Key facts
| Year the hall opened | 1951 |
|---|---|
| Year of the first plans for the hall | 1914 |
| Modernisation of the hall, end of work | 2003 |
| Tickets | Free entry; you pay for shopping and food. |
| Best time to go | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December; late morning; in the afternoon most stalls are closed, check the hours before you go |
| Crowds | moderate, busier on Saturday morning |
Getting there
- The hall is on Plaça de l'Olivar in the centre of Palma; there are underground car parks in the area.
- Parking: Underground car parks near the square.
- Restrictions: Restricted-traffic zones in the centre of Palma.
- Without a car: stop Estació Intermodal, about 367 m on foot (about 5 min), lines 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 301, 302, 304, 401, 403, 411e, 501, 501e, 504, 508, 515e, M1, T1, T2, T3 (GTFS CTM; all places without a car)
Questions and answers
When was the Mercat de l'Olivar built?
The hall opened in 1951, although plans to move trade out of the centre go back to 1914; the architects were Gabriel Alomar and Enric Juncosa.
What is worth buying and trying at the Mercat de l'Olivar?
Sobrassada and cheeses from Mallorca, Oli de Mallorca olive oil, seasonal fruit and an ensaïmada from the nearby bakeries; look for IGP and DOP labels.
What time is best to visit the Mercat de l'Olivar?
In the morning, when the stalls have their full selection; in the afternoon most are closed, so check the hours at the time of your visit.
Is there anything on near the market at night?
Yes: on one Saturday in September the square in front of the hall is the main hub of Nit de l'Art.
Nearby and related
Places to visit
- Ensaïmada de Mallorca (PGI) 0.6 km
- Sobrassada de Mallorca (PGI) 0.6 km
- Palma Cathedral (La Seu) 0.9 km
- Royal Palace of La Almudaina 0.9 km
- Es Baluard Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art 1.1 km
Beaches
- Cala Major 4.7 km
- Playa de Palma (Platja de Palma) 9.5 km
Hiking trails
Towns and villages
- Palma de Mallorca 0.6 km
Festivals and events
- Nit de l'Art, Palma art night 0.1 km
- Palma Carnival: Sa Rua parade 0.6 km
- Festa de l'Estendard, Palma 0.6 km
- Holy Week in Palma 0.8 km
- Sant Joan Night, Palma 1 km
Related
More in this region: Palma and the Bay of Palma
Sources
Show sources and dates
- mallorcamagazin.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
Facts: Year the hall opened; Year of the first plans for the hall - repositori.uib.es (accessed 2026-10-29)
Facts: Year the hall opened; Year of the first plans for the hall - mercasa.es (accessed 2026-10-29)
Facts: Year the hall opened; Modernisation of the hall, end of work - visitpalma.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
Checked 29 October 2026.
Mercat de l'Olivar, Palma, is the city's main market hall, opened in 1951 on Plaça de l'Olivar.Sources: mallorcamagazin.com; repositori.uib.es; mercasa.es. Checked 29 October 2026. Link to this sentence