Weekly Market Santanyí Mallorca

The weekly market in Santanyí is one of Mallorca’s most popular and picturesque markets, held twice a week in the golden‑stone old town and known for its mix of high‑quality food, artisan crafts and fashion in an almost film‑set‑like setting. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, the quiet streets around Plaça Major fill with hundreds of stalls and a very international crowd, making it a key highlight of the island’s southeast.

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Market days, opening hours and scale

Santanyí’s weekly market takes place twice a week:

• Every Wednesday and Saturday
• All year round, except on some public holidays.
• 9:00–14:00

With over 150–200 stalls depending on the season, Santanyí’s market is counted among the most visited markets on the island, on a similar tier to Inca, Alcúdia, Pollença, Artà and Sineu.

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Location: where the market is in Santanyí

Santanyí lies in southeast Mallorca, inland from famous coves like Cala Santanyí, Cala Llombards and Cala Figuera. The weekly market is held in the historic centre, with stalls concentrated around:

• ​Plaça Major, the main square in front of the church.
• The surrounding streets: Carrer Portell, Carrer de la Mar, Carrer Bisbe Verger and adjacent lanes.

​On market days, these pedestrian streets and the square become a dense network of stalls, cafés and shops framed by well‑preserved sandstone façades and green shutters, giving Santanyí a very distinctive visual identity.

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What to expect: products and atmosphere

Santanyí’s market is known for its strong mix of local, artisanal and lifestyle products. Typical stalls include:

• Fruit and vegetables, mainly from local farmers around Santanyí and the Migjorn / Pla de Mallorca regions.
• ​Artisanal food from Mallorca: cheeses, sobrassada and other cured meats, olive oil, wine, olives, honey, nuts and breads.
• ​Artisan crafts: ceramics, wooden items, baskets and woven palm‑leaf products, decorative homeware and design pieces.
• ​Fashion, textiles and leather: floaty dresses, resort wear, handmade clothing, leather bags, sandals and belts – many of them targeting Santanyí’s style‑conscious international visitors.
• ​Gift items and jewellery, including both reasonably priced pieces and higher‑end artisan designs.

​Reviews point out that the market, especially on Saturdays, has many fashion and accessories stands and some stalls with cheaper or imitation‑brand handbags; you need to look a bit more carefully to find the truly unique artisan items, but they are there. The food section around and near Plaça Major offers high‑quality produce and some standout gourmet stalls, such as highly rated cheese and charcuterie vendors.

​The overall atmosphere is vibrant, international and quite busy during most of the year, with a large proportion of visitors from Germany, the UK and other European countries, alongside local residents and Mallorcan day‑trippers.

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How to get to Santanyí weekly market

Santanyí is about 45–50 minutes by car from Palma, making it an easy day trip.

​By car from Palma: take the Ma‑19 towards Llucmajor and Campos, then continue on to Santanyí following signs; from Campos the roads are well signposted into the town centre.

​Parking: Santanyí’s centre is largely pedestrian, so parking is concentrated in free parking areas around the outskirts of the town. On market days these fill quickly; guides recommend arriving early and being prepared to walk a few minutes into the old town.

​Public transport is possible but slower:

From Palma, the 501 bus goes to Campos, then you change to the 515 bus to Santanyí; total travel time can be up to 2 hours, so it is less ideal if you want a long, relaxed market morning.

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Tips for visiting Santanyí market

1. Choose your day:

   • Wednesday is often as slightly calmer and a good choice if you prefer fewer crowds.
   • ​Saturday is busier and more intense, with a very full set of stalls and peak tourist presence.

2. ​Arrive early: Aim to arrive between 9:00 and 10:30 for easier parking, more space to browse and nicer temperatures, especially in summer.

3. ​Bring cash, as some artisan and produce stalls still prefer cash payments.

4. ​Wear comfortable shoes, as you will be walking on cobblestones and standing for a while in crowded areas.

5. Be prepared for crowds and narrow streets, particularly after 10:30, when the market gets “packed with people” according to several recent reviews.

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Why visit Santanyí market in Mallorca

Santanyí’s weekly market is often described as one of the island’s most beautiful and photogenic markets, thanks to the combination of golden stone houses, elegant boutiques and bustling stalls. It is particularly attractive for:

• ​Visitors who enjoy design, fashion and high‑quality crafts, alongside local food and produce.
• ​Travellers who want to combine a market day with a beach or cove visit: from Santanyí you can quickly reach Cala Santanyí, Cala Llombards, Cala Figuera and the Mondragó Natural Park after finishing at the market.

​For many Mallorca itineraries, a morning at Santanyí market followed by an afternoon at a nearby cove is a perfect southeast‑Mallorca day, and a core recommendation in up‑to‑date travel guides.