Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market
The Plaza Mayor Craft Market is a weekly street market held in Palma (Balearic Islands) on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It is located at Plaça Major, 5, in the city center. The stalls mainly offer general goods, food, and fruit and vegetables.
What will I find at this market?
General, Food, Fruits and Vegetables
Everything You Need to Know
Get to Know the Market
A little background
he origins of the Plaza Mayor Crafts Street Market date back to the early 20th century, when farmers and craftsmen from the region would come to the town of Palma to trade and sell their products. As in so many other municipalities in the Balearic Islands, street vending emerged in tandem with the agricultural calendar and livestock fairs, establishing itself over the generations as one of the town’s most important social and economic gatherings.
With the arrival of the 21st century and the economic transformation of rural areas, Palma’s weekly street market evolved: it gave way to large textile and footwear stalls, incorporated vendors from other provinces, and became more professionalized under municipal regulations. Many of today’s market traders are third- or fourth-generation members of families who have been attending this event for decades, maintaining a direct connection to the city’s commercial fabric.
Today, the Plaza Mayor Artisan Street Market retains that popular essence while adapting to new trends: organic products, contemporary crafts, local cuisine, and a close relationship with consumers that large shopping centers cannot offer. The town council and the vendors’ association work together to preserve its traditional character in the very heart of Palma.
How to Find the Market
Who's in the market?
There are currently no vendors with valid authorization in this market.
Coming Soon
The list of vendors will appear here as soon as the first valid authorizations are granted.
A unique experience
Tradition and Experience
A historic market, organized by the City Council with all the necessary safeguards.
Wide variety
Dozens of street vendors selling local products, handicrafts, and more.
Unique Setting
Enjoy the town's atmosphere and get to know the local shopkeepers.
Easy access
Well-connected and with a parking area nearby.
How to Get There and Park
Parking, public transportation, and services near the market.
⏱ Estimated time: 60–120 min
Where can I park?
How do I get there by public transportation?
You can park at Plaça Major (just a step away, 97 m away) or take bus from Plaça d'en Coll (the stop is just a step away, 96 m away).
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Upcoming Dates
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Nearby markets
Other markets located near this one due to their geographical proximity.
How to Get a Stall at the Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market market, located at Palma? To sell as a street vendor, you need a municipal street vending permit or license: this is issued by the town council, not the market itself, and typically requires that you be registered as a self-employed individual or a business, be in good standing with the tax authorities and Social Security, and have liability insurance that covers the stall.
Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market is held on Fridays and Saturdays. The exact fee is set by the Palma town council; please check it before submitting your application.
Applications are submitted to the town council, usually online or in person, and may be granted directly (if there are open stalls) or through a public call for stall applications with a waiting list when demand exceeds the number of available stalls. You can download the municipal ordinance on street vending from Palma (check the town council’s official website to make sure it’s still in effect, in case it has been updated).
You can contact the Palma town council at mercats@palma.es.
- Contact the town council's commerce or markets department
- Gather the necessary documentation: registration as a self-employed individual or business, proof of being up to date with the tax authorities and Social Security, and liability insurance
- Submit the application for a street vending permit (through the online portal or at the registry office)
- Pay the applicable municipal fee, if required by the town council
- Pick up your authorization and bring it with you on market day
Frequently Asked Questions for Merchants
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Documents and Resources
All official market documentation in one place.
Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market — street market in the municipality of Palma
The "Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market" is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Palma, in the province of Illes Balears. Its stalls offer a variety of local delicacies (textile products, footwear, fresh food, handicrafts, accessories, and household goods) in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere that makes it a regular destination for both locals and visitors. The municipality has 434,786 inhabitants.
Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market opens on Fridays and Saturdays, from Friday 10:00–14:00 · Saturday 10:00–14:00.
The "Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Palma for decades. Street markets have a long tradition in the province of Illes Balears, and this one is a must-see for anyone looking for fresh produce, local crafts, and market prices.
To get to the Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Plaça d'en Coll,” which is 96 meters away. For those traveling by car, Plaça Major is 97 meters away.
If the Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market is too far away, or if you want to plan a route through several markets in the area, here are the closest street markets by geographical proximity:
- Olivar Street Market (Palma) 300 m
- Plaza de los Patines Street Market (Palma) 530 m
- Palma Organic Market (Palma) 538 m
- Artesanía de S'Hort del Rei Street Market (Palma) 583 m
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Mercadillo Artesanal Nocturno de Sagrera · Pere Garau Street Market · S'Arenal Street Market.
The street market is located in the neighborhood of Centre, one of the districts or areas of the municipality of Palma.
Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market FAQs
Where is the "Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market"? Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market is located in the municipality of Palma, in the province of Illes Balears.
What can you buy at the "Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market"? At Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market, you'll find textile products, footwear, fresh food, handicrafts, accessories, and household goods, among other typical items from street markets.
On which days is the "Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market" open? Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market opens on Fridays and Saturdays, from Friday 10:00–14:00 · Saturday 10:00–14:00.
What time does the "Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market" open and close? Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market is open from Friday 10:00–14:00 · Saturday 10:00–14:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market" open today? No, Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Friday 9 October.
Is the "Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market" open tomorrow? No, Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market—when is it open next? Artesanía de Plaza Mayor Street Market is once again hosting Friday 9 October 2026 (3 days from now). The schedule is available at from 10:00 to 14:00.