Market Hall Palma Pere Garau Mallorca

Mercat de Pere Garau in Palma is one of the most traditional and authentic food and street markets in the city, located on Plaça Pere Garau about 1 km east of the old town and well away from the main tourist axes. It combines a permanent covered food hall with a large open‑air market several days a week, giving a very local, lived‑in feel that many see as the “real Palma” market experience.

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Market days and opening hours

The covered market area is open Monday to Saturday in the mornings, with typical hours around 06:00–14:30, slightly varying by day (often to 15:00 on Tue/Thu/Fri and to 16:00 on Saturday).

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The outdoor market – the real weekly street‑market part – is busiest on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, when many extra stalls set up around the square with food, plants, clothes and live animals.

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A practical rule for visitors: aim for about 07:00–14:30, especially between 9:00 and 13:00, when both indoor and outdoor sections are fully active.

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Location and layout

Mercat Pere Garau stands directly on Plaça Pere Garau in the Pere Garau neighbourhood, a residential, multicultural district east of the Avenidas ring road. The square is framed by streets that largely converge on the market, so on market days the whole area feels like a hub of activity with stalls, shops and bars on all sides.

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Inside the hall, roughly 100 permanent stalls occupy around 1,000 m², while on the key outdoor days more than 200 extra stalls spread over the surrounding streets. This dual structure makes Pere Garau one of Palma’s largest and most varied market complexes, alongside Mercat de l’Olivar.

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What to expect: indoor food market

The covered Mercat Pere Garau focuses strongly on food and everyday products:

Fresh fruit and vegetables from Mallorcan farmers, with many growers selling directly and prices often noted as among the most competitive in Palma.

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Fish and seafood, with a particularly good reputation for freshness and variety; some guides highlight Pere Garau’s fish section as one of the best value for locals.

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Meat, charcuterie and cheeses, including sobrassada, jamón, sausages and regional cheeses from Mallorca and the mainland.

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Bread, pastries and sweets, plus deli items, olives, oils, spices and preserved goods.

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Take‑away food and small bars, where you can grab simple dishes, snacks and drinks made from market ingredients.

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Compared with more “gourmet” markets like Olivar, Pere Garau is described as more down‑to‑earth and price‑conscious, a place where everyday residents shop rather than a polished food‑court experience.

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Outdoor weekly market: textiles, plants and live animals

What makes Mercat Pere Garau unique among Palma’s markets is its large outdoor section and the fact that it is the only market in Palma that sells live animals such as birds, rabbits and chickens. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, the square fills with stalls offering:

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Extra fruit and vegetables, plants and flowers.

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Clothes, shoes and textiles, including budget fashion, workwear and household textiles.

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Live animals (small poultry, rabbits, birds) in a dedicated zone, giving the market a more traditional, rural character despite being inside the city.

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On other weekdays there are still outdoor stalls, but Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday are the key days for the full combined experience of indoor and outdoor markets.

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Atmosphere and who the market is for

Mercat Pere Garau is widely described as multicultural, lively and very local, with a strong presence of Palma’s working‑class and immigrant communities alongside Mallorcan families and restaurateurs. For visitors, this means:

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Less of a curated tourist show and more of a real neighbourhood market, with all the noise, smells and crowds that entails.

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A chance to taste and buy authentic local food at more local‑level prices, often cheaper than in central tourist restaurants or shops.

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Guides frequently recommend Pere Garau to travellers who want to step off the beaten track and experience Palma beyond its polished old town and harbour areas.

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How to get to Mercat Pere Garau and visit tips

On foot: From Palma’s old town or Plaça d’Espanya, the market is about a 10–15 minute walk east, crossing the Avenidas and continuing towards Plaça Pere Garau.

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By public transport: Several city bus lines stop near the square, making it convenient if you prefer not to walk or drive.

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By car: Street parking around the square is limited and can be busy on outdoor‑market days; arriving earlier in the morning improves your chances of finding a spot in the surrounding streets.

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Visitor tips for Pere Garau:

Go on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday between roughly 9:00 and 12:00 to experience both the indoor food market and the full outdoor market at their liveliest.

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Bring cash, as many stalls do not accept cards, especially in the outdoor section.

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If you are sensitive to crowds or animal areas, stick more to the indoor food hall and the produce/plant sections outside rather than the live‑animal zone.

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