Inca. The Thursday morning market in Inca is the biggest on the island, and wandering through it feels like the stalls might go on forever.

The biggest and most famous traditional open-air market in Mallorca is held in the town of Inca every Thursday. This massive market sprawls across the town's central streets and is world-renowned for its high-quality handcrafted leather goods, including shoes, bags, and jackets, reflecting Inca's history as the island's leather hub. Beyond leather, you can find a vast array of fresh local produce, olives, textiles, and souvenirs. For those in the capital city, the Mercat de l'Olivar in Palma is the largest indoor market, offering an incredible selection of fresh fish, meat, and vegetables in a historic setting. On Sundays, the markets in Consell (the island's largest flea market) and Pollença also attract thousands of visitors, but Inca remains the definitive "heavyweight" for sheer scale and variety on the Mallorcan calendar.

The biggest and most famous market in Mallorca is Mercat de l’Olivar (Olivar Market) in Palma de Mallorca.

Located in the heart of Palma, it’s a large, traditional covered market that has been operating since 1951. It’s not just a tourist attraction but a vital daily shopping destination for locals.

Here’s a breakdown of why it holds the title:

• Size & Variety: It’s a massive labyrinth of over 100 stalls spread across three main sections:

  1. Fish & Seafood: The most impressive section, with stunning displays of fresh Mediterranean catch.
  2. Meat & Charcuterie: Featuring local Mallorcan specialties like sobrasada and butifarrón.
  3. Fruit & Vegetables: A colorful array of local and seasonal produce. It also has stalls for cheese, olives, spices, baked goods, and small tapas bars and cafes within the market itself.

• Cultural Hub: It’s the quintessential place to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of authentic Mallorcan life.

Other Major Markets in Mallorca (by category):

While Mercat de l’Olivar is the largest general market, other markets are “biggest” in their own right:

• Biggest & Most Famous Street Market: Pollença Market every Sunday. It takes over the entire old town with hundreds of stalls selling everything from food to crafts, clothes, and antiques. It’s a major weekly event in the north of the island.

• Most Famous for Crafts & Souvenirs: Sineu Market every Wednesday. Held in the island’s geographic center, it’s one of the oldest (dating back to 1306) and is renowned for its livestock, local produce, and traditional artisan goods.

• Biggest Night Market (in summer):