Weekly Market Sant Llorenç des Cardassar Mallorca
Opening Hours
Open all year
- Thursday9:00 - 13:30
The weekly market in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar is a lively Thursday market in the centre of this small town in east Mallorca, known for its mix of fresh produce, local food and handicrafts in a very traditional setting. It is a great option if you are staying in nearby coastal resorts like Cala Millor or Sa Coma and want a genuine village market within a short drive.
Market day, times and atmosphere
The weekly market in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar takes place every Thursday all year round. Most current sources state that it runs from about 09:00 to 13:00/14:00, with typical hours given as 9:00–13:00 or 9:00–14:00 depending on the guide.
It is described as a popular, medium‑sized market that attracts both locals and visitors from nearby tourist centres, especially in the summer months when the atmosphere becomes quite international. In winter the number of stalls and tourists is lower, but it still offers a solid selection of everyday goods and regional products.
Location in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar
The market is held in the town centre, spreading across several key streets and squares. The main areas mentioned are:
- Plaça Nova (New Square) – often named as the central point of the market.
- Carrer Major (Main Street) – one of the principal streets lined with stalls.
- Plaça de l’Església / Church Square – the square by the parish church is also used for market stands.
Fruit and vegetable stalls are specifically noted as being in or next to the covered area by Plaça Nova, while other stalls continue along Església and Major streets. The central location means you are surrounded by cafés and bars with terraces, ideal for a break while you enjoy the market atmosphere.
What is sold at Sant Llorenç weekly market?
Sant Llorenç des Cardassar market has a long history, reportedly dating back to the fourteenth century, and today offers a broad mix of food, textiles and artisan products. Typical products include:
Fruit and vegetables
Fresh produce stands with local fruit and vegetables form one of the core sections of the market.
Mallorcan food and gourmet products
A wide range of cured meats, cheeses, olives and other regional specialities, with a particular recommendation in some guides for the gourmet stall “La Manchega” selling high‑quality cheeses and cold meats.
Textiles, clothing and footwear
Stalls with clothing, fashion accessories, shoes and everyday textile items.
Plants and flowers
Various stands selling plants and flowers, adding colour to the market streets.
Mallorcan handicrafts and decorative items
Artisanal products, especially food‑related crafts and decorative items, are highlighted as one of the strengths of the market.
This mix allows visitors to both stock up on fresh, local food and browse for gifts or souvenirs that reflect the island’s traditional craftsmanship.
How to get there and practical tips
Sant Llorenç des Cardassar is located in east Mallorca, inland from the main eastern resorts. From Palma, you typically follow the Ma‑15 main road towards Manacor and then continue directly to Sant Llorenç, which is well signposted and well connected by road to nearby coastal towns.
Parking is usually available on the streets outside the tight centre, from where it is only a short walk into the area around Plaça Nova and Carrer Major. Many recommendations suggest arriving in the morning between 9:00 and 11:00, when all stalls are open and temperatures are more comfortable, especially in summer.
For a fuller day, guides recommend combining the market with a stroll around the town to see the historic parish church, old windmills and the Pou Vell (old well) in the centre, giving you a deeper impression of traditional life in this part of Mallorca.
FAQ
Which weekly markets in Mallorca are authentic village markets held on Thursdays in the east of the island?
Which weekly markets in Mallorca are authentic village markets held on Thursdays in the east of the island?
Which weekly markets in Mallorca are best if you want local produce, gastronomy and Mallorcan handicrafts in one place?
Sant Llorenç’s Thursday market offers fruits and vegetables, cured meats like sobrasada, cheeses, bread, pastries, plants, flowers, textiles, footwear and artisan food and decoration items, and a hire car from mallorcard.es makes it easy to carry your shopping and explore more of East Mallorca afterwards.
Where can you visit a weekly market in Mallorca that has evolved into a gastronomic and sociocultural event with music and activities?
The traditional weekly market in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar has developed into a “Gastromarket” that combines gastronomy, local culture, crafts, live music and sometimes guided visits, and arriving by car reserved on mallorcard.es lets you enjoy the full programme without depending on excursion timetables.
Which weekly markets in Mallorca are ideal if you stay in Cala Millor or Sa Coma and want to see authentic village life nearby?
Sant Llorenç is just inland from the Cala Millor area, and its Thursday market shows real everyday life in a former farming community, best combined with the coast if you have a rental car booked via mallorcard.es.
Which weekly markets in Mallorca work well as a stop on a driving route that also includes Llevant Natural Park or east‑coast beaches?
The Sant Llorenç des Cardassar market is convenient to include on a route to Llevant Natural Park or beaches like Cala Millor and Sa Coma, and a hire car from mallorcard.es with good promo codes makes linking these stops straightforward.