Spain and Africa selling pottery, lace and their ethnic crafts; and don't forget to walk up the steps to see the statue of the winged lion, the symbol of Sineu. Then wander down to Plaça Es Fossar where Mallorca's only remaining livestock market takes place. Other stalls within the market offer an array of local fruit and vegetables, olives, flowers, clothing (new and second hand) and general household items. Take a break for a while in one of the many pavement cafes with a café con leche (coffee with milk) and ensaimada (a local pastry), and watch the colourful performance unfold of local market life.
IF you enjoy art, take the time to visit the old train station which has been turned into a contemporary art museum - S'Estacio.
Sunday: Santa Maria & Consell
Since Consell and Santa Maria are so close by we would recommend a quick look at what the Consell Flea Market has to offer (the area is not overly nice, but there are some interesting stands – in particular the stone sculpture stall, and numerous others) and then move on to Santa Maria. Tip – the traffic congestion into Santa Maria is much less from the Consell direction than coming into Santa Maria from the normal routes from Palma.
The Santa Maria market is one of the best in Mallorca. There is nearly everything on offer here, from fruit, vegetables and dried meats to shoes, handbags, plants and pets. To finish why not go to the village's main road and have a drink and a tapa before moving on? If you want a decent place to eat, our choice would be either Ca'n Colet on the main road (next to the Eroski supermarket - they have a nice outdoor courtyard for al fresco dining) or there is Antica Roma, an Italian restaurant situated slightly away from the main square which serves good pizzas and offers interesting alternatives.
Buying tip - when buying hand made leather goods or local handicrafts in the markets, there’s no harm in trying to bargain with the vendor – try out your negotiation skills, you’re sure to get a better price!
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