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Questions and answers: Towns and villages
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What days is the Alcúdia market on, and what time does it close?
On Tuesdays and Sundays, about 9:00-13:30 (a guidebook rates Sunday as the bigger market). On Fridays there is also a market in Port d'Alcúdia, and in summer an evening market on the promenade.
Where can I park in Alcúdia?
Best outside the walls, then walk in: there is a large unpaved (gravel) car park at Carrer de Pollèntia 106 outside the walls; the website gives no fee, and we could not confirm the names of other car parks. On market days they fill up early, and some spaces are sometimes reserved for residents.
How do I get from Palma to Alcúdia without a car?
By TIB bus 302 from the Intermodal station via Inca, about 50-70 min, with about 48 services between Palma and Alcúdia on a weekday (winter) and about 46 on Sunday. The A33 also runs from Port d'Alcúdia to the airport.
When is the quietest time to visit Alcúdia?
Editorial assessment, not measured: on Wednesdays, Thursdays and out of season; avoid Tuesdays and Sundays (market) and July and August. Guidebooks warn about pickpockets on market days.
What day is the Andratx market and what time does it close?
On Wednesdays, about 8:00-13:00 (a guidebook gives 8:00-14:00) in the centre, on Plaça d'Espanya (per Palma Weekly). It is not held on public holidays.
Where can I park in Andratx on a Wednesday?
There are free and paid car parks around the centre; a guidebook advises arriving before 10:00. We could not confirm car park names or rates.
How do I get from Palma to Andratx without a car?
By TIB bus 101 from the Intermodal station (to Port d'Andratx via Andratx), about 30-52 min, with about 32 services in both directions on a weekday and about 31 on Sunday. Line 121 runs to Sant Elm.
When is the quietest time to visit Andratx?
Editorial assessment, not measured: outside Wednesday and outside the summer holidays, in the morning; the port is at its most crowded on hot summer weekends.
What day is the Artà market and what time does it close?
On Tuesdays, about 8:00-13:00 according to the mallorca.com calendar; other guidebooks give 9:00-13:30. On Saturdays there is a market in Colònia de Sant Pere (municipality of Artà).
Where can I park in Artà?
A free car park on Carrer del Castellet, a few minutes' walk from the centre, the museum and the castle. It fills up faster on Tuesdays, and the approach runs through narrow streets. We could not establish where to park for Sant Salvador.
How do I get from Palma to Artà without a car?
Usually with a change in Manacor: the T3 train (about 70 min) or bus 501, then line 411 to Artà (about 31 services in both directions on a weekday, about 14 on Sunday). The direct 411e express from Palma has one service on a weekday.
When is the quietest time to visit Artà?
Editorial assessment, not measured: outside Tuesday and outside the summer season, in the morning. Sunday has a limited 411 bus timetable.
What days are the Campos markets and what time do they close?
On Thursdays (smaller, fruit and vegetables) and Saturdays (bigger, on Plaça de sa Creu), about 8:00-13:30. The mallorca.com calendar lists only Thursday, while two listings and one guidebook also give Saturday.
Where can I park in Campos?
We could not confirm car park names or rates. On market days it is best to arrive in the morning and park on the outskirts, then cover Plaça de sa Creu on foot.
How do I get from Palma to Campos without a car?
By TIB bus 501 from the Intermodal station, about 40-55 min, with about 71 services in both directions on a weekday (winter) and about 57 on Sunday; the 501e express takes about 25-40 min (19 services on a weekday). For Santanyí, change to the 515, 516 or 517.
When is the quietest time to visit Campos?
Editorial assessment, not measured: on days other than Thursday and Saturday and out of season; at Es Trenc it is quietest in the morning in May, June and September.
When are the markets in Capdepera and Cala Rajada?
In Capdepera on Wednesdays (about 8:00-13:00), in Cala Rajada on Saturdays (8:00-14:00). Three listings agree on these days; guidebooks differ on the square and the closing time.
Where can I park near the castle in Capdepera?
According to one guidebook, parking at the castle and on the surrounding streets is free; on Wednesdays it is better to be early.
How do I get from Palma to Capdepera without a car?
The simplest way is the T3 train or bus 501 to Manacor, then line 411 via Artà to Capdepera (about 31 services in both directions on a weekday, about 14 on Sunday). The 411e express from Palma has one service on a weekday (70-99 min).
When is the quietest time to visit Capdepera?
Editorial assessment, not measured: outside July and August, on weekdays other than Wednesday, in the morning or late afternoon.
What day is the Deià market?
On Wednesdays, about 9:00-13:00. The information comes from the mallorca.com calendar and the Majorca Daily Bulletin listing from 2023; the third listing (+Mallorca) does not mention Deià.
Where can I park in Deià?
There is a small public car park on Carrer Arxiduc Lluís Salvador (about 10 spaces) and a municipal car park on Carrer Teix, each about 5 min on foot from the centre. In season they fill up quickly, so arrive early. The car park above Cala Deià is even smaller and paid from 1 April to 31 October.
How do I get from Palma to Deià without a car?
