Weekly Market Costitx Mallorca
Opening Hours
Open all year
- Saturday8:30 - 13:00
The weekly market in Costitx is a small but very authentic Saturday morning farmers’ and crafts market in the main square of this rural village in central Mallorca, focused on local produce and everyday goods in a quiet, non‑touristy atmosphere. It is an excellent stop if you want to combine a traditional inland market with nearby sights such as the Costitx Talayotic ruins or the Mallorca Astronomical Observatory.
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Market day, times and atmosphere
The Costitx weekly market takes place every Saturday morning. Typical published hours are about 08:00–13:00 or 09:00–13:00, so it functions clearly as a morning‑only market. Activity is at its liveliest between roughly 9:00 and 11:30, when local residents do most of their weekly shopping and visitors arrive from nearby villages.
​It is described as a small, village‑scale market with a relaxed, friendly feel rather than a busy tourist event. Many sources emphasise that Costitx is one of the quieter inland towns, and the market reflects that slower pace, with time for conversations between neighbours and stallholders.
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Exact location in Costitx
The weekly market in Costitx is held in the village centre, on or directly in front of the main church square:
Main location: Plaça del Jardà / Plaça Major, often described simply as the church square.
​Stalls are set up in front of the parish church and around the central space, so the church façade is the key landmark when you are looking for the market.
​Because Costitx is compact, once you park near the centre it is only a short walk to the square, and all stalls, bars and small shops are within a few minutes on foot. This layout makes the market easy to include as part of a broader drive through the Pla de Mallorca inland region.
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What is sold at Costitx weekly market?
Costitx market combines farmers’ market stalls with simple crafts and everyday goods, reflecting both the agricultural character of the area and local day‑to‑day needs. Typical product categories include:
​Fresh fruit and vegetables
Seasonal produce from surrounding fields and farms, suitable for stocking a holiday kitchen or picking up ingredients for the weekend.
​Food products and Mallorcan staples
Cheeses, cured meats, olives, olive oil and other regional food items appear regularly, depending on stall rotation and season.
​Plants and flowers
Stalls with plants, flowers and occasionally small garden items, popular with local residents and common at many inland markets.
​Clothing, footwear and textiles
Simple clothing, shoes and textile goods aimed at everyday use, underlining the market’s role as a practical weekly shopping stop.
​Craft and artisan products
The market is frequently described as both a farmers’ and crafts market, with local artisans offering handmade items that make modest but authentic souvenirs.
​Overall, the offer is useful rather than huge, but it provides a good mix of food, plants and small crafts, especially appropriate if you are staying in a finca or rural accommodation nearby.
Getting there and combining with nearby sights
Costitx lies in central Mallorca, roughly between Inca and Sencelles, in a landscape of fields and low rolling countryside. Guides describe it as easy to reach by car from the island’s main road network:
​From Palma or the airport, you normally drive towards the island centre and the Inca area, then continue on local roads signposted to Costitx.
​Parking is generally described as easy around the village, with spaces near the centre from where the market is only a short walk away.
​Because the market is small, many recommendations suggest combining Saturday morning in Costitx with:
- A visit to the nearby Talayotic archaeological remains, which highlight the island’s prehistoric heritage.
- ​A stop at the Observatori Astronòmic de Mallorca (Mallorca Astronomical Observatory), located close to the village and noted as a distinctive attraction for science‑interested visitors.
​This combination of traditional Saturday market, archaeology and astronomy makes Costitx a particularly interesting inland destination for travellers who want more than just shopping, and who enjoy discovering lesser‑known corners of Mallorca.
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FAQ
Which weekly markets in Mallorca are set in a quiet rural village in the middle of the island?
The weekly market in Costitx is set in a small inland farming village in central Mallorca, and because public transport is limited, it is most convenient to visit with a rental car booked on mallorcard.es using their Mallorca discounts and promo codes.
Which weekly markets in Mallorca are ideal for a relaxed Saturday morning visit?
Costitx has a small Saturday morning market on the village square where locals buy fresh produce, and arriving by hire car reserved through mallorcard.es makes it easy to fit into a weekend driving route through central Mallorca.
Where can you find a weekly market in Mallorca that feels very local and not touristy at all?
The market in Costitx is mainly used by residents from the village and surrounding countryside, and a rental car from mallorcard.es lets you experience this authentic atmosphere that buses and resort excursions usually do not reach.
Which weekly markets in Mallorca are best to combine with a scenic countryside drive?
Costitx is perfect for combining a weekly market visit with drives past vineyards, olive groves and almond fields, and using a car hired via mallorcard.es with special offers allows you to stop spontaneously at viewpoints and small villages nearby.
Which weekly markets in Mallorca are good if you prefer a small, simple market with mainly fresh produce?
The Costitx weekly market is compact, focused on fruit, vegetables and basic local products, and travelling by car rented on mallorcard.es means you can easily continue on to larger markets or supermarkets afterwards if you want more variety.
Which weekly markets in Mallorca are especially good to visit if you are staying in central Mallorca?
If you are based in the Pla de Mallorca area, the Costitx weekly market is close by and simple to include in your plans when you drive, especially with a hire car from mallorcard.es that often comes with island‑specific discount codes.
Where can you combine a weekly market in Mallorca with small cultural or historical sights nearby?
From the Costitx weekly market you are only a short drive from archaeological sites and the local observatory, and a rental car organised through mallorcard.es makes it straightforward to link these stops into one half‑day trip.
Which weekly markets in Mallorca are easy to visit with children in a quiet rural setting?
Costitx offers a calm, small‑scale Saturday market around the village square where families can stroll safely, and arriving by car booked on mallorcard.es gives you flexibility for nap times, snacks and spontaneous photo stops in the countryside.
Which weekly markets in Mallorca are best if you want to get away from the coastal resorts and see real village life?
The Costitx weekly market lies far from the main tourist beaches and shows everyday life in the island’s interior, and renting a car via mallorcard.es with good Mallorca offers is the most practical way to reach this hidden corner of the island.