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From high-end designer boutiques to quaint artist’s workshops, high-street shops and traditional produce markets, the island of Mallorca offers a wide variety of options for a spot of retail therapy. Whether you’re on the lookout for a hand-made souvenir, a designer swimsuit or a unique piece of arts and crafts, you’re sure to find it all here.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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With its blend of cosmopolitan flair and deep-rooted traditions, the island of Mallorca appeals to all tastes and budgets.\u00a0Come to Palma\u00a0for a shopping weekend and discover hidden treasures in the city’s art galleries, antiques shops and designer boutiques. Or head over to the\u00a0seaside resorts\u00a0for the best beachware, as well as yachting clothes and accessories. Those looking for authenticity should explore the\u00a0inland towns\u00a0where local potters, leather workers, glass blowers and produce growers have their workshops and sell their crafts at the\u00a0weekly markets. There’s a whole world of possibilities in Mallorca!<\/p>\n

Here’s our guide on where to go shopping when visiting the island.<\/p>\n

\"Calle<\/p>\n

The capital city of Palma is\u00a0the main shopping hot spot on the island, but there are pockets all over Mallorca where you can spend many hours of browsing.<\/p>\n

Palma de Mallorca<\/strong>
\nFor the shopper, the compact size of Palma is of great advantage. The\u00a0main shopping areas\u00a0you should visit in the city are Passeig des Born, Avinguda Jaume III and the pedestrianised cobbled streets and ancient passageways around Pla\u00e7a Major and Pla\u00e7a Cort.<\/p>\n

Marinas & ports<\/strong>
\nMarinas are usually great shopping destinations on the island.\u00a0Puerto Portals,\u00a0Port Adriano\u00a0and\u00a0Port d’Andratx\u00a0are generally tailored towards designer shopping. Affordable fashion and gift boutiques can be found in\u00a0Cala d\u2019Or,\u00a0Port d’Alc\u00fadia\u00a0and\u00a0Port de Pollen\u00e7a.<\/p>\n

Holiday resorts<\/strong>
\nThe holiday resorts all have supermarkets and beachwear shops for your essentials and some will have weekly markets selling all sorts of souvenirs and local produce, including fruit and veg.<\/p>\n

\"Santa<\/p>\n

Perhaps you’re wondering what you should bring from the island as a memento of your trip. Here are our favourite souvenirs from the island.<\/p>\n

1. Ensaimada:<\/strong>\u00a0A fluffy, flaky, light pastry,\u00a0ensaimada\u00a0is Mallorca’s most traditional souvenir. Planes coming back from the island are always full of people carrying several of the recognisable octogonal carton boxes where these delicacies are kept fresh.\u00a0Horno Santo Cristo\u00a0in Palma has been baking ensaimadas since the start of the 20th century.<\/p>\n

2. Leather goods:<\/strong>\u00a0Leather goods have been designed and manufactured in Mallorca for many centuries. Products such as jackets, bags and wallets can all be bought from showrooms and markets all around Mallorca but the most popular leather good is probably shoes \u2013 from the traditional ‘avarques’ sandals to the modern\u00a0Camper\u00a0shoes, local shoe manufacturers are among the best in the world.<\/p>\n

3. Olive oil:<\/strong>\u00a0The island has been producing\u00a0extra virgin olive oil\u00a0since the Middle Ages, with ancient olive mills still standing in many old country houses.\u00a0Look out for smaller specialist producers at the markets for a taste of something special. True local olive oil should be labelled ‘Oli de Mallorca’, an organism that controls its quality.<\/p>\n

4. Pearls:<\/strong>\u00a0Manacor locals have been creating artificial pearls for over 100 years.\u00a0There are several pearl factories that you can visit to watch the manufacturing process, and each comes with large showrooms to display their products. The main companies are Orquidea,\u00a0Majorica, Madreperla, Ondina and Crisali. Their factories can be found on the main road from Montuiri to Manacor, around 30km east from Palma.<\/p>\n

5. Hand blown glass:<\/strong>\u00a0Glassblowing has been a part of Mallorca’s history since the 2nd century BC.\u00a0The three major players in glass making on Mallorca are\u00a0Gordiola\u00a0near Algaida,\u00a0Lafiore\u00a0on the road from Palma to Valldemossa and\u00a0Menestralia\u00a0in Campanet. Each has a factory that you can visit to watch the glass blowers in action, alongside their showrooms of brightly coloured products.<\/p>\n

