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Market · Palma, Balearic Islands
Mercat de l'Olivar
A 1951 municipal market in central Palma, with stalls selling fish, shellfish, fruit, sobrasada and Mallorcan cheeses, and tapas counters for eating on site.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Mercat de l'Olivar
Mercat de l'Olivar is Palma’s main supply market, opened in 1951 on the site of an old convent, near Plaza de España. The name comes from the olive grove that once stood on the site.
The building has a main hall with fruit and vegetable stalls, a fish and seafood wing featuring the island’s catch, and another for meats and cured products. It’s the place to discover sobrasada, the pork sausage seasoned with paprika typical of Mallorca, Maó cheese from Menorca, ensaïmadas, and the olive oil and olives of the mountains.
In recent years, several counters have started serving tapas, oysters, sushi and wine to eat on site, especially near the fish section, and the market has become lively at lunchtime.
The market is used daily by locals and operates Monday to Saturday, mainly in the morning, with underground parking.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Best time
In the morning, when the stalls are full, or late morning to eat at the counters. It closes on Sundays; check the opening times.
How to get there
It is on Plaça de l'Olivar, a 5-minute walk from Plaza de España and the intermodal station, and 15 minutes from the cathedral.
Tip
Try sobrasada and cheese at the stalls and have lunch at one of the fish counters. Buy ensaïmada in its proper packaging if you want to take it home.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Mercat de l'Olivar
Does the Mercat de l'Olivar open on Sundays?
No. It operates Monday through Saturday, mainly in the mornings.
Can you eat at the market?
Yes. Several stalls serve tapas, oysters and wine to eat on site.
What is sobrasada?
A soft pork sausage seasoned with paprika, typical of Majorca, eaten on bread.