By TIB bus 203 from the Intermodal station; the journey takes from about 38 to 61 min depending on the service, with about 30 services in both directions on a weekday (winter). In winter the gaps can be long, so check the timetable at tib.org.
When is the quietest time to visit Deià?
Editorial assessment, not measured: early in the morning, on weekdays and out of season (November-March). There are most cars in the middle of the day in summer.
What day is the Felanitx market and what time does it close?
On Sundays, about 8:00-13:00 (guidebooks give 8:30-13:30 or 9:00-13:30). One source advises arriving before 11:00 to avoid the worst of the crowds.
Where can I park in Felanitx on a Sunday?
We could not confirm car park locations or rates. The stalls spread over a large part of the centre, so it is best to arrive early and look for a space on the outskirts.
How do I get from Palma to Felanitx without a car?
By TIB bus 501 from the Intermodal station, about 55-75 min, with about 67 services in both directions on a weekday (winter) and about 56 on Sunday. Line 512 runs from Portocolom.
When is the quietest time to visit Felanitx?
Editorial assessment, not measured: on weekdays other than Sunday and out of season; on Sundays before 11:00.
Is there a market in Fornalutx and when?
No, the village has no weekly market (it is not in the three listings we checked). The nearest is the Saturday market in Sóller, about 3 km away, and on Thursdays a smaller one in Port de Sóller.
Where can I park in Fornalutx?
The mallorca.com catalogue lists a multi-level car park: the blue spaces on the lower levels are paid (free on Sundays), the white spaces on the upper levels are free. The access is narrow and spaces are few, so arrive in the morning or take bus 232 from Sóller.
How do I get from Palma to Fornalutx without a car?
By TIB bus 204 from the Intermodal station to Sóller (about 28-40 min), then line 232 from Sóller to Fornalutx (about 30 services on a weekday in both directions, winter).
When is the quietest time to visit Fornalutx?
Editorial assessment, not measured: Tuesday to Thursday in the morning and late afternoon, and out of season; the village is small and fills up quickly when a few coaches arrive.
What day is the Inca market and what time does it close?
On Thursdays, about 8:00-13:00 (guidebooks give 8:00-13:30 or 8:30-14:00). Two listings also mention Friday and Sunday.
Where can I park in Inca on a Thursday?
There are large car parks on the edge of town and by the market zone, but they fill up on Thursdays, so arrive before 10:00. We could not confirm car park names or rates.
How do I get from Palma to Inca without a car?
By SFM train T1, T2 or T3 from the Intermodal station, about 36-41 min; on a weekday the T1 has about 64 services in both directions. On Sundays the T2 and T3 run (about 31-34 services each). Buses 301, 302 and 304 take longer.
When is the quietest time to visit Inca?
Editorial assessment, not measured: outside Thursday morning; afternoons and days other than Thursday are quieter.
What days is the Llucmajor market and what time does it close?
On Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, 7:00-13:00, on Plaça d'Espanya (fruit, vegetables, groceries); on Fridays crafts and the mercadet on Carrer del Bisbe Taixequet are added, plus second-hand goods on Passeig de Jaume III. In s'Arenal there is a market from Tuesday to Saturday. The mallorca.com calendar gives Monday, which the Ajuntament website does not confirm.
Where can I park in Llucmajor on market days?
We could not confirm car park names or rates. On market days arrive early (the market starts at 7:00) and park outside the strict centre, because Plaça d'Espanya and nearby streets are taken up by stalls.
How do I get from Palma to Llucmajor without a car?
By TIB bus 501 or 508 from the Intermodal station, about 27-52 min; the 501 has about 71 services in both directions on a weekday and about 57 on Sunday. Line A51 links Llucmajor with the airport.
When is the quietest time to visit Llucmajor?
Editorial assessment, not measured: on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (no market in the town), in the afternoons; s'Arenal is crowded all day in summer.
What day is the Manacor market and where is it?
On Mondays, about 8:00-13:00, in the pedestrian zone of the centre; the Ajuntament moved the market there from other squares, and the exact layout of the stalls has changed over time. On Sundays there is also a market in Porto Cristo.
Where can I park in Manacor on a Monday?
There are few spaces near the centre and a guidebook advises arriving before 10:00. Since 2022 the market has taken over the pedestrian part of the centre, as far as Plaça del Rector Rubí. We could not confirm specific car parks or the hours when streets are closed.
How do I get from Palma to Manacor without a car?
By SFM train T3 from the Intermodal station (about 68-74 min according to the timetable, with about 43 services in both directions on a weekday) or by TIB bus 501 (about 70-93 min). The station is about 600 m from the centre.
When is the quietest time to visit Manacor?
Editorial assessment, not measured: Tuesday to Thursday and out of season; on Monday morning the centre is taken up by the market.
When and where are the markets in Palma?
The most permanent is Pere Garau: the hall is open daily from 6:00, and the outdoor stalls are there from Monday to Saturday. On Saturdays there are also markets in Son Ferriol (8:00-14:00) and Santa Catalina, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Can Pastilla (8:00-14:00). The sources differ on the details of the days for some districts, so it is worth checking the district before you go.
