Weekly Market Alaró Mallorca
Saturday
The weekly market in Alaró is a charming Saturday market in the heart of a traditional stone village in central Mallorca, ideal if you want to experience an authentic Mallorcan market with a strong local feel and beautiful mountain scenery. It combines fresh produce, local delicacies and artisan crafts with a relaxed café culture around the main square, making it a perfect half‑day trip during your Mallorca holiday.
What to expect at Alaró weekly market
Alaró weekly market (often called Alaró Saturday market or Alaro village market) takes place on Plaça de la Vila, the main square in front of the church, and spills into the surrounding streets in the old town. The setting is very atmospheric, with golden stone façades, narrow lanes and views towards the Serra de Tramuntana, giving the whole market a distinctly village‑style, non‑touristy character.
The core of the market is fresh, local food: seasonal fruit and vegetables from Mallorcan farms, oranges, tomatoes, peppers, courgettes, olives, local cheese, sobrasada and other cured meats, olive oil, honey, bread and pastries. You will also find stalls with flowers and plants, regional wines, artisan ceramics, pottery, leather belts and bags, straw baskets, simple clothing, accessories and small souvenirs, so it feels like a blend of farmers’ market and craft market rather than a purely tourist‑oriented event.
The vibe at Alaró weekly market is calm and authentic: locals and residents do their weekly shopping, neighbours chat in front of the church, and visitors sit in cafés around the square watching village life go by. Most stallholders are used to international visitors, so you can typically get by in English or with a mix of English and simple Spanish, especially during the main holiday season.
Opening hours and days
Alaró weekly market is held every Saturday morning throughout the year, making it one of the regular Saturday markets in Mallorca’s central region. The main opening hours are roughly from 9:00 to 13:00, with most of the activity concentrated in the late morning when the square is at its liveliest.
Stalls usually start setting up a little before 9:00 and some may begin packing up shortly before 13:00, especially outside the peak summer months, so it is wise not to arrive too close to closing time if you want the full experience. The market runs in winter as well, but in July and August you can expect more visitors and, often, a slightly broader selection of stalls due to higher demand.
Location: where Alaró market is
The market takes place in Alaró, a traditional village located between Palma and Inca, on the inland side of the Serra de Tramuntana in central Mallorca. Its exact location is the main square, Plaça de la Vila, and the nearby streets around the parish church, right in the historic centre of the village.
Alaró is surrounded by vineyards, orchards and low hills, with the famous ruins of Castell d’Alaró perched on a nearby mountain, which you can see from different points around the village. This position at the edge of the Tramuntana mountains makes the Alaró weekly market a great starting point if you want to combine local culture with outdoor activities in a single day.
How to get to Alaró weekly market
From Palma, you can reach Alaró by car in about 25–30 minutes by taking the Ma‑13 motorway towards Inca and then exiting at the turn‑off for Alaró. From there, a well‑signposted local road leads directly into the village; as you approach the centre, follow the signs and be prepared for some narrow streets typical of Mallorcan villages.
On market mornings, access to the central square and some adjacent streets is restricted or closed to traffic, so you should look for parking in the outer streets or on the approaches to the village and then walk the last 5–10 minutes to Plaça de la Vila. Arriving before 10:00 generally makes it easier to find a parking space and to avoid the busiest time for traffic.
If you prefer public transport, you can take the train from Palma towards Inca and get off at Consell‑Alaró station, then continue by bus or taxi up to Alaró village. Regional buses from nearby towns also serve Alaró, and from the bus stop it is only a short walk through the village streets to reach the market on the main square.
Why visit Alaró Saturday market
Alaró Saturday market is ideal if you want to discover a genuine Mallorcan village atmosphere without the crowds of the most famous markets on the island. Its compact size makes it easy to explore in an hour or two, but there is enough variety in food, plants and crafts to keep both casual visitors and market fans interested.
Because the market is used by locals for real weekly shopping, it is a great place to buy truly local produce, taste regional specialities and get a feel for everyday life in inland Mallorca. The cafés and bakeries around the square invite you to sit down with a coffee, fresh orange juice or a pastry and simply watch the village go about its Saturday routine.
For hikers and cyclists, Alaró weekly market is also a practical stop before or after exploring the Tramuntana mountains: you can stock up on snacks, fruit and water for a hike or treat yourself to a relaxed brunch after a mountain walk. Many visitors see it as a more intimate alternative to better‑known markets, where you can enjoy a slower pace and a stronger connection with the local community.
Tips for visiting Alaró weekly market
The best time to visit Alaró weekly market is usually between 9:00 and 11:00, when all stalls are open, the produce is at its freshest and the heat is still manageable in summer. If you come later, the atmosphere is busier and more animated, but some popular items may already be sold out and parking becomes more challenging.
Bringing some cash is highly recommended, because although a few craft and artisan stalls accept card payments, many fruit, vegetable and flower vendors still prefer cash. A reusable shopping bag or small backpack is useful for carrying purchases, and in the warmer months sun protection and a bottle of water will make your market visit more comfortable.
If you are visiting with children, the limited traffic around the square on market mornings helps the area feel safer, but it is still sensible to keep an eye on little ones near busier stalls and café terraces. For photographers, the combination of golden stone buildings, colourful produce, mountains in the background and street life on the square makes Alaró weekly market a very rewarding subject.
Combine Alaró market with other things to do
A classic way to plan your day is to spend the morning at Alaró weekly market and then continue to Castell d’Alaró, a historic hilltop fortress that offers wide views over central Mallorca and the Tramuntana mountains. The hike to the castle can be adapted in length and difficulty depending on where you start, making it suitable for many active visitors.
Another option is to combine the market with a tour of the wine villages in central Mallorca, such as Binissalem, which is known for its DO wine region and vineyard visits. If you prefer the coast, you can drive back towards Palma after the market and continue to beaches on the south or southwest of the island, turning your Alaró market visit into the first stop of a varied day that includes village life, countryside and the sea.