Manacor is the second-largest city on Mallorca and is known for its cultured pearls, furniture, and olive wood\u2014as well as for one of the liveliest weekly markets in the eastern part of the island. Every Monday, the city center transforms into a bustling gathering place for locals and visitors alike.<\/p>\n
The selection is vast and varied. Stalls lining the market square offer fresh local fruits and vegetables, Mallorcan specialties, cheese, and cold cuts. Manacor is also known for its handicrafts: you\u2019ll find leather goods such as bags, belts, and shoes, as well as textiles, clothing for all ages, and handmade olive wood products. The selection is rounded out by flowers, plants, household goods, and little trinkets to browse through. Amid the stalls, small shops selling baked goods, empanadas, and Mallorcan pastries invite you to take a break.<\/p>\n
The weekly market takes place every Monday from about 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The center is Pla\u00e7a Ramon Llull in Manacor, from which the stalls stretch through the adjacent streets. If you\u2019re also looking for fresh fruits and vegetables, you\u2019ll find them near Pla\u00e7a de la Constituci\u00f3, where they\u2019re sold every morning. As the island\u2019s second-largest city and a traditional hub for pearls, furniture, and handicrafts, Manacor offers numerous shops and workshops around the market.<\/p>\n
Manacor is located about a 50-minute drive east of Palma and is easily accessible via the Ma-15. The train is also a convenient option: the SFM line connects Palma directly to Manacor. Buses also run to the city from many coastal towns in the east. On market days, the central streets are crowded\u2014it\u2019s best to park just outside the city center and walk the last few meters.<\/p>\n
Come in the early morning when the selection is at its best and the atmosphere is still relaxed. Combine your market stroll with a walk to the imposing parish church of Nostra Senyora dels Dolors, with its towering spire, and enjoy a coffee at one of the caf\u00e9s surrounding the square. If you have time, visit one of the town\u2019s famous pearl workshops afterward.<\/p>\n
The market takes place every Monday from about 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pla\u00e7a Ramon Llull.<\/p>\n
The market offers fruits and vegetables, regional specialties, leather goods, olive wood products, textiles, clothing, shoes, as well as flowers and household goods.<\/p>\n
Yes. Manacor is located on the Ma-15 and can be reached from Palma in about 50 minutes. On market days, it\u2019s best to park just outside the city center.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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