Mercat de Santa Catalina
Located in Palma’s fashionable Santa Catalina neighbourhood, just west of the Old Town, the Mercat de Santa Catalina is a buzzing, characterful market that blends traditional Mallorcan produce with global flavours and a modern, cosmopolitan vibe. This is not just a market — it’s a culinary and cultural hotspot, especially popular with foodies, chefs, and travellers looking for something authentic and local.
Palma’s Oldest Food Market
Dating back to 1920, this is Palma’s oldest still-operating covered market, and it’s stayed true to its roots while evolving with the times. Inside, you’ll find colourful stalls offering everything from fresh seafood, fruit and vegetables, bakeries, and cured meats, to Asian spices, sushi counters, and international delicacies.
Local specialities like sobrasada, ensaïmada, salt cod, and Mahón cheese are abundant — and many stallholders are happy to offer samples or explain their products.
Eat, Sip, and Soak Up the Vibe
What sets Santa Catalina Market apart is its vibrant, community feel. You can graze your way through the stalls, grab a fresh oyster or pintxo, or settle at one of the market bars for a glass of local wine or a café amb llet. It’s a favourite spot for both locals doing their weekly shopping and tourists discovering authentic Mallorcan flavours.
Late morning is the best time to visit, when the market is at its liveliest and before vendors start to close around 2:00 pm.
A Neighbourhood with Character
The market is the beating heart of Santa Catalina, one of Palma’s most stylish districts, known for its street art, Scandi cafés, design boutiques, and laid-back atmosphere. After browsing the market, it’s well worth wandering the surrounding streets for a taste of local daily life just beyond the tourist core.