The weekly market in Alc\u00fadia is one of the largest and most atmospheric markets in Mallorca. On Tuesdays, hundreds of stalls line the streets between the honey-colored walls of the medieval old town. For many Germans living in the northern part of the island, a stroll through the market is a must.<\/p>\n
The selection is exceptionally diverse. In addition to fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, and meat, you\u2019ll find Mallorcan specialties such as sobrassada, sheep\u2019s milk cheese, olives, almonds, and honey. There\u2019s a special focus on leather goods: bags, belts, and shoes are available here in a wide selection and at reasonable prices. You\u2019ll also find textiles, jewelry, ceramics, flowers, and souvenirs. Those looking for regional products will find what they\u2019re looking for at the producers\u2019 stalls, while the numerous textile and souvenir stalls cater primarily to the many vacationers in the north of the island, especially during peak season.<\/p>\n
The market takes place every Tuesday from about 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. around Pla\u00e7a de l\u2019Ajuntament and winds through the narrow streets of the historic old town all the way to the old city wall. During the summer months, it occupies a large part of the city center. If you\u2019re looking for another market date: There\u2019s also<\/a> a market in Alc\u00fadia on Sundays<\/a>.<\/p>\n Alc\u00fadia is located in the north of Mallorca, about an hour\u2019s drive from Palma. On market mornings, the streets around the Old Town fill up quickly. It\u2019s best to use the larger parking lots on the outskirts of the historic center\u2014for example, toward the harbor\u2014and walk the last few minutes. If you\u2019re coming from neighboring towns, you can also easily reach Alc\u00fadia by bus.<\/p>\n Arrive early, preferably before 10 a.m. That\u2019s when the selection is at its best and the alleys aren\u2019t yet crowded. Combine your stroll with a caf\u00e9 con leche at the Pla\u00e7a and a walk along the medieval city wall, parts of which are open to the public. If you\u2019d like, you can add a detour to the nearby Port d\u2019Alc\u00fadia harbor or the Roman archaeological site of Pollentia, turning your market day into a full-day outing.<\/p>\n The market takes place every Tuesday from about 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the old town. There\u2019s also a weekly market on Sundays.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll find fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat, as well as Mallorcan specialties like sobrasada, cheese, and honey, plus plenty of leather goods, textiles, and souvenirs.<\/p>\n The easiest way to park is in the larger lots on the outskirts of the Old Town or near the harbor, then walk the last few meters, as the narrow streets in the center are closed to traffic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The weekly market in Alc\u00fadia is one of the largest and most atmospheric markets in Mallorca. On Tuesdays, hundreds of stalls line the streets between the honey-colored walls of the medieval old town. For many Germans living in the northern part of the island, a stroll through the market is a must. What can you<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[],"mec_category":[881],"class_list":["post-4145","mec-events","type-mec-events","status-publish","hentry","mec_category-weekly-markets"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mallorca-portal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mec-events\/4145","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mallorca-portal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mec-events"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mallorca-portal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/mec-events"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mallorca-portal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4145"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mallorca-portal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4145"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mallorca-portal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4145"},{"taxonomy":"mec_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mallorca-portal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mec_category?post=4145"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Directions & Parking<\/h2>\n
Tip for Your Market Visit<\/h2>\n
Frequently Asked Questions About the Alc\u00fadia Weekly Market<\/h2>\n
When is the weekly market in Alc\u00fadia?<\/h3>\n
What is sold at the market in Alc\u00fadia?<\/h3>\n
Where\u2019s the best place to park in Alc\u00fadia?<\/h3>\n