Palma travel guide — where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Palma, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Ensaïmada — buy boxed pastries at Ca'n Joan de s'Aigo or Forn Fondo (eat within days)
Sobrassada — vacuum-packed from Mercat de l'Olivar
Majorica pearls — jewellery on Plaça del Mercat
Mallorcan glassware — Gordiola on Carrer de la Victòria
Camper shoes — Mallorca-founded brand on Carrer de Sant Miquel
Local olive oil and almonds from market stalls
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Mercat de l'Olivar
Palma's main covered food market beside Plaça de l'Olivar.
Where: Centre, Palma
Hours: Typically Mon–Sat mornings to early afternoon; closed Sunday (confirm locally)
Mercat de Santa Catalina
Neighbourhood food market in the Santa Catalina quarter.
Where: Santa Catalina, Palma
Hours: Typically Mon–Sat mornings to early afternoon; closed Sunday (confirm locally)
Mercat de Pere Garau
Local market on Plaça de Pere Garau, east of the old centre.
Where: Pere Garau, Palma
Hours: Typically mornings; hours vary by stall, confirm locally
Shopping districts
Neighbourhoods known for retail.
Passeig des Born and Avinguda de Jaume III
Carrer de Sant Miquel and Plaça Major
Plaça del Mercat and Carrer de la Victòria
Santa Catalina
Malls & modern shopping
Air-conditioned, international brands, and food courts.
El Corte Inglés Avinguda de Jaume III
Spain's national department-store chain on Palma's main shopping avenue.
Hours: Typically Mon–Sat about 10:00–21:00; confirm locally
El Corte Inglés Avinguda d'Alexandre Rosselló
Second central El Corte Inglés branch, on Avinguda d'Alexandre Rosselló.
Hours: Typically Mon–Sat about 10:00–21:00; confirm locally
Porto Pi Centro
Large shopping centre at the western end of the Paseo Marítimo.
Hours: Typically daily shopping hours; confirm locally
Bargaining tips
Negotiate like a local.
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Customs & restrictions
What you can and can't take home.
Items:
- Custom
- VAT Refund (Tax-Free Shopping)
- Detail
- Non-EU visitors can claim a refund of Spanish VAT (21%) on eligible goods; ask the shop for the tax-free form at purchase and bring a passport. Check the current minimum purchase and procedure before travelling.