6. Wine:<\/strong>\u00a0There are dozens of vineyards scattered around Mallorca’s central plains, with the\u00a0most prominent area for growing wine being\u00a0Binissalem. With over 40 autochtonous grape varieties to choose from, they produce full-bodied reds, fruity whites and fresh ros\u00e9s.\u00a0Most vineyards\u00a0offer wine tasting tours and have shops where they sell their vintages, which you can often also find at the local supermarkets.<\/p>\n

7. Pottery:\u00a0<\/strong>Another traditional craft with roots dating back to the Neolithic,\u00a0the most important pottery areas in Mallorca are the villages of P\u00f2rtol and Sa Cabaneta of Marratx\u00ed, where there are large deposits of red clay that can be used in the workshops.\u00a0The traditional local ceramic piece is the ‘siurell’, an ancestral earthenware figure painted in bright colours that double\u00a0as a whistle. They come in all shapes and sizes (the most common design is a man on horseback) and are painted white with flashes of red and green.<\/p>\n

8. Textiles:<\/strong> The Mallorcan traditional fabric is the Roba de Lleng\u00fces (cloth of tongues). This is made from lengths of cotton (70%) and linen (30%) yarn, parts of which have been waterproofed so that, when the threads are dyed, only some pieces soak up the colour creating distinctive faded edges. The fabric is used to make a variety of products, including curtains, shoes, upholstery, cushions and bedspreads.<\/p>\n

\"Palma's<\/p>\n

The old town of Palma is where you can enjoy the best and most varied shopping. A bonus of shopping in Palma is being amongst magnificent architecture along with\u00a0great bars\u00a0and\u00a0charming cafes.<\/p>\n

Passeig des Born & Avinguda Jaume III \u2013 High-street brands<\/strong>
\nPasseig des Born\u00a0is well-known for its popular high street brands like Zara, Massimo Dutti and H&M. Make sure you follow the street down towards the\u00a0Cathedral\u00a0and the harbour\u00a0and turn right along Sant Feliu to check out\u00a0Rialto Living\u00a0for designer clothing, art, home furnishings and a caf\u00e9.\u00a0Whilst you are there, it\u2019s worth exploring this quaint pedestrianised street for boutique shops and art galleries too.<\/p>\n

Passeig des Born branches at an enormous C&A (the end of the street away from the harbour). Turn left and you will find yourself on Avinguda Jaume III where you\u2019ll spot the likes of Cortefiel, Mango, Loewe, Rituals and Kiko. An El Corte Ingl\u00e9s (Spain\u2019s main department store) is also placed here with convenient parking.<\/p>\n

Pla\u00e7a Cort \u2013 Design & art galleries<\/strong>
\nFor a distinctive shopping experience on the island, be sure to stroll around the maze of pedestrian cobbled streets behind Passeig des Born and head towards Pla\u00e7a Cort. Here you\u2019ll find various upmarket boutiques, shoe shops and high-quality furniture shops. The area is also littered with\u00a0art galleries\u00a0and cafes. Need to refuel whilst shopping? You\u2019ll find crowds gathering to buy an ice cream from Eisladen Giovanni L. (the best ice cream on the island) which you can enjoy sitting by the old olive tree in Pla\u00e7a Cort.<\/p>\n

Carrer Col\u00f3n \u2013 Traditional shopfronts<\/strong>
\nWhen standing in front of the City Hall in Pla\u00e7a Cort take the next left onto Carrer Col\u00f3n to see some more of the islands impressive history. There are a great variety of shops in this zone, some of which date back a hundred years and have maintained their old storefronts.<\/p>\n

Pla\u00e7a d’Espanya \u2013 Big department stores<\/strong>
\nPla\u00e7a d’Espanya is more home to the transport hub in Palma than a shopping mecca but the main reason to come here is to visit the enormous El Cortes Ingl\u00e9s department store which is just a few minutes\u2019 walk away. Similar to John Lewis in the UK, this one-stop-shop has everything you may need for the home plus fashion and accessories and an excellent supermarket on the lower ground floor.<\/p>\n

Along the same road (Avinguda d’Alexandre Rossello), you will find all the big Spanish brands like Zara, Massimo Dutti, Mango, Bershka and Springfield. Another appeal to this area of Palma is the\u00a0Mercat de L’Olivar\u00a0food market. This traditional Spanish covered market contains many fresh produce stalls as well as a fish market.<\/p>\n

