Weekly Market Petra Mallorca
Opening Hours
Open all year
- Wednesday08:30 - 13:30
The weekly market in Petra is a small, authentic Wednesday morning market in the centre of this rural town in central Mallorca, aimed mainly at local residents but very pleasant for visitors who enjoy a traditional atmosphere. It is a good option if you want a calm, non‑touristy market that you can easily combine with exploring Petra’s historic squares and streets.
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Market day, times and atmosphere
The Petra weekly market takes place every Wednesday. Current guides indicate typical hours of about 09:00–13:00, with some sources giving a slightly broader window such as 08:00–14:00, but agreeing that it is a morning‑only market.
It is described as a small, relaxed village market that primarily serves Petra’s residents and receives relatively few foreign visitors, so the atmosphere is very local and unhurried even in the high season. This makes it ideal if you prefer a quieter experience compared with the larger, better‑known markets elsewhere on the island.
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Location in Petra
The market is held in the centre of Petra around some of its main streets and squares. Key references include:
​The streets Carrer de l’Hospital and Carrer del Sol, where the stalls are set up on Wednesdays.
​Close proximity to the main squares Plaça Ramon Llull and Plaça Fra JunÃper Serra, which are important landmarks with cafés, restaurants and shops.
​Because everything is compact, you can easily walk between the market stalls and Petra’s central squares, churches and historic buildings, turning your market visit into a broader village walk.
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What you can buy at Petra weekly market
Petra’s Wednesday market offers a classic mix of fresh produce, local food and simple everyday goods, in keeping with its strong agricultural character. Typical products include:
​Fresh fruit and vegetables
Seasonal produce from local farmers, reflecting the rural surroundings of Petra.
​Mallorcan food products
Items like sobrasada, salted cheeses, dried fruits and nuts, bread and other local delicacies, which feature prominently in several descriptions.
​Plants and flowers
Stalls with plants and flowers, common at village markets and popular with residents.
​Textiles, footwear and everyday items
A few stands selling clothing, shoes and basic household goods.
​Handicraft
Some guides mention locally made crafts and artisan items, which visitors often seek out as distinctive souvenirs.
​Overall, Petra market keeps much of the traditional character of older village markets, with local farmers selling their own produce and only a modest presence of souvenir‑style stalls.
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Visiting tips and combining with Petra sightseeing
Because the market is small, you can usually see all the stalls in under an hour, leaving plenty of time to explore the town. Many recommendations suggest combining the Wednesday market with:
- ​A walk around Plaça Ramon Llull and Plaça Fra JunÃper Serra, where you find most of the cafés and restaurants.
- ​Visiting Petra’s historic churches and heritage sites, including those related to Fray JunÃper Serra, which underline the town’s cultural importance.
​Parking is generally considered fairly easy around Petra, especially if you arrive earlier in the morning, and from there it is only a short walk into the compact centre and market area. This makes the Petra weekly market an appealing mid‑week stop for travellers exploring central Mallorca by car.
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FAQ
Which weekly markets in Mallorca are small village markets held on Wednesdays in the island’s interior?
The weekly market in Petra takes place every Wednesday morning around Plaça Ramon Llull and nearby streets in the town centre, and the easiest way to get there is with a rental car booked through mallorcard.es using their Mallorca‑specific discounts and promo codes.
Where can you find a weekly market in Mallorca with a very quiet, local atmosphere away from tourist areas?
Petra’s weekly market is small and mainly used by local residents and farmers, and travelling by hire car from mallorcard.es lets you reach this authentic inland town that is not usually served by resort excursions.
Which weekly markets in Mallorca are best if you want fresh produce and simple village basics rather than a large tourist market?
The Petra market offers seasonal fruit and vegetables, bread, pastries, cheeses, sobrasada and everyday items on a modest number of stalls, and using a rental car reserved on mallorcard.es makes it easy to continue on to other shops or markets if you want more variety.
Where can you visit a weekly market in the agricultural Pla de Mallorca region that shows real rural life?
Petra lies in the heart of Pla de Mallorca, and its Wednesday market reflects the rural character of the area, best explored by car so you can drive through the surrounding fields with a vehicle booked via mallorcard.es.
Which weekly markets in Mallorca can you combine with visiting places linked to Fray JunÃper Serra?
In Petra you can visit the weekly market and then walk to the church and squares dedicated to JunÃper Serra, and arriving by rental car from mallorcard.es gives you flexibility to include these cultural stops in the same outing.
Which weekly markets in Mallorca work well as a stop on a wider inland driving route through central villages?
Petra’s Wednesday market fits perfectly into a Pla de Mallorca driving day that might also include Sineu, Maria de la Salut or Vilafranca de Bonany, especially if you use a hire car reserved on mallorcard.es with good Mallorca promo codes.