Where can I park in Palma?
There are paid zones in the centre and their number is growing (Mallorca Magazin, March 2026). The old town is best visited on foot, so it is best to leave the car outside the strict centre or not bring it at all. We could not confirm current tariffs.
How do I get to Palma without a car?
All SFM trains (T1 to Inca, T2 to sa Pobla, T3 to Manacor, metro M1) and most TIB buses start at the Intermodal station on Plaça d'Espanya. From Inca the T1 train takes about 36-38 min, from Sóller bus 204 about 28-40 min, from Valldemossa bus 203 about 25-40 min.
When is the quietest time to visit Palma?
Editorial assessment, not measured: out of season (November-March) and on weekdays before 10:00. The cathedral and old town are then calmer than in summer and at midday.
What day is the Pollença market?
On Sundays, 8:00-13:00, on Plaça Major. On Wednesdays there is also a market in Port de Pollença. Three market listings agree on these days.
Where can I park in Pollença?
Spaces in the centre are few, especially on Sundays. Guidebooks advise leaving the car on the outskirts and walking in, or arriving early. We could not confirm car park names or rates.
How do I get from Palma to Pollença without a car?
By TIB bus 301 from the Intermodal station (to Port de Pollença via Inca and Pollença), about 55-70 min, with about 38 services in both directions on a weekday (winter) and about 36 on Sunday.
When is the quietest time to visit Pollença?
Editorial assessment, not measured: on weekday mornings and out of season; Sunday (market) is the most crowded, and guidebooks warn about pickpockets on Plaça Major on market days.
What day is the Santanyí market and what time does it close?
On Saturdays, 8:00-14:00 on Plaça Major according to the mallorca.com calendar (guidebooks give 8:30-13:30 or 9:00-13:30). Three listings agree on Saturday.
Where can I park in Santanyí on a Saturday?
The public car park at Carrer Sebastiana Clar 15 is close to the centre but fills up quickly on market days; the neighbouring street often has spaces. You can park free on the outskirts; before 10:00 there are plenty of free spaces, after 10:00 far fewer.
How do I get from Palma to Santanyí without a car?
There is no direct line in this TIB feed: take bus 501 from the Intermodal station to Campos (about 40-55 min), then line 517, 515 or 516 to Santanyí. Together there are about 51 services in both directions on a weekday between Campos and Santanyí.
When is the quietest time to visit Santanyí?
Editorial assessment, not measured: outside Saturday, in the morning and out of season; on Saturdays early, before 10:00.
What day is the Sineu market and what time does it close?
On Wednesdays, about 8:00-13:00 (other guidebooks give 8:00-13:30 or 9:00-14:00). The Ajuntament de Sineu runs the Wednesday Mercat de Sineu under a common brand for the stalls.
Where can I park in Sineu on a Wednesday?
One guidebook advises leaving the car free of charge at Sineu station (about 5 min on foot to the market square) and arriving early. The information about the small municipal car park dates from 2013, so it is old; we could not confirm its capacity today.
How do I get from Palma to Sineu without a car?
By SFM train T3 from the Intermodal station to Sineu station, about 50-53 min, with about 43 services in both directions on a weekday (about 34 on Sunday). From the station it is a few minutes' walk to the market square.
When is the quietest time to visit Sineu?
Editorial assessment, not measured: outside Wednesday the town is quiet; on Wednesdays arrive as early as possible or leave before midday.
What day is the Sóller market and what time does it close?
On Saturdays, about 8:00-13:30 (hours from the mallorca.com calendar). There is also a market in Port de Sóller on Thursdays. Three market listings agree on Saturday.
Where can I park in Sóller?
The simplest option is the free car park on Camí de sa Figuera (about 10 min on foot to the centre, gravel, few spaces, so go early). The town has paid blue zones, and access to the old town is restricted. We could not confirm current tariffs.
How do I get from Palma to Sóller without a car?
By TIB bus 204 from the Intermodal station, about 28-40 min, with about 66 services in both directions on a weekday (winter). The slower line 203 goes via Valldemossa and Deià. There is also the vintage Ferrocarril de Sóller train (outside the TIB fare system).
When is the quietest time to visit Sóller?
Editorial assessment, not measured: Tuesday to Thursday, in the morning before 10:00 or after 16:00, and out of season; Saturday (market) is the most crowded.
What day is the Valldemossa market?
On Sundays, about 9:00-14:00. Three market listings give Sunday.
Where can I park in Valldemossa?
There are two paid car parks: a larger one on the Ma-1110 just before the town and a smaller one on Plaça Blanquerna, which fills up quickly. Guidebooks give different rates (about €2 an hour up to a daily maximum of €5-12) and disagree on card payment, so bring cash. The blue zone operates daily from 10:00.
How do I get from Palma to Valldemossa without a car?
By TIB bus 203 from the Intermodal station, about 25-40 min; about 46 services in both directions on a weekday (winter), about 40 on Sunday.
When is the quietest time to visit Valldemossa?
Editorial assessment, not measured: mornings before 10:00 or after 16:00, on weekdays and out of season; avoid the Sunday market and midday.