The weekly market in Vilafranca de Bonany is a down-to-earth, authentic village market in the agricultural heart of Mallorca. Located on the road between Palma and Manacor, the town is best known on the island for its exceptionally sweet honeydew melons and agricultural products. If you want to experience the true flavors of Mallorca, this is the place for you.<\/p>\n
The focus is on fresh fruits and vegetables straight from farmers in the fertile surrounding area\u2014and, depending on the season, the famous melons for which the town is known far beyond its municipal borders. You\u2019ll also find Mallorcan food products, textiles, handicrafts, and plants. The market has retained its original, rustic character.<\/p>\n
The Vilafranca de Bonany weekly market takes place every Wednesday from about 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. around Pla\u00e7a Major in the town center. The compact market is primarily aimed at locals, but also attracts interested visitors during the season.<\/p>\n
Vilafranca de Bonany is centrally located in the island\u2019s interior on the MA-15 highway between Palma and Manacor, about a 40-minute drive from Palma. This makes the town very accessible; you can usually find a parking spot easily along the streets or on the outskirts of town.<\/p>\n
Keep an eye out for the famous melons in late summer\u2014in early September, Vilafranca even celebrates its own melon festival, the Fira del Mel\u00f3, featuring a contest for the largest Mallorcan melon. Farmers also often sell their melons and produce directly from their fields along the roadside around town.<\/p>\n
The market takes place every Wednesday from about 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. around the Pla\u00e7a Major in the center of Vilafranca de Bonany.<\/p>\n
Mainly fresh fruits and vegetables from the region\u2014including the famous melons when in season\u2014as well as Mallorcan foods, textiles, handicrafts, and plants.<\/p>\n
The town is best known on Mallorca for its exceptionally sweet honeydew melons and agricultural products. The Fira del Mel\u00f3 melon festival also takes place every year in early September.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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