Pla\u00e7a Major \u2013 Traditional markets & shoe shops<\/strong>
\nThe main interest of Pla\u00e7a Major is the outdoor craft market, which is held there throughout the year. The square, whilst not as impressive as some of Spain’s grand ‘plazas’ on the mainland does host the usual street entertainers and is home to some cafes and restaurants. It\u2019s a nice place to sit and watch the world go by.<\/p>\n

From the square, above a touristy shopping mall, you may leave by proceeding straight ahead onto Carrer Sant Miquel to find Desigual and a Pull & Bear as well as a wide variety of clothing, hardware and pastry shops. One interesting shop\u00a0is the Alpalpateria Fornes, which sells all sorts of articles made of woven straw, from shoes to shopping bags. Alternatively, you can take the Carrer Sindicat exit from Pla\u00e7a Major where the shoe shops seem to go on forever.<\/p>\n

Santa Catalina \u2013 Trendy lifestyle retailers<\/strong>
\nSanta Catalina is the area to the west of Avenue Argentina (by\u00a0Es Baluard Museum). Whilst best known for its trendy restaurant and bar scene, there are specialist shops popping up all over the place. Here you\u2019ll find anything from interior design and art to health food shops and maritime fashion (for all sailing enthusiasts, here you have Helly Hansen). Look out for ‘b connected’ for fashion and interiors, they have two stores on Pla\u00e7a Verge del Miracle and Carrer\u00a0Dameto.<\/p>\n

If in the area, you should make a trip to the Mercat de Santa Catalina market which sells fresh fish, fruit and vegetables. It’s probably best just to wander around the streets browsing before finding yourself a nice place for lunch or a drink.<\/p>\n

Uni\u00f3 & La Rambla \u2013 Food & fashion boutiques<\/strong>
\nThe streets of Uni\u00f3 and La Rambla feature architectural gems of buildings lining the way. There are a number of beautiful Modernist and Gothic structures to admire – remember to look upwards! Most famous is the old Gran Hotel at Pla\u00e7a Weyler. Here there is again a mixture of shops, from fashion boutiques to chocolate shops, and even a Nespresso boutique. You will probably find yourself tempted by Chocolat Factory\u2019s mouth-watering displays along Pla\u00e7a des Mercat before reaching La Rambla, famous for its flower sellers lined up on the central reservation.<\/p>\n

\"Louis<\/p>\n

The island of Mallorca has shops for all tastes and price ranges including a good selection of luxury and designer boutiques. Most of them can be found in the capital, Palma.<\/p>\n

Passeig des Born<\/strong>
\nThe beautiful\u00a0Passeig des Born\u00a0is one of Palma’s most well-known shopping streets within which you will find sophisticated men and women\u2019s fashion designers like Louis Vuitton, Hugo Boss, Mulberry and Spain\u2019s popular Uterq\u00fce boutique. Looking for lavish jewellery and watches in Mallorca? Make sure you visit Relojer\u00eda Alemana located along the Passeig des Born and in some of the marinas. Numerous international interior design shops are popping up around the city, from Scandi brands like H\u00e4stens beds to boutique-style shops like Born Decoraci\u00f3n bespoke furniture store.<\/p>\n

El Corte Ingl\u00e9s<\/strong>
\nThere are two El Corte Ingl\u00e9s department stores located in Palma, each encompassing a range of renowned international designers in store. One is located on Avinguda Jaume III (which branches off from Passeig des Born) and a bigger one is located near Pla\u00e7a d’Espanya (Palma\u2019s main transport hub).<\/p>\n

Outside Palma<\/strong>
\nOther hotspots for designer shopping are, of course, the marinas.\u00a0Puerto Portals,\u00a0otherwise known as the \u2018Millionnaire’s Marina\u2019, takes the crown for glitz and glamour when it comes to designer fashion. If you are after an extra special swimsuit or a sensational dress, then it\u2019s likely you will find it here.\u00a0Port Adriano\u00a0and\u00a0Port\u00a0d’Andratx\u00a0also have a selection of designer shops if you really want to spoil yourself whilst on the island.<\/p>\n

\"Sineu<\/p>\n

To experience some of the traditional markets on the island, you need to get out of Palma. Mallorca is very well connected by\u00a0bus\u00a0and\u00a0train\u00a0services, so you should be able to easily find public transport from the capital to the nearby\u00a0market towns.<\/p>\n

