There\u2019s hardly any other place in northern Mallorca that combines history and the hustle and bustle of a market quite as atmospherically as Alc\u00fadia. Surrounded by well-preserved medieval city walls, the Old Town transforms every Sunday morning into one of the island\u2019s largest and liveliest markets\u2014a stroll among honey-colored sandstone facades, market stalls, and historic gates. Even in Roman times, the town\u2014then known as Pollentia\u2014was an important trading center\u2014a tradition that the Sunday market continues to this day.<\/p>\n
The selection is exceptionally diverse: fresh local fruits and vegetables, Mallorcan specialties such as cheese, olives, almonds, honey, and sobrassada, as well as fish, meat, and spices. Leather goods, shoes, jewelry, textiles, and handicrafts line the stalls alongside the food vendors. During the summer months, the market spreads across a large part of the historic center and is then one of the largest weekly markets in Mallorca.<\/p>\n
The weekly market in Alc\u00fadia takes place every Sunday from about 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. around Pla\u00e7a de l\u2019Ajuntament and the adjacent alleys of the Old Town. For those who prefer to visit during the week: The market is also<\/a> open on Tuesdays<\/a> at the same time.<\/p>\n Alc\u00fadia is located in the north of the island, about a 50-minute drive from Palma. Visitors are advised to park in the designated areas on the outskirts of the Old Town, as the historic streets are largely closed to traffic. On Sunday mornings, the parking lots fill up quickly\u2014arriving early saves you a long walk. Several bus stops are located right near the market.<\/p>\n Combine your market stroll with a walk along the accessible city wall\u2014from up there, you\u2019ll have a beautiful view over the rooftops and market stalls. Afterward, plan a break at one of the caf\u00e9s on the Pla\u00e7a: Over a caf\u00e9 con leche and an ensa\u00efmada, you can relax and watch the colorful hustle and bustle. Bring a reusable bag so you can easily carry cheese, olives, and fruit home. If you arrive early, you\u2019ll experience the market before the crowds arrive and find the freshest produce.<\/p>\n The market takes place on Sundays from about 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the old town around Pla\u00e7a de l\u2019Ajuntament. There\u2019s also a market on Tuesdays at the same time.<\/p>\n Fresh fruits and vegetables, Mallorcan specialties such as cheese, olives, honey, and sobrassada, as well as fish, meat, leather goods, textiles, jewelry, and handicrafts.<\/p>\n In the designated parking areas on the outskirts of the old town, as the narrow streets in the center are largely car-free. On Sunday mornings, it\u2019s worth arriving early.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There\u2019s hardly any other place in northern Mallorca that combines history and the hustle and bustle of a market quite as atmospherically as Alc\u00fadia. Surrounded by well-preserved medieval city walls, the Old Town transforms every Sunday morning into one of the island\u2019s largest and liveliest markets\u2014a stroll among honey-colored sandstone facades, market stalls, and historic<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[],"mec_category":[881],"class_list":["post-4228","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\/4228","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=4228"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mallorca-portal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4228"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mallorca-portal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4228"},{"taxonomy":"mec_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mallorca-portal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mec_category?post=4228"}],"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 Alc\u00fadia market?<\/h3>\n
Where\u2019s the best place to park in Alc\u00fadia?<\/h3>\n