Markets in Palma de Mallorca

Palma has a range of markets from flea markets to organic food markets. Slightly lacking the atmosphere of some of the smaller town's markets, Palma nevertheless offers it's residents a decent selection of market goods. One of the better food markets is to be found in Palma. The Olivar Market is a huge & colourful indoor shopping experience, with a great range of fruit, veg, meat and a separate, well stocked fish market.

• Llotja del Peix (Fish Market) - Get here early as the night's catch goes on sale and mullet, prawns, sardines and sea bass are hawked by women with operatic voices. A: Es Moll de Pescadors  T: 971721182  Hrs: Mon-Sat 6AM
• Mercat Artesanal - Lively craft market on the Placa Major; with buskers and open-air cafes. A: Placa Major 31  Hrs: Everyday from 10am-2pm in July, August, September & over Easter; Friday & Saturday only in January & February; extended hours (10am-8pm) at Christmas (16th Dec - 6th Jan) and 10am-2pm on Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday for the dates not specified above.
• Mercat Olivar - Palma's main market, in a hall near Placa d'Espanya. Fresh produce on the ground floor, meat and cheese upstairs, plus cheap tapas stall and a public library. A: Plaza Olivar  T: 971724650   Hrs: Mon-Sat 7-2pm
• Pere Garau - Local farmers bring their produce - including live animals - to this lively market in the east of the city. A: Placa Pere Garau  T: 971273283  Hrs: Mon-Sat 7-2pm
• Rambla - It may not match its Barcelona namesake, but Palma's Rambla is similarly lined with flower stalls. A: Passieg de la Rambla  Hrs: Mon-Fri 8-2, 5-8, Sat 8-2
• Rastro (Flea Market) - A Palma institution which takes over part of the main ring road each Saturday morning. Plenty of bargains but lots of junk too. A: Avinguda Gabriel Alomar i Villalonga  Hrs: Sat 8-2pm
• Santa Catalina - Fresh fruit and vegetable market just west of the city centre. A: Placa Navegacio  T: 971230710  Hrs: Mon-Sat 7-2pm
• Mercat Ecologic - Organic fruit & veg, cheese & meats, every Saturday morning. A: Pl Bisbe Berenguer de Palou (just off Las Ramblas)