The biggest market is on\u00a0Thursdays\u00a0at\u00a0Inca, which is halfway between\u00a0Palma\u00a0and\u00a0Alc\u00fadia. The most traditional is the\u00a0Wednesday market\u00a0at\u00a0Sineu, right in the centre of the island, which still offers traditional agricultural produce and livestock. The market at\u00a0Santa Mar\u00eda\u00a0on a\u00a0Sunday\u00a0sells everything – think flea market combined with fresh fruit and vegetables.<\/p>\n

The smaller towns have markets that focus on local produce such as fruit and veg, and you’ll find stalls of trinkets and jewellery at every market on the island.\u00a0Markets tend to open at 08:00 and run until 13:00.<\/p>\n

MARKETS IN MALLORCA<\/a><\/p>\n

Arts & crafts shopping in Mallorca<\/h4>\n

\"Pieces<\/p>\n

Mallorca has a rich tradition of arts and handicrafts, many of which can be seen and bought at the islands local markets, especially in inland towns like Arta, Pollen\u00e7a and Inca where the traditional crafts have been kept alive.<\/p>\n

Traditional crafts in Mallorca<\/strong>
\nThe island is home to many skilled craftspeople who have been producing handmade goods using ancient techniques for generations. Especially well-known are Mallorcan leather goods, pottery (the most typical ceramic piece are the “siurell” figurines), the beautiful blue and white Roba de Lleng\u00fces cloth made using the ancestral “ikat” technique which uses a resist-dye method, glassware made with traditional glassblowing techniques, and woodwork. These are sold at most\u00a0markets in Mallorca\u00a0as well as at shops and boutiques all around the island.<\/p>\n

Art galleries in Mallorca<\/strong>
\nThe narrow, cobbled streets of Palma’s old town centre are dotted with small art galleries exhibiting and selling paintings, sculptures, photographs and other artworks by local artists and international stars. However, the island’s capital isn’t the only place on the island where you can marvel at contemporary art pieces. There are artists’ workshops and art galleries all around Mallorca, especially in cosmopolitan hot spots such as Deia, Pollen\u00e7a, Andratx and Santany\u00ed.<\/p>\n

Shopping centres in Mallorca<\/p>\n

\"Porto<\/p>\n

FAN Mallorca Shopping<\/strong>
\nMallorca\u2019s largest shopping mall,\u00a0FAN, opened its doors in 2016 and is perfectly located less than 10km from Palma\u2019s City centre and 5km from the airport. Five EMT Palma\u00a0public bus lines\u00a0link up with FAN or its surrounding area, with numbers 18, 28 and 31 stopping right at the entrance. Otherwise, it is easily reachable by car via the Ma-19 and has plenty of parking.<\/p>\n

Centro Comercial Porto Pi<\/strong>
\nYou can find a smaller shopping mall and hypermarket complex, the\u00a0Centro Comercial Porto Pi,\u00a0just 2km from Palma\u2019s city centre and a couple of hundred meters from the cruise ships.<\/p>\n

Mallorca Fashion Outlet<\/strong>
\nTo the north of Palma is\u00a0Mallorca Fashion Outlet\u00a0a large out-of-town shopping outlet village which you can access by train or metro if you do not have a car.\u00a0Here there are outlets for brands like Levi’s, Calvin Klein, Nike, El Corte Ingles, Mango and much more.<\/p>\n

Shop opening times in Mallorca<\/h4>\n

\"Santa<\/p>\n

Most independent shops are open from around 10:00 to 13:30 and 17:00 to 20:00 Monday to Friday, and on Saturday mornings.<\/p>\n

Recent changes in Mallorca have allowed for a spot of Sunday shopping, although not all shops have embraced this. El Corte Ingles and famous high street brands on Passeig des Born and Avenida Jaume III\u00a0are now open every day. Lidl,\u00a0Eroski and Aldi are dominating the Sunday supermarket trade around the island, as Mercadona and Carrefour still all shut on Sundays.<\/p>\n

Souvenir shops in the large resorts stay open every day throughout the summer months.\u00a0Throughout the summer, Palma and many other resorts also boast night markets where you can pick up souvenirs, trinkets and arts & crafts; in Palma, you should definitely try La Lonja.<\/p>\